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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Saint Maurice Cathedral of 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 locals recommend
Chateau d'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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Balzac Park
Boulevard du Bon PasteurSit beside the River Maine and take in the view of Château d'Angers across the river. Includes various walking tracks.
Jardin 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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
One of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.
Chateau de Saumur
Overlooks the Loire Valley and steeped in history.
The tallest castle in France. English speaking guided tours every day at 1pm.
68 locals recommend
Brissac Castle
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 locals recommend
Rochemenier Troglodyte Village
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 locals recommend
Mushroom Museum
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 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
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.