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Attractions -
what to do? - where to go? |
PARÇAY-LES-PINS,
LOIRE VALLEY
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This page has information
about facilities at Le Moulin Verneau and in the local area, based on
our own knowledge of the region and recommendations by our
visitors. Use the links above to find out more about
Places to See
and Sports Activities
Our on-site
Boulodrome
(or petanque pitch, see photo left) was completed in 2006. Sets of boules
may be borrowed from the Laundry.
Walking
 The
gently undulating land surrounding Le Moulin Verneau, quiet roads and
network of tracks combine to provide pleasant short local walks and it is
possible to walk to the village, Parçay-les-Pins
(c. 4.5km) in 40 minutes
There are also
Nature and Heritage Trails
in
the region and the guide 'Balades et découvertes',
a selection of 10 'Discovery Trails' from 3 to 21 km is on sale at the
Tourist Information Centres and good bookshops, with a version in English.
Copies of these walks can also be down loaded from the website
saumur-rando.com - or you may
borrow our copy during your stay here.
Tennis
There are tennis courts for hire in the region, for
example at the camp site in Vernantes, at the lake of Rillé
and at Gizeux.
PARÇAY-LES-PINS
Le Moulin Verneau is close to the attractive village of
Parçay-les-Pins
(approx. 4.5km) with its
bar/restaurant 'Chez Jules',
baker's, general store,
Post Office and Town Hall.
Photos show:The
Square (left) and The Mairie (Town Hall) (right)
The village also
houses the Museum of Jules Desbois,
the sculptor.
Le Mans 24 Hours
Le Moulin Verneau is a good base from which to
enjoy this race and/or the Classic Cars as Le Mans is less than an hour's drive away along quiet, direct country lanes.
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