Gîte Nid de Paille

At the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Sarthe, in the heart of the Loir Valley, just a stone's throw from La Flèche Zoo and Le Lude Castle, this completely ecological gîte welcomes you into its intimate world: built from straw bales covered in lime, the atmosphere here is troglodytic: The natural humps and hollows of the construction add charm to the sober décor, with its emphasis on authentic materials: terracotta floor tiles, beams, parquet floors, casein paint, tadelakt in the bathrooms and a green roof. You'll feel like you're in a cosy nest, sheltered from the noise, the cold in winter and the heat in summer. You can stroll through the grounds, lulled by the sound of the waterfalls along the river, walk along the reach under a green arch, have fun zigzagging among the bamboo, pet our goats who help us shear throughout the year... enjoy the swimming pool in summer, play table tennis, pétanque, badminton... not forgetting to relax or read in our deckchairs... Absolute silence, charm, comfort, authenticity and space will be the assets of your stay. On holiday or for a weekend, with family or friends, come and enjoy a real moment of relaxation. Fancy going out? Located 10 minutes from La Flèche zoo, 10 minutes from Le Lude castle, 15 minutes from La Flèche military academy and La Monnerie lakes, 15 minutes from Baugé castle and apothecary, There are numerous wine cellars within a 50 km radius: Saumur, Saumur champigny, Anjou, Chinon, coteau du Loir, Jasnières, Coteaux du Layon, Aubance, Vouvray, Bourgueil... You'll also find museums of armoured vehicles, aviation, Carnuta, the museum of man and the forest, mills to visit like the nearby Bruère, the museum of the automobile, many castles of all eras, all styles... When it comes to sports, you can play golf in Baugé or Solesmes, go horse-riding in Le Lude, canoe in La Flèche, go tree-climbing in Brion, hire bikes in Le Lude and venture out on the many cycle paths, hike along the region's signposted footpaths to discover our beautiful countryside...