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'AngersSituated 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.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Guinguette à Jojo
ChalocheFantastic 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.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant La Route du Sel
55 Quai des MariniersIncredible 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-EloiVery 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 BellayFantastic bakery in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, best pain au chocolat (Gold medal winner), great croissants
Maison COMBAS
15 Rue Jacques du BellayButcher 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.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carré Cointreau
2 Bd des BretonnièresA 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.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de San Mauricio de Angers
4 Rue Saint-ChristopheIconic 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.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Angers
2 Prom. du Bout du MondeThis 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.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Place du Ralliement
Place du RalliementUnderground 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.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Thoureil
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
Super U et Drive
2 Bd de la RépubliquePetrol station also.
Closes at midday on Sundays.
Hyper U
26 Rue Valentin des OrmeauxA larger supermarket 20 minutes away.
PHARMACIE DE BELLEVIGNE EN LAYON
2 Rue Victor HugoClosed Sunday.
Parks & Nature
Sit beside the River Maine and take in the view of Château d'Angers across the river. Includes various walking tracks.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balzac
Boulevard du Bon PasteurSit beside the River Maine and take in the view of Château d'Angers across the river. Includes various walking tracks.
Jardín du Mail
Boulevard Résistance et DéportationGreat 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.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galerie David d'Angers
33 Rue ToussaintGreat collection of sculptures and busts in a restored Abbey.
One of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abadía Real de Fontevraud
One of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.
Overlooks the Loire Valley and steeped in history.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Saumur
Overlooks the Loire Valley and steeped in history.
The tallest castle in France. English speaking guided tours every day at 1pm.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Brissac
1 Rue Louis MoronThe tallest castle in France. English speaking guided tours every day at 1pm.
See how the Troglodytes lived underground in historical times.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pueblo Troglodita de Rochemenier
14 Rue du MuséeSee 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!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Champiñón
Route de GennesSee 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!
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetSet 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.
767 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puy du Fou
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.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cadre Noir De Saumur - National School D'equitation
170 Avenue de l'Ecole Nationale d'EquitationShowcasing the National School of Equitation with regular day and night shows. Bookings essential.