Capital of the Baugeois and King René's town, Baugé-en-Anjou charms with its pre-Renaissance château, its near-intact 17th-century apothecary and the mysterious twisted spires scattered across the surrounding countryside. Here are the sights not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Baugé-en-Anjou, places to visit near Baugé or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Baugé-en-Anjou on the interactive mapBuilt between 1454 and 1465 as a hunting lodge for King René of Anjou, this château reveals the King's Chamber, a palm-tree vault unique in Anjou, and a sound-and-light show in the attic.
See on the map →A stone's throw from the château, this wood-panelled room preserves over 600 faience jars and Italo-Moorish albarelli in near-intact condition, a unique witness to medicine of old.
See on the map →This 15th-century helical spire, which looks as though it has been wrung like a corkscrew, is part of the famous twisted-spire trail of the Baugeois, among the most intriguing in Europe.
See on the map →A former Cistercian barn turned into a 15th-century pleasure manor, fully furnished in period style, one of the most authentic medieval survivals in Anjou.
See on the map →Former hunting grounds of King René, this state forest is the most remarkable massif in Anjou, threaded with waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding.
See on the map →Stroll along the tree-lined mall and its bandstand, between the sub-prefecture building and the Second Empire courthouse, in this town of unspoilt charm, once the seat of five jurisdictions.
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