Guidebook for Bellevigne-en-Layon

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Guidebook for Bellevigne-en-Layon

Food Scene

Situated next to the old Petite Anjou railway line and overlooking the vineyards of Bonnezeaux.
Les Terrasses de Bonnezeaux
Route d'Angers
Situated next to the old Petite Anjou railway line and overlooking the vineyards of Bonnezeaux.
Fantastic location right next to the Loire in the shade on a hot summer's day. Friendly staff who try and speak English if your French is not that good.
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La Guinguette à Jojo
Chaloche
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Fantastic location right next to the Loire in the shade on a hot summer's day. Friendly staff who try and speak English if your French is not that good.
Incredible outlook over the Loire in a Village of Character - Le Thoureil which is beautiful in itself. Perfect for a balmy summer's night.
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Restaurant La Route du Sel
55 Quai des Mariniers
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Incredible outlook over the Loire in a Village of Character - Le Thoureil which is beautiful in itself. Perfect for a balmy summer's night.
Very close to us with very friendly staff and a typical French menu. They can usually speak English too!
l'auberge du vigneron
19 Rue Saint-Eloi
Very close to us with very friendly staff and a typical French menu. They can usually speak English too!
Fantastic bakery in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, best pain au chocolat (Gold medal winner), great croissants
Boulangerie Cloteau Vineau
9 Rue Jacques du Bellay
Fantastic bakery in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, best pain au chocolat (Gold medal winner), great croissants
Butcher and Traiteur/Deli in Thouarcé
Maison COMBAS
15 Rue Jacques du Bellay
Butcher and Traiteur/Deli in Thouarcé

Everything Else

A must-do guided tour if you enjoy Distilled spirits or even just interested in Cointreau. Highly recommend. English speaking tours available usually 1pm - bookings essential.
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Carré Cointreau
2 Bd des Bretonnières
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A must-do guided tour if you enjoy Distilled spirits or even just interested in Cointreau. Highly recommend. English speaking tours available usually 1pm - bookings essential.

Sightseeing

Iconic Cathedral showcasing the Angevine vaulting in the ceiling.
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Katedral Saint-Maurice Angers
4 Rue Saint-Christophe
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Iconic Cathedral showcasing the Angevine vaulting in the ceiling.
This is where the Plantaganet family came from also home of the infamous Apocalypse Tapestry. Great views over the Maine River and city of Angers from one of the 17 towers.
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Chateau d'Angers
2 Prom. du Bout du Monde
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This is where the Plantaganet family came from also home of the infamous Apocalypse Tapestry. Great views over the Maine River and city of Angers from one of the 17 towers.
Underground car parking, restaurants, theatre, shopping and streets to wander.
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Place du Ralliement
Place du Ralliement
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Underground car parking, restaurants, theatre, shopping and streets to wander.
Petite Cité de Caractère or small city of character is one of our favourite villages for visitors. A very pretty village where you can walk beside the Loire and then view the village and river from a small walkway behind the houses.
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Le Thoureil
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Petite Cité de Caractère or small city of character is one of our favourite villages for visitors. A very pretty village where you can walk beside the Loire and then view the village and river from a small walkway behind the houses.

Essentials

Petrol station also. Closes at midday on Sundays.
Super U et Drive
2 Bd de la République
Petrol station also. Closes at midday on Sundays.
A larger supermarket 20 minutes away.
Hyper U
26 Rue Valentin des Ormeaux
A larger supermarket 20 minutes away.
PHARMACIE DE BELLEVIGNE EN LAYON
2 Rue Victor Hugo
Closed Sunday.

Parks & Nature

Sit beside the River Maine and take in the view of Château d'Angers across the river. Includes various walking tracks.
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Taman Balzac
Boulevard du Bon Pasteur
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Sit beside the River Maine and take in the view of Château d'Angers across the river. Includes various walking tracks.
Great green space in the heart of Angers
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Taman Jardin du Mail
Boulevard Résistance et Déportation
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Great green space in the heart of Angers
Meander through the wonderful gardens of Chateau du Pin. Open on Sundays only.
Jardins du Chateau du Pin
Meander through the wonderful gardens of Chateau du Pin. Open on Sundays only.

Arts & Culture

Great collection of sculptures and busts in a restored Abbey.
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Galerie David d'Angers
33 Rue Toussaint
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Great collection of sculptures and busts in a restored Abbey.
One of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.
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Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud
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One of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.
Overlooks the Loire Valley and steeped in history.
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Chateau de Saumur
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Overlooks the Loire Valley and steeped in history.
The tallest castle in France. English speaking guided tours every day at 1pm.
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Kastil Brissac
1 Rue Louis Moron
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The tallest castle in France. English speaking guided tours every day at 1pm.
See how the Troglodytes lived underground in historical times.
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Kampung Troglodytique Rochemenier
14 Rue du Musée
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See how the Troglodytes lived underground in historical times.
See all the many and varied types of mushrooms in this interesting site. Situated in the cool caves underground. Essential on a hot day!
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Muzium Cendawan
Route de Gennes
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See all the many and varied types of mushrooms in this interesting site. Situated in the cool caves underground. Essential on a hot day!

Entertainment & Activities

Set in an old Troglodyte quarry. Well spaced out and the spectacular aviary. A must if you have children!
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Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de Cholet
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Set in an old Troglodyte quarry. Well spaced out and the spectacular aviary. A must if you have children!
An historical theme-park. The second largest theme-park in France.
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Puy du Fou
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An historical theme-park. The second largest theme-park in France.
Showcasing the National School of Equitation with regular day and night shows. Bookings essential.
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Cadre Noir De Saumur - National School D'equitation
170 Avenue de l'Ecole Nationale d'Equitation
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Showcasing the National School of Equitation with regular day and night shows. Bookings essential.