The chateau makes up one corner of Challain la Potherie in the Loire Valley, and is the main monument of the small village. There are shops, markets, and a cathedral within walking distance. Although there are other interesting towns nearby, such as Segre and Chateaubriant, the city of Angers is where you'll want to spend some time. Angers is about 45 kilometers away and is definitely worth a day trip or two to take in the interesting monuments and fun festivals. The music festival, the Tour de Scenes, is held annually in May where there are free concerts in the streets. Each January, the Premiers Plans Festival d'Angers is held, a film festival showcasing different genres of European films. Along with film festival, the committee hosts various workshops and lectures throughout the year hosts festivals, workshops, and lectures. Angers is also full of restaurants, shops, markets, museums, and ancient churches and castles (including the Chateau d'Angers). There is also a small airport and a train station where it's possible to take the TGV to Paris in about an hour and a half. Nearby Attractions: Shops, markets, cathedral, Segre, Chateaubriant, Angers (annual festivals, restaurants, shops, markets, museums, ancient churches, castles, train station), Nantes Nantes: 68 km Angers: 48 km Chateaubriant: 32 km Segre: 18 km