Beaufort-en-Vallee tourism and travel guide

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Visit Beaufort-en-Vallee: highlights and tourist information

Beaufort-en-Vallee is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Beaufort-en-Vallee in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Bauge at 13 km and Saumur at 23 km.

Beaufort-en-Vallee, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Bauge

at 13 km (direction north-east)

Bauge is a small traditional town with a small castle - and a very...

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Saumur

at 23 km (direction south-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 23 km (direction south-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 24 km (direction west-south-west)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

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Angers

at 26 km (direction west)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 26 km (direction west)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 26 km (direction west)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 26 km (direction west)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...

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Apocalypse Tapestry

at 26 km (direction west)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

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Chateau Plessis-Bourre

Castle at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines medieval and...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 32 km (direction south-west)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction south-east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...

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Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction south-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you can see...

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Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 34 km (direction south-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the facade and...

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Reserve excursions near Beaufort-en-Vallee

Map of places to visit near Beaufort-en-Vallee

Markets in and near Beaufort-en-Vallee

Market days in Beaufort-en-Vallee: weekly market: Wednesday;

• Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (0km)
• Longue-Jumelles: market Thursday (10km)
• Seiches-sur-le-Loir: market Thursday (18km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (19km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (20km)
• Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou: market Tuesday (21km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (23km)
• Noyant: market Friday (25km)
• Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (26km)
• Tierce: market Wednesday (27km)

More information about Beaufort-en-Vallee, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Beaufort-en-Vallee, France

What to do at Beaufort-en-Vallee? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Beaufort-en-Vallee.

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (32km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (34km)

National Monuments

• Chateau d'Angers (26km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (35km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• La Fleche (30km)
• Montreuil-Bellay (35km)
• Chateau-Gontier (56km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (12km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (12km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (34km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (35km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc de Lathan (28km)
• Parc et jardins du château du Lude (36km)
• Jardin d’atmosphère du Petit Bordeaux (54km)
• Les jardins du château du Rivau (57km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (23km)
• Chinon (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (26km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angers (26km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (32km)
• Chenille-Change (45km)
• Coudray (51km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (29km)

Geography and distances

Beaufort-en-Vallee is in the western-centre of France at 26 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Beaufort-en-Vallee is 246 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Beaufort-en-Vallee from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Brion, Fontaine-Guerin, Gee, La Menitre, Maze and Saint-Georges-du-Bois.

This page in French: Visiter Beaufort-en-Vallee