Saumur

The vibrant and cultural hub of Angers, a university city with a stunning medieval chateau is the base for our in-house festival “Musique en scene” / Music On Stage.

In the Loire Valley we recommend:  

  • Visiting chateau large and small including Angers, Le Plessis Bourré, Saumur 
  • Discovering the cities of Nantes, Angers, Saumur, Tours  
  • Wine tasting at a local vineyard and enjoying a boat trip along the Loire river 
  • A fun day out at France’s second theme park, le Puy du Fou 
  • Participating in OneStage's Festival Musique en scène

La Rochelle on the west coast of France is a beautiful seaside town and port and the perfect opportunity to discover little known coastline and islands and to uncover enthusiastic audiences

In La Rochelle we recommend:  

  • Enjoying a day in La Rochelle, one of the region’s most unspoilt and picturesque towns with excellent shopping and restaurants  
  • Discovering the Islands of Ré and Oléron 
  • Exploring the Roman town of Saintes and visiting the amphitheatre 
  • A boat trip out to sea
  • Relaxing at the beach

 

Travel Information

To reach Angers

  • Allow 7 hours from Calais by coach
  • Eurostar via Paris & TGV
  • Nearest airports: Nantes, Tours

To reach La Rochelle

  • Allow 9 hours from Calais by coach
  • Nearest airport: La Rochelle