We are situated in the Anjou Bleu region, Paye de la Loire, which is in the North West of France, by the Loire Valley. The area is known as the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards fruit orchards and fertile farmland, which can be found along both banks of the river. Due to its well preserved historic towns, renaissance architecture, stunning chateaux and superb wines, UNESCO added the Loire River valley to its list of Word Heritage sites in 2000, making this region one of the top holiday destinations for visitors from around the world.

We are situated less than 30 minutes drive north of one of the Loire’s main cities; Angers, in the Anjou region. With the cities of Rennes, Le Mans,  Saumur, Tours and Nantes all within a 90 minute drive. Allowing you easy access to all of what the western Loire valley has to offer. Even the bright lights of Paris is only a 3 hour drive away or via train from either Angers, Nantes or Rennes!

This area of France also boasts an excellent road network, so getting to us couldn’t be easier. Just pop “49220 La Putonniere” into your GPS or use the coordinates above.

Approximate non-stop drive times from these major ferry ports are:

St Malo	2 Hours		Dieppe	3½ Hours
Roscoff	3½ Hours		Cherbourg	3½ Hours
Le Harve	3½ Hours		Calais	6 Hours

Our Gites are in the countryside surrounded by farmland. We are part of the small commune of Montreuil-sur-Maine. This little village itself is nestled on the western bank of the tranquil Mayenne river, Maine being the Anjou name for the Mayenne as it crosses the border and flows down to the mighty Loire.  The village has the shrine of the Réplique de la grotte de Lourdes, which has been a place of pilgrimage for decades.

We are a 5 minute drive from the local town of Le Lion D’Angers which is the crossing place over the river Oudon. This town has a large supermarket with petrol station, several restaurants and tabacs (bars), boulangeries (bakers), boucheries (butchers) and coiffers (hairdressers) as well as a range of bespoke shops. Le Lion D’Angers also has English speaking doctors, dentists, opticians and pharmacies.  It is also home to the one of the largest race-courses in France which each year holds many race meetings and events.

Direct Flights:

To Rennes Bretagne (RNS) (60min drive)

From UK- Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick, Southampton & Exeter.

From Ireland – Dublin & Cork.

To Nantes Atlantique* (NTE) (75min drive)

From UK- Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick, Southampton & Luton.

From Ireland – Dublin.

To Tours Val de la loire (TUF) (1hr 45min drive)

From UK – London Stanstead

* Nantes is the regions international airport and serves many more destinations.

Please look up www.skyscanner.com for latest flight details to all of our local airports.

By Train:

The nearest train station is Angers (30 minute drive). There is a direct TGV from Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport stopping at Angers, the journey takes 2½ hours. If coming by Eurostar from UK or Belgium, you need to change train at Lille Europe station and take a direct TGV to Angers (3½ hours).

Car Hire:

You will find all the major car rental firms at the airports or at Angers train station.