Cottage 'Gite' and bed and breakfast in the garden at St Rémy la Varenne

Saint-Remy la Varenne is a village at the banks of the Loire between Angers and Saumur. It is located in the middle of the Anjou and is part of the ‘Parc Naturel Régional Loire Anjou Touraine’ (UNESCO world heritage).

The gîte La Barre en Anjou is located 2 kilometers south of Saint-Rémy in the hamlet called La Barre, which is in the middle of the Grande Randonnée 3 (GR3). The surroundings are very quiet and peaceful.

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The garden is landscaping, 'à l'anglaise', with flowers, trees, the ornamental pond (Koï, fisch China, goldfish...), and where our guests can find a space for nature and quiet.

The Loire and a wide variety of culture, nature and history at St Rémy la Varenne

Saint-Rémy la Varenne offers a wide variety of culture, nature and history: a 12th century monastic church, the Dolmen de la Bajoulière (2500 B.C.), windmills, farms, chapels, wineries, menhirs...

Hiking and biking (Loire à vélo) trails at St Rémy la Varenne

The surroundings of the gite offer numerous hiking and biking (Loire à vélo) trails and you can find many magnificent views. The trail of the Grande Randonnée GR3 (the oldest trail in France - a thousand kilometers long – that starts in Mont Gerbier and finishes in La Baule) passes by the gite La Barre at one kilometer distance. For more information ‘activités’...>>

Le patrimoine historique en Anjou, Western Loire

A historical, archaeological, artistic and religious rich diversity : Abbaye royale of Fontevraud, towns and villages along the river, Castle of Saumur, Angers, Brissac ... troglodyte sites ... For more information ‘activités’...>>>

Le végétal en Anjou, Maine et Loire, Western Loire : Parcs, jardins...

For those who love nature: from May until October gardeners, farmers, biologists and other experts organize various tours and lectures during which you can learn everything about the nature of the Anjou (Parc Oriental de Maulévrier and in 2010 the Terra Botanica will open it’s doors close to Angers). Sur les jardins...>>>

Cultural activities in Anjou, Maine et Loire, Western Loire

Many cultural activities can be found in the region, such as music, art, expositions, markets and tastings of regional wine and food. For more information ‘activités’>>>

Le vin en Anjou

The Anjou is part of the most versatile wine region in the world and the softness of it’s climate (the famous ‘douceur Angevine’) contributes to the most fantastic wines. Sweet white Coteaux de l’Aubance, dark red spicy Anjou Villages and wonderful fresh Sauvignon Blancs are just a few of the wines you can find here. Sur le vin en Anjou...>>

Golf in Anjou, Western Loire

Golf lovers will have a choice between 5 golf courses in Maine et Loire (Avrillé St Jean des Mauvrets, Baugé, Champigné and Cholet). On the Golf Anjou>>>

Gîte et chambre d'hôtes La Barre en Anjou - Lieu-dit : La Barre - 2, chemin du Cormier
F - 49250 ST REMY LA VARENNE
Tél : +33 (0)2 41 54 95 60 - +33 (0)6 89 71 85 07 - Mail : domi-b@wanadoo.fr