www.ecuriedemaupertuis.com Riding lessons and courses made to measure, or trekking in the wonderful Loire countryside, at just 4km from La Butte de Launay

www.musee-du-champignon.com Visit the mushroom beds and discover the world of forest fungi

www.pierre-et-lumiere.com Visit the Loire valley in miniature!

www.abbaye-fontevraud.com One of the largest monastic complexes of Europe of and burial site of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Plantaganets

www.monuments-nationaux.fr The site of the National Historic Monuments of France

www.cadrenoir.fr The official site of the National French Riding School and famous Cadre Noir - see the calendar of special events

www.ville-saumur.fr All you need to know about Saumur

www.chenehutte-treves-cunault.fr Information on the local commune and calendar of events

www.loiredelumiere.com River trips on traditional boats of the Loire

www.cave-aux-moines.com Local cave restaurant serving a speciality of the region, and offering guided visits

www.ackerman.fr Producers of the wines of Saumur; visit and wine tasting

www.bouvet-ladubay.fr Visit the underground cathedral and taste the Saumur sparkling wines

www.gratienmeyer.com Discover the varieties of sparkling wines

www.combier.fr Visit the distillery and traditional methods of production

www.montgolfieres.fr Plan your balloon trip to admire the region from the sky

www.saumur-tourisme.com Official site of the Saumur Tourist office

www.cheminsdelarose.com Admire roses in bloom in this beautiful park

www.journeesdelarose.com July 10-14 2010 Celebration of the rose in picturesque troglodyte setting – not to be missed

www.anjou-tourisme.com Official site of the Anjou region

www.vinsdeloire.fr Discover events and exhibitions dedicated to Loire wines

http://fedebouledefort.free.fr Dedicated to the game of Boule de Fort – site in French, but ask your hostess for details!