Varrains: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Varrains lies at the heart of the Saumur-Champigny appellation and is predominantly shaped by viticulture.

Culture

The 18th-century Logis at 100 Grande Rue, including its Tour-fuye and the building adjoining it to the west, is listed as a historic monument. The dovecote of the Logis in the Tour-fuye contains 650 pigeon niches.

The Château de Varrains at 11 Grande Rue was rebuilt in the 18th century on older foundations. Its façade has two projecting side wings with crescent-shaped gables; the surfaces are decorated with busts in Renaissance-inspired medallions. The estate is arranged around an honor courtyard dating from 1780, a service courtyard with stables and a dovecote, and a 19th-century wine courtyard.

The Church of Saint-Florent also preserves distinctive architectural details: its nave has a wooden ceiling and is illuminated by round-arched windows. The chancel houses an 18th-century marble altar and ends in an apse with a half-dome vault.

Wine

In Varrains, visitors can sample the full range of wines from the Saumur appellation, particularly Saumur-Champigny. The wineries in Varrains include beautiful estates with cellars carved into tuffeau stone.

The tour at Domaine des Varinelles begins at the bottling facility and then continues through the winery and cellar.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Varrains plans their trip around this destination.

Events

The traditional Fête des Ifs takes place in Varrains in September and includes events focused on wine and gastronomy.

The Foulées du Saumur-Champigny attract runners to Varrains; the routes pass through countryside, vineyards, and wineries.

Further destinations: Saint-Clément-De-La-Place, Saint-Jean-Des-Mauvrets, Saint-Melaine-Sur-Aubance, Pruillé, Genneteil, Chaintré, Vernantes, Chemiré-sur-Sarthe.

For the higher-level travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.