Béhuard

Béhuard

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownBéhuard
Insee code49028
Postcode49170
Latitude47.3794880
Longitude-0.6436680
AltitudeFrom 12 to 16 meters
Surface2.21 km²
Population130 inhabitants
Density58 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsSavennières at 1.1 km
Chief townAngers (at 21 km, 26 min)Denée at 2.4 km
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireRochefort-sur-Loire at 2.7 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Béhuard, World Heritage by UNESCO, is the only town to be an island on the Loire. About twenty kilometers southwest of Angers, Loire village is surrounded by two branches of the Loire. Thus, the Loire heavily involved in the identity landscape Béhuard. The floods from December to May condition the life and organization on the island and by the same landscape.


SIGHTSEEING

Tourism mecca of Anjou, is the smallest Béhuard "City of Character" of Anjou and Western Loire. She has only one hundred year round residents and many resorts open in the summer.

The inevitable is "Our Lady of Béhuard", a royal chapel perched on a rock. A pilgrimage on August 15, brings a lot of believers and tourists.

The stroller comes Béhuard for the charm of the village, to tour the island on foot, along the Loire, stroll on the beaches, fishing quietly.

The trail "Wandering around the island" community of interest classified by the agglomeration "Angers Loire Metropole" complete along the Loire backpacking trails. Hikers can observe on the shores of many birds: terns, herons and corncrake, they can also admire the willows, ash tadpoles, hawthorn and wild clematis.

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MonumentsChurch Notre-Dame

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The last weekend of August: Feast of the flat (small boat of the Loire) organized by the union initiatives.

On 15 August: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Béhuard.

All year: a place of lounging on the island ...


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

1 km: Savennières: his church and its wines Savennières organic or conventional ...

2 km: Rochefort-sur-Loire wines Coteaux du Layon, Anjou ...

Castle Hugging Saint-Georges-sur-Loire.

20 km: take the city of Angers, its castle and tapestries.

Abbey of Fontevraud.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Fun, creative activity in EnglishCulture and educationFrom 35 € to 40 €Rochefort-sur-Loire (2 km)
Canoe-kayak on the Louet and LoireSports sensationsFrom 12 € to 35 €Rochefort-sur-Loire (2.2 km)
Basket-making course by the LoireCraft170 €Bouchemaine (3.8 km)
Taste and buy wine at Dittière cellarLocal flavoursFreeVauchrétien (13.9 km)
Donkey trekNature and the outdoorsFrom 36 € to 252 €Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne (26 km)

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PHOTOS
Walk on the Island
 
Island Walk
Notre-Dame de Béhuard
  
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WEATHER
Friday 24 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C
RESTAURANTS 
Campanile Angers Ouest - Beaucouzé  
6.8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Beaucouzé
DYNASTY PRINCELY - There you are. Castles, vineyards, parks and gardens ... At the heart of the Loire Valley, we delight the charms of Angers! Did you know that the city, home of the...
Located 10.1 km from Béhuard19 € per person 
Le Relais  
8.7
Angers
Welcome to this cozy bistro with plum and beige colors. You will be greeted by a smiling and dynamic team. The cuisine is inventive and renewed up to date with fresh local produce and...
Located 11.6 km from Béhuard21 € per person 
Les Relais d'Alsace - Taverne Karlsbraü  
8.4
Beaucouzé
Alsatian specialties - Like a little piece of Alsace Beaucouzé! Enjoy the best Alsatian specialties at Brasserie Les Relais d'Alsace - Tavern KARLSBRAU! Bright and spacious - The Alsatian...
Located 11.8 km from Béhuard26 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La maison sur l'île    
9.7
Béhuard
First B & B in France certified European Ecolabel 2008 and today labelized key green, janne and Francis welcome you on this island, labelled small quote character and a World Heritage...
Located in BéhuardFrom 50 € to 70 € the double room 
Moulin Géant    
9.2
Rochefort-sur-Loire
On a site of nature, high in the vineyards, along the hiking trail GR3, Le Moulin welcomes you in a giant tower (studio / 2 persons: 30 m² divided over 4 floors, kitchenette, lounge...
Located 3.1 km from BéhuardFrom 65 € to 95 € the double room 
Le Clos des Chesnaies  
La Possonnière
Charming house overlooking the Loire, in a flowery park, surrounded by vineyards, dry white wines of Savennières our door and Coteaux du Layon, visible from our windows on the other...
Located 4.9 km from BéhuardFrom 53 € to 64 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Domaine de Saint Jean
Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets
Treehouses in a spectacular French property, the castle of Saint Jean ! We welcome adults and children to enjoy an unforgettable experience perched at six meters or more above the ground,...
Located 15.1 km from Béhuard 
La cour fleurie
Aubigné-sur-Layon
In the charming village of flowers Aubigné sur Layon, near the Zoo Doue, Saumur, wine cellars and castles of the Loire. On-site activities: bowling and shuffleboard, games, covered...
Located 23 km from Béhuard290 € per week 
L'Hermitière
Louerre
At 10 km of the Loire World Heritage Site by UNESCO, 25 minutes from Saumur classified 'International Tourist Pole and 35 minutes from Angers Loire prefecture of Maine and in the midst...
Located 26 km from BéhuardFrom 450 € to 800 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Municipal Léon Delanoue  
Montreuil-Juigné
Campground 55 locations along the river. Calm and quiet, ideal for a relaxing holiday and close to nature. Swimming pool, hiking, fishing, shops.
Located 17.5 km from Béhuard 
Camping Parc de Montsabert    
10
  SPECIAL OFFER
Coutures
Our luxury : the space ! Fancy a visit to the Loire Valley and its chateaux, vineyards and wine cellars? Why not set up camp close to Saumur in the Parc de Montsabert Yelloh! Village,...
Located 22 km from BéhuardFrom 18 € to 34 € per day 

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HOTELS
Camping les Plages de Loire 
Rochefort-sur-Loire
Camping les Plages de Loire is located in Rochefort-sur-Loire, just 50 metres from the city centre and a 5-minute walk from the Loiret beaches. Guests can enjoy the on-site, outdoor...
Located 2.2 km from BéhuardRoom from 35 €
Premiere Classe Angers Beaucouzé     
7.2
Beaucouzé
This hotel is set in Beaucouzé, just 7.2 km from the centre of Angers. It is located a 10-minute drive from exit 18 of the A11 motorway, and offers free parking and air conditioning....
Located 9 km from BéhuardRoom from 29 €
Hotel Restaurant Le Bosquet  
Les Ponts-de-Cé
Set within a tree-lined park, in Les Ponts-de-Cé, Hotel Restaurant Le Bosquet offers modern guest rooms and an on-site restaurant. You can relax on the terrace with a drink from the...
Located 9.6 km from BéhuardRoom from 62 €

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