Visit to Le Mans

Le Mans is a beautiful town. Unfortunately it would be so crowded during the 24 hours weekend that you will probably miss the mystic experience I had two years ago when we spent a full sunday in the Cathedral surroundings. The Cathedral is magnificent, one of the most impressive buildings I have ever visited, probably more impressive (but in an ascetic way) than the ones in Spain.

Angers would be a good destination as would be Tours. I can be of help when it comes to suggestions of restaurants in Angers which I have visited extensively.

You do not make clear if you want to visit a winery or you just want to go to some restaurant with a great wine list.

If the latter, I strongly suggest a visit to Béhuard, a small island in the middle of the Loire (close to Angers) where there is an excellent restaurant called "Les Tonnelles" where you could enjoy a great wine list with plenty of mature vintages of Anjou wines. 60 euros-pax with a good bottle of wine for two people was our last bill. Food was great, service was excellent, they speak a little english and the bottle of Mark Angeli Les Fouchardes 2000 was astonishing. You cannot go wrong with that.

From Le Mans to Behuard is a 1:15 hours drive. After the lunch (or before) you could pay a visit to the Brissac Castle if you are so inclined.

On the way back, stop by Savennieres and try to find the Clos de la Coulee de Serrant. You can do a short walk along such a mythical vineyard.

Best,

S.