Baugé-en-Anjou

Baugé ##:

• The course inside Performing castle of King René: In the attic of the castle through the magic of sound, light and image, the delights of King Rene of Anjou.
• Discover also two jewels of the seventeenth century settled in the heart of the Hotel-Dieu de Bauge: an apothecary and a chapel. In a room completely covered in wood paneling, the pharmacy is among the most beautiful in France. It presents a collection of vases, pots and other containers pharmacy of over 600 pieces.
• Anjou La Croix is ​​located in the chapel of the Girouardière. In 1241, the bishop of Crete gives a noble crusader relic in recognition of his devotion to Christianity. Back in Anjou it transmits to the abbey of La Boissiere. Venerated by the Dukes of Anjou and Lorraine will become in 1477 the emblem of this region. General de Gaulle will be the symbol of the Resistance and Liberation. La Croix d'Anjou is visible Bauge since 1789.
• Saint-Denis Church of Pontigné (twelfth and thirteenth centuries), one of the most interesting of Anjou, known in particular for its twisted spire and wall paintings from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century. Restoration work helped make interesting discoveries (especially paintings and sculptures). Label "welcoming church". Circuit "twisted steeples Baugeois" and "twisted steeples of Europe."
• Manoir de Clairefontaine fifteenth, former Cistercian grange of XII-XIV, converted into a recreational mansion in the XV, fully furnished XV-XVII, a historical monument. Park of 50 hectares. Many pets. One of the most authentic medieval manors of Anjou. Open in July and August, every day except Wednesday. A Bauge, out of town, to Saumur (D 938).
• Dolmen "The Stone Covered" Pontigné, 2.5 km west of the town.
• Forest Chandelais, south of the town.
• Hiking trails approved (loop of 14 km, 7 km link with another trail).
• 18 hole golf course, the Domaine de Bordes (Baugé-Tours road).
• Picnic area at the southern entrance of the village.
• Fort Ball Company.
• Deer farming (Villaine farm).
• Mohair products (farm of Rainière).
• Bar, restaurant, creperie.

The castle of Grifferaie is in the middle of a family park, Holly Park. A beautiful setting with a rose garden, all being raised and shaded. Many attractions for all ages.

The ## Guédeniau:

• Watermill in working order, producing electricity.
• Pigeon.
• 5 footpaths ranked among the most beautiful in the department.

• Markets every Monday afternoon and Saturday morning.
• Ronde des Sangliers (mountain biking, cycling and walking) on ​​the 2nd Sunday of March.
• Easter Fair.
• Garage sale on Easter Sunday.
• Bauge the Secret, in June.
• Blues Festival between May and July.
• Garage sale on the first Saturday of July.
• Medieval festival on July 14th.
• Theatrical visits, the 3rd weekend of September (Heritage Days).
• Biennial Painting and Sculpture in October.
• Foulques III Nerra show at the end of November.
• Escaliblues, at the Pub Excalibur, blues concerts, Easter Sunday.
• Blues Festival, at the Clairefontaine Manor, numerous concerts from May to July.
• Christmas market.

At the end of August, there is a party called "Bocé Aut'fois", whose program is as follows: preparation and tasting of soups and jams, slide show on the history of Bocé, shoemaking, basketry, organ of barbarism, memories of yesteryear by former students of St. Anne's School, sleigh ride; bicycle contest and flower umbrellas for children; boules games, stories and stories read for young and old.

From May to December, except November at the water mill, from the 2nd Sunday to the 3rd Sunday of the month from 14h to 18h: free exhibition of the association Art and culture in Guédaniellissois country.

In August, the NTP festival offers two plays a day. Spirit trestles for this festival that takes place outdoors in a magical setting. The merry troupe of 20 actors from the major theater schools will offer great classics revisited, priced from 5 to 15 €. Do not miss !

• Steeples twisted Baugeois (Le Vieil-Baugé, Fougere, Fontaine-Guerin, Mouliherne).
• Lavoirs on common Baugeois.
• Au Vieil-Baugé, the Clairefontaine mansion XV: former Cistercian grange of XII-XIV, converted into a recreational mansion in the XV, fully furnished XV-XVII, a historical monument. Park of 50 hectares. Many pets. One of the most authentic medieval manors of Anjou. Opened in July and August, every day except Saturday. A Bauge, out of town, to Saumur (D 938).
• Golf Clefs "Pitch and Putt".
• 270 km of hiking on the Baugeois, possibility of horse riding, rent canoes, trout fishing in Saint-Martin-d'Arc...
• Swimming pool.
• Tennis.