Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Florent-le-Vieil		Varades at 3.3 km
Insee code	49276		La Chapelle-Saint-Florent at 4.1 km
Postcode	49410		Le Marillais at 4.4 km
Latitude	47.3571310		Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay at 4.9 km
Longitude	-1.0151580		Montrelais at 5.1 km
Altitude	From 7 to 130 meters		Botz-en-Mauges at 5.7 km
Surface	24.70 km²		Le Mesnil-en-Vallée at 6.1 km
Population	2679 inhabitants		Anetz at 7 km
Density	111 inhabitants/km²		Bouzillé at 7.5 km
National label			Beausse at 7.8 km
Chief town	Angers (at 42 km, 40 min)		La Boissière-sur-Èvre at 7.9 km
Department	Maine-et-Loire		Chaudron-en-Mauges at 8.2 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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At the door of Mauges, a historic site on the banks of the Loire, the last wild river in Europe. Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, the Mecca of the Vendée wars.

An exceptional view of the Loire Valley offers visitors from the esplanade of Mount Glonn.

A city inhabited by the story: you can stroll by letting you win by magic of the past.

A city proud and honored to be able to count among its inhabitants, the writer Gracq, died Dec. 22, 2007. Today you can if you want to follow her on "The Promenade Gracq" dedicated to him.

You can end your visit around sampling the culinary delights of the Loire fish, white butter, foie gras.

The visit of the abbey is required upon arrival on the esplanade. Tested by wars of religion, the abbey was restored from 1702 to 1710, except for the chorus and door 13th century, south transept, opens onto the cloister. During the wars of Vendee, the abbey is in prison twice. After the fire in the city, only this church, roofless but vaulted accommodates the village community. The abbey was restored by Tessier in 1896. You can see the tomb of Bonchamps. On October 18, 1793, General Charles Artus Vendeen Bonchamps mortally wounded during the battle of Cholet, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is illustrated by a gesture of forgiveness. He pardoned 5,000 prisoners Republicans held in the Abbey, while the Republican army fire and massacres around.

The view over the Loire, the abbey, the museum will be wars of Vendee also places to discover, while strolling through the alleys of the old city.

Many footpaths across the city; list to the Office of Tourism - 4 instead of february - Tel: +33 2 41 72 62 32 - E-mail: @ wanadoo.fr off.tour.florentlevieil49

Fishing in the Loire is a very popular activity during the heyday: pike, perch ... Visitors can also linger in front of the players ball of sand.

Each year, a cultural season is given in the magnificent setting of the abbey, including concerts, exhibitions, readings, lectures, movies ... are a rich and varied program. The shows are on offer in the auditorium Gracq or in the abbey for large groups.

The Oriental The festival is a highlight each year in the city. The Oriental invite late June and early July, all audiences, young and old, to discover the magic and the authenticity of cultures of the East. Thirty shows, concerts, films, exhibitions and lectures each year offering a varied, compelling and rewarding.

The Summertime International du Pastel, from July to late August, an exhibition of 200 works by French masters pastel and international conferences and exhibitions.

Each year, the old streets come alive every Friday night from mid-July to mid-August. The podiums Florentais allow many musical groups to come forward.

Activities: Hiking - Fishing.

The Loire Saint-Florent-le-Vieil		Saint-Florent-le-Vieil seen Meilleraie
The Abbey Saint-Florent-le-Vieil		Abbey
Tower of Gabelle		Lane

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C

Gîte la Miltière     8.3 Liré Valerie and Daniel are happy to welcome you to Read country Joachim du Bellay. Located near the heart of Ancenis vineyard, 2 attractive guest rooms offer breakfast and quiet pool in... Located 12.3 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil 55 € the double room

Chambres d'hôtes'vignes et Loire'   Drain On a vineyard between Nantes and Angers, in an exceptional site overlooking the Loire, near Brittany, in the confines of Anjou and Marie-Thé Georges welcome you. In their guest house,... Located 14.5 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil From 47 € to 52 € the double room

La Grange     9.8 Gesté Francoise Pascal and their three children offer 4 cottages in a beautifully renovated barn with indoor heated pool in season. Located 20 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil 65 € the double room

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Gîte la Miltière Liré Valerie and Daniel are happy to welcome you to Read country Joachim du Bellay. Located near Ancenis vineyard in the heart of this pleasant country cottage with pool and garden will... Located 12.3 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil From 360 € to 420 € per week

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Palais Briau  Varades Located 15 km from Serrant Chateau, this 19th-century mansion is set in an 18-hectare park. You can read a book from the library or walk along the Loire River, 2 km away. Palais Briau... Located 2.7 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Room from 90 €

Au Poisson d'Argent      8.7 Le Mesnil-en-Vallée The Hotel Restaurant Au Poisson d'Argent is located about 40 minutes from Nantes, on the Loire border. Newly refurbished establishment with a marine atmosphere. For the best of your... Located 8.7 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Room from 64 €

Le Lion d'Or      7.7 Ingrandes The hotel le Lion d’Or is ideally situated on the banks of the Loire between Nantes and Angers. This former 17th century priory offers a warm and friendly welcome. The hotel, has now... Located 8.8 km from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Room from 53 €

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