Baugé

Baugé

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBaugéLe Vieil-Baugé at 1.9 km (3 min)
Insee code49018Saint-Martin-d'Arcé at 2.8 km (3 min)
Postcode49150Bocé at 5.3 km (6 min)
Latitude47.5410190Pontigné at 5.3 km (6 min)
Longitude-0.1012340Échemiré at 5.3 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 41 to 102 metersMontpollin at 7.4 km (8 min)
Surface8.55 km²Cuon at 7.6 km (8 min)
Population3511 inhabitantsLe Guédéniau at 7.9 km (9 min)
Density416 inhabitants/km²Cheviré-le-Rouge at 8.7 km (10 min)
National labelFontaine-Guérin at 9.7 km (11 min)
Chief townAngers (at 43 km, 38 min)Vaulandry at 9.9 km (11 min)
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireSermaise at 10.2 km (11 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Bauge and Baugeois are between the valleys of the Loire and the Loir in Anjou. Bauge is 35 km from Saumur and 40 miles from Angers. The location is ideal for exploring the Loire Valley and its castles.

Bauge-the-young is born in the 11th century by the willingness of third Nerra Fulk. This Count of Anjou, whose heir build the powerful Plantagenet dynasty, established an imposing fortress at the confluence of Altre Couasnon and, on a promontory now leveled. Fourteen years after the brilliant victory of the Franco-Scottish troops on the chivalry of the Duke of Clarence, 22 March 1421, the Duchess Yolande of Aragon was forced to burn the citadel to prevent the English settled there. His son, Duke René of Anjou, heir to a ruin. In 1454, he decided to build a new castle built on the ramparts of the ancient wall. It gives a boost to the city, when his nephew Louis of Anjou 11th attaches to the Crown in 1471.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The visual show inside the 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.
  • See also two jewels of the 17th century located in the heart of the Hotel-Dieu de Bauge: an apothecary and a chapel. In a room completely covered with wood paneling, the pharmacy is among the finest in France. It presents a collection of vases, jars and other containers pharmacy of over 600 pieces.
  • La Croix d'Anjou is the chapel of the Girouardière. In 1241, the bishop of Crete gives a lord came across a relic in recognition of his devotion to Christianity. Back in Anjou it sends it to the abbey of La Boissiere. Venerated by the Dukes of Anjou and Lorraine in 1477 it became the emblem of the region. General de Gaulle will be the symbol of the Resistance and Liberation. La Croix d'Anjou is visible Bauge since 1789.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Baugé
Leisure centresGolf Course of Baugé-Pontigné,   Museum of Art and History of Baugé
MonumentsCastle of Grésillon,   Church Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Laurent,   Hôtel-Dieu Hospital of Baugé,   Law Court of Baugé,   Private Mansion Mabille-Duchêne,   Private Mansion Maillard,   Private Mansion of the Cèdres

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market every Monday afternoon and Saturday morning.
  • Circle of the Boar (mountain biking, cycling and walking) the second Sunday in March.
  • Easter Fair.
  • Garage sale Sunday of Easter.
  • The Secret Bauge in June.
  • Blues Festival between May and July.
  • Garage sale the first Saturday of July.
  • Medieval Festival on July 14.
  • The staged tours, the 3rd weekend of September (Heritage Days).
  • Biennial of Painting and Sculpture in October.
  • Show Fulk third Nerra late November.
  • Christmas Market.
  • The Millennium Bauge. In 2011, Bauge celebrates its 1000 anniversary. To celebrate with verve and enthusiasm the heyday of his city, the town of Bauge moved from February to November 2011 a program of festivities and cultural events, friendly, inspired by history. 10 months to symbolize 1000 years of experience and become ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Manoir de Clairefontaine of the fifteenth, a former Cistercian grange of XII-XIV, transformed into a manor in the fifteenth craft, 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 Wednesday. A Bauge, leaving town, to Saumur (D 938).
  • Theme park attractions Echemiré.
  • Exhibition of Sacred Art at the Red Cheviré.
  • Steeples Tors of Baugeois to Pontigné Le Vieil-Bauge and ferns.
  • Dolmen Pontigné.
  • Wash houses in the towns of Baugeois.
  • Golf-Pontigné Baug (18 holes).
  • Keys to Golf Pitch and Putt. "
  • 270 km of hiking on Baugeois, possibility of horse riding, rent canoes, trout fishing in Saint-Martin d'Arc ...
PHOTOS
Chateau du Roi Rene d'Anjou 1454
 
