Baugé

Bauge was an independent commune until 2013 with 6289 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Maine -et -Loire in the Pays de la Loire. The landscape around Baugé is called Pays Baugeois.

On 1 January 2013, the municipalities Baugé, Montpollin, Pontigné, Saint -Martin- Le Vieil - Baugé d'Arcé and were merged into one commune nouvelle named Baugé -en- Anjou. Baugé forms after the merger a commune déléguée in this composite.

Geography

Baugé is located at the mouth of the river in altree Couasnon, about 40 km north-east of Angers. In Baugé is the 10,000 -acre forest of Chandelais, which goes back to the House of Anjou and is considered one of the most remarkable domain forests of France.

History

Dolmens and menhirs point to an early settlement of the area. The first mention in a contract of Charlemagne with the house of Anjou. However, this continued into the two kilometers south, settlement site today called Le Vieil Baugé -. Only 999 built the Men of Saumur is strategically situated on an attachment to the gradually developed into a settlement. 1421 won the Auld Alliance at the Battle of Baugé in the Hundred Years' War and the fate turned against the British. That from 1445 built by Duke René castle Baugé was his favorite hunting residence.

From 1800 to 1926 Baugé seat was a arrondissements.

Economy and infrastructure

Baugé has pre-and primary schools as well as a state and a private high school. A hospital and a medical college are also available in the city.

Leisure and culture

Attractions

The sights of the city were summarized in a historic trail.

• The castle from the 15th century, built in 1454-1465 under René I, today holds a museum of the history of the House of Anjou and regional issues.
• The medieval Old Town, a small town center.
• In the past the local hospital pharmacy from 1650 valuable equipment is on display.
• The well-known since 1244 True Cross of Anjou, which was manufactured according to the popular belief of parts of the cross of Christ is kept in the Chapelle de la Girouardière.

Tourism

Although Baugé is not considered a major tourist center, but there are accommodations and restaurants in different categories.

Sports

Baugé is the center of a Boule de Fort -called special variant