At the confluence of the Maine with the Loire, you will find the ancient village of La Pointe. Once an important river port, the village has been a popular tourist destination since the 17th century. By the 19th century, the trams and railway had turned this pretty village into a holiday resort. The distinctive tuffeau houses with their views over the river, their open gardens bursting with summer and winter blooms and a general atmosphere of happiness was intoxicating.
Today, little has...