Brain-sur-Allonnes

Brain-sur-Allonnes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBrain-sur-AllonnesAllonnes at 4.8 km (6 min)
Insee code49041La Breille-les-Pins at 5.2 km (6 min)
Postcode49650Varennes-sur-Loire at 7.3 km (8 min)
Latitude47.3022230Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil at 7.4 km (7 min)
Longitude0.0652440Vernoil-le-Fourrier at 10.4 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 23 to 111 metersBourgueil at 11 km (12 min)
Surface33.32 km²Montsoreau at 11.2 km (14 min)
Population1927 inhabitantsTurquant at 11.5 km (13 min)
Density56 inhabitants/km²Candes-Saint-Martin at 12.5 km (15 min)
Chief townAngers (at 70 km, 49 min)Vernantes at 12.7 km (15 min)
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireParnay at 13.6 km (16 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The confines of Anjou and Touraine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, parcel of 3332 acres of "garden of the kings of France, is one of those villages where one likes to live and enjoy the sweetness of Anjou. To the west, 15 km separate it from the chief town of the arrondissement of Saumur. In the north it is bordered by the forest to the east, the vineyards of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. The Loire River runs south to 9 km.

It traces its history from the earliest times, from the Gallo-Roman, still visible remnants of construction of the 3rd century (on the path of interpretation) and the Middle Ages with the site of Chivalry Sacé (XIII / XIV).

Agriculture is Queen: gardening, vines, fruit trees, livestock, dairy cows, we also find one of the largest blueberry farms: 14 acres in the forest. His Perrières old cellars were converted into mushroom farms, logging of its 1087 acres of woodland and forest is thriving.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Site of the Knighthood of Sacé: ruins of a fortified house built about 1290. The visit to discover the remains of the Middle Ages through the underground, testimony of the past where the Knight of Jehan Sacé occupied this house strong.
  • Museum of History and Archeology: a portion of tile decorated discovered on the site and many archaeological discoveries therein.
  • The medieval botanical garden with over 700 species of plants spread in clumps scattered ordained or run along a trail in the woods. This garden has all kinds of plants in applications as diverse as dyeing, health, food and even witchcraft. Among the plants become scarce in the region, you see mildew, belladonna, black jusquiane the balsamic, the Alexanders and calamint.
  • Many walking trails are marked on the town, in particular:
  • The Forest of our Ancestors, hiking 7km circuit, which can also be done by mountain bike / hybrid bikes.
  • The wood Cosse, footpaths, bike, 6.5 kilometers of VTC.
  • Interpretive Trail: Forest tells the man, walking trail 4.5 km. This circuit is ideal for a stroll with your family history with children.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Great medieval festival, the last Sunday of July. Acrobats, equestrian contests, craft show, games, medieval dinners, you will relive a day like in the year 1400.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
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 4.4 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 20 € to 45 € per person 
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 9.5 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 10 € to 50 € per person 
At'Able !  
8.5
Chinon
In the medieval town of Chinon, the restaurant At'Able! Chose to sit in a former stagecoach stop of the eighteenth century. Gourmets will be spoiled for choice... A bracket sausage,...
Located 20 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Michcatière  
Brain-sur-Allonnes
House of charm, 1802, in the heart of a village adjoining to the forest. The renovation and design, are made in accordance with the traditions.
Located in Brain-sur-Allonnes 
La thibaudière    
9.8
Allonnes
10 km from Saumur and Bourgueil, and in the immediate vicinity of the park floral Savary Bois Maupassant, chambers of Thibaudière (Gîte de France 3 ears) welcome you to a character...
Located 4.3 km from Brain-sur-Allonnes54 € the double room 
La Cernée  
Chouzé-sur-Loire
Paola and Alain welcome you to The Surrounded. In a typical old farm Touraine (XIX), independent and furnished suite (1 bed 2 pers. 2 beds 1 pers.) And bedroom (2 beds 1 pers.) Welcome...
Located 9.3 km from Brain-sur-Allonnes52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte des Fromentaux  
9.9
Beaumont-en-Véron
Character cottage 4 stars NN hamlet in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine, in a beautiful property nineteenth face the owner's home with a garden terrace not...
Located 13.6 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 285 € to 490 € per week 
Gîte de la bonne avoine  
9.9
Avoine
House, separate fully restored combining modern and old, located on the outskirts of avoine (small village of 1850 inhabitants) in a private courtyard and closed, nearly all shops and...
Located 14.1 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 360 € to 575 € per week 
Chateaux de la Loire prox Bourgueil  
9.6
Ingrandes-de-Touraine
Ingrandes de touraine. Ingrandes is a typical french village, situated in the loire valley the touraine wines region. The village even has its own wine tasting society « confrérie des...
Located 15.4 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 250 € to 475 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 5.9 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 13.50 € to 19 € per day 
Belle rive  
Candes-Saint-Martin
Located near the Abbey of Fontevraud and Montsoreau between Chinon and Saumur, on a green site on the edge of Vienna, 300 meters from the confluence with the Loire, you will enjoy the...
Located 10.1 km from Brain-sur-Allonnes9.56 € per day 
Camping Municipal Les Rives du Douet**    
8
Doué-la-Fontaine
Ideally located between Angers and Saumur, we welcome you to discover your Doué-la-Fontaine, the city of Roses and troglodytes. Familial atmosphere. Stay fishing banks of Douet. Near...
Located 29 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesFrom 10 € to 13.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château De La Coutancière    
8.7
Brain-sur-Allonnes
Château de la Coutancière is located in the Loire Valley between Angers and Tours. This 19th century castle offers 10 rooms and suites and an outdoor swimming pool. Guest rooms at the...
Located in Brain-sur-AllonnesRoom from 100 €
L'orée Des Bois     
8.6
La Breille-les-Pins
The hotel L’Orée du Bois welcomes you in La Breille Les Pins which is located 17 kilometres from Saumur. All rooms are comfortable and equipped with bath or shower, toilets, television,...
Located 4.4 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesRoom from 51 €
La Promenade    
8.1
Bourgueil
La Promenade is located in Bourgueil, between Tours and Nantes. This guest accommodation features a swimming pool and a garden with a terrace. Each guest room has a unique, rustic-style...
Located 9.1 km from Brain-sur-AllonnesRoom from 40 €

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