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- Sub-Appellations of Anjou-Saumur Wine Region
- History of Anjou-Saumur Wine Region
- Unique Terroir of Anjou-Saumur
- Grape Varieties and Tasting Notes of Anjou-Saumur Wines
- Food to Pair with Anjou-Saumur Wine
- Places to Visit in Anjou-Saumur Wine Region
The Anjou-Saumur appellation area extends across 128 communes in Maine-et-Loire, 14 in Deux Sèvres and 9 in Vienne. The Anjou regional AOC also includes a number of sub-regional and communal AOCs. The vineyards nearby the city of Angers are full of different grape varieties, and many of these vineyards belong to appellations with the name “Anjou” i...
The monasteries played a vital role in developing the Anjou-Saumur vineyards, as each had its own enclosed plot of vines. When Henry II became King of England in 1154, the royal court started to serve Anjou wines. So, for nearly a thousand years, the high-class society of Franceand England had a part in increasing recognition of Anjou-Saumur wines....
With over two thousand years of history, the Anjou-Saumur wine appellation is made up of a collection of diverse climates, soils, geographical features – all of which contribute to the high-quality diverse wines the region produces. The wide range of soils includes granite, greenstone, sandstone, carboniferous schists, and volcanic rocks. Between A...
Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc are the leading grape varieties of the Anjou-Saumur wine region. Other grapes that are grown within the region and produce delicious wines are Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Grolleau, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. You will come across that the most Cabernet Sauvignongrape is planted in Anjou than anywhere else in the Loir...
Rillauds
Rillauds is a traditional French dish from Anjou. This food consists of pieces of pork belly that are placed into a salty, herbaceous brine to soak. When cooked, rillauds are served warm or cold. In the past, they were plated in the form of a pyramid. For the best experience, try to taste the dish with a fresh green salad on the fouée bread and pair it with a glass of Anjou-Saumur red wine.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche is a popular dish, and it can be made with nearly anything, like meats, vegetables, seafood, cheeses, and herbs. However, the king among these delicious baked tarts are still the original quiche Lorraine. This old recipe consists of bacon, eggs, cream, nutmeg, and a dash of salt and pepper. The word quiche has been adapted from the German word küchen, meaning cake, as the first Lorraine quiches were bread dough based. This dish is served as an appetizer with a green salad on the side,...
Sole Meunière
Sole Meunière is a classic French seafood dish, which is prepared with sole fillets. When the fish is ready, they add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. In traditional French cuisine, the name meunière refers to the style of cooking ingredients in brown butter and lemon juice or lightly coating the ingredients in flour before frying. The name meunière refers to the miller’s wife, which describes the fact that flour dusts the fish.
Château de Saumur
Traveling across the Saumur for the first time, the sight of the château rising above the Loire is one that will amaze you. Dominating the view from a ridge, this landmark began as a citadel in the 900s. Later, René of Anjou converted it into his plush “Château d’Amour” in the 1400s, and the design hasn’t changed much since then. This building was covered with scaffolding for the last couple of years. However, you can still come to Saumur and enjoy its splendor.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is a museum dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of decorative arts. Its collection was founded in 1905 by members of the Union des Arts Décoratifs. If you visit this place, you will see furniture, interior design, altarpieces, religious paintings, wallpapers, ceramics, and glassware. On the first floor, there’s a lavish assortment of decorative items from the 1300s to the 1700s. A lot of the space is reserved for ceramics from the 17th and 18th centuries...
Église Saint-Pierre
The Church of Saint-Pierre is a Roman Catholic Church located on the Place Saint-Pierre in northern France. The eastern apse of the church was built by Hector Sohier between 1518 and 1545. Its interior choir and the exterior apse display an architecture that embodies the transition from Gothic to Renaissance. The church was built around the time the Plantagenets held sway in this region of France. The interior has a few intriguing things to look out for: There’s a tapestry from the 1500s illu...
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L'Auberge de Beaufort in 15 Rue Bourguillaume, 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France ... 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France +33 2 41 80 38 38; ... Kids' menu. Parking; Free ...
Monument historique situé sur le chemin de Stevenson dans le village de Goudet, le Château de Beaufort, 2ème château de la Loire après celui d’Arlempdes, est en constante rénovation depuis son acquisition en 2008 par l’architecte Jean-Jacques Julien.
Located 10.9 km from Beaufort-en-Anjou. Favourite. Campsite des Bords de Loire. Campsite in Chouzé-sur-Loire 100 pitches on 2ha. 10 €per day (2 pers / tent / car) Quiet and wooded, it is located on the banks of the Loire, rue de l'Ile Bourdon. Enjoy the beach and the sweetness of life in the Loire region.
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We've gathered up the best places to eat in Beaufort. Our current favorites are: 1: Old Bull Tavern, 2: Breakwater Restaurant & Bar, 3: Ribaut Social Club, 4: Saltus River Grill, 5: Locals Raw Bar.
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L’AUBERGE DE BEAUFORT - Beaufort-En-Anjou 49250 - 15, rue Bourguillaume Bistrot – Brasserie : If the terrace is very pleasant in summer, don't miss the dining...
