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Loire-Authion (Maine-et-Loire, France)

Loire-Authion is a new commune located along the banks of the Loire and the Authion, near Angers. Created in 2016, it brings together several villages and plains landscapes of the Loire region. There are wetlands, flood meadows and farms that testify to a living agricultural bocage. The area appeals for its tranquility, suitable for nature stays and rural discoveries.

Nature and landscapes

The banks of the Loire and the Authion offer landscapes of sandbanks, secondary channels and wet meadows. The environments favor observation of migratory birds and riverside flora. Rural paths cross meadows and orchards, changing appearance with the seasons.

Outdoor activities

The commune is suitable for hiking on foot and by bicycle, with routes that follow the rivers and connect the villages. Fishing and boat rides are common, especially in areas with calm channels. Routes linking Angers allow day trips.

Heritage and local life

One finds village churches, washhouses and small mills attesting to an old rural history. The market towns preserve a simple architecture in tuffeau and local stone. Local markets and festivals punctuate communal life, offering regional products and encounters.

Not to miss

• The banks of the Loire: walks and naturalist observation points.
• The flood meadows of the Authion: changing landscapes and birdlife.
• The riverside villages: rural architecture and local charm.
• Cycle routes: connections to Angers and the Loire Valley.
• Local markets: farm products and regional know-how.