Suspension Bridge 1812
Logo Millennium Bauge
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Hostellerie saint paul  
8.8
Vivy
Hotel-restaurant-Easy access to 2 minutes from highway 85,8 minutes from Saumur and 30 minutes from Angers. Traditional cooking at reasonable prices, without neglecting the wine list...
Located 24 km from BaugéFrom 10 € to 50 € per person 
L'Orée des bois  
9.2
La Breille-les-Pins
Eric and Sabine Bichon welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere and invite you to taste traditional cuisine and tasty revisited when the aesthetics of the dishes will be unveiled...
Located 26 km from BaugéFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Savigné    
10
Échemiré
Between the Loire and the Loir, between Saumur and Angers, in a sluice-gate truss renovated of Baugeois, Jeanine and Gérard accomodate you in a small valley of greenery, of qietude,...
Located 6 km from BaugéFrom 60 € to 65 € the double room 
Le Chalet    
9.9
Sermaise
In the countryside, we have restored an old farmhouse, ancient and modern materials combine to create an ideal. You enjoy the quiet and the pool and the friendly hospitality of Peter...
Located 7.2 km from Baugé63 € the double room 
Moulin de la diversière  
Savigné-sous-le-Lude
In Sarthe, in the heart of the Loire Valley between La Flèche and Lude, come and relax in the 3 charming cottages that Anne and Jean-Marc were restored with natural materials: soft...
Located 15 km from BaugéFrom 55 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites de charme en vallée du Loir
Savigné-sous-le-Lude
In Loire Valley, come and have a rest along the river or next to the pool... Calm, Comfort, Authenticity...
Located 15.4 km from BaugéFrom 495 € to 645 € per week 
Gîte Pays de Loire entre Angers Saumur
La Menitré
A La Ménitré in the Pays de Loire, 49, between Angers and Saumur (30mn.), inside the PNR Loire-Anjou-Touraine, in the countryside near d? River (Authion), 3 km from Beaufort Valley...
Located 17.1 km from BaugéFrom 350 € to 480 € per week 
Maison de vacances Allée de l'Ermitage
Marcé
Two-family character of the seventeenth completely renovated 105m² with beams, studs, tommettes old on 3 levels. House charm that was included in the coup de coeur site of the Loir...
Located 17.3 km from BaugéFrom 360 € to 470 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Parc de Montsabert  
Coutures
Fancy a visit to the Loire Valley and its chateaux, vineyards and wine cellars? Why not set up camp in the Parc de Montsabert Yelloh! Village, located between Angers and Saumur, and...
Located 26 km from BaugéFrom 17 € to 29 € per day 
Camping Le Pô Doré  
Allonnes
Located 8 kilometers from Saumur, in a rural setting and a friendly atmosphere The Golden Po offers calm and relaxation, you will find good places for fishing, hiking, biking and not...
Located 28 km from BaugéFrom 13.50 € to 19 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Logis De Poëllier    
8.8
Le Vieil-Baugé
Logis de Poellier is located in a peaceful area and set around a 16th-century manor. It has charming cottage-style accommodation with free internet access. All of the rooms have private...
Located 5.4 km from BaugéRoom from 52 €
Maison d'Hôtes La Chouanniere 
Brion
Located in the Anjou area of the Loire Valley, a 5-minute drive from the village of Brion, this 16th-century estate offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests can borrow bikes...
Located 11.7 km from BaugéRoom from 65 €
Château de Boissimon    
8.9
Linières-Bouton
Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was married at this 16th-century château. Guests can now find an outdoor swimming pool and explore 45 hectares of park and forest. Rooms and suites at...
Located 16.2 km from BaugéRoom from 140 €

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