Anjou, land of plants. Our region is sure to delight anyone who appreciates gardens. Spend a morning exploring private gardens whose owners will be happy to share their passion with you and take you on a journey through astonishing plant worlds. Learn about rose-growing in Doué-la-Fontaine, the number 1 area for roses in all of France. May and June will enchant enthusiasts thanks to the beauty and diversity of this flower of many symbols and meanings. In July and August, whole fields of rosebushes seem to unfurl their colours at each bend in the road.