Property for sale in Maine-Et-Loire

Maine-et-Loire sits at the heart of the Loire Valley, its capital, Angers, well connected by rail to both Paris and Nantes. This makes the department an easy base for exploring the Loire Valley while staying close to major transport links. Rich in royal and artistic history, Maine-et-Loire is home to Angers Castle, which houses the vast Apocalypse Tapestry, and to the abbey at Fontevraud, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe. Beyond the headline sights, buyers will find the white stone town of Saumur, built above a network of troglodyte dwellings, and the riverside village of Montsoreau, listed among the most beautiful in France. Maine-et-Loire is likewise known for its vineyards, with Anjou wines produced throughout the surrounding countryside. A mild, temperate climate brings warm summers and gentle winters. The housing stock runs from a city apartment in Angers, a vineyard property or a stone farmhouse in the Anjou countryside. With history, wine and river scenery, it remains one of the most rewarding parts of the Loire Valley for buyers. For those weighing up the market, houses in Maine-et-Loire average €1,920/m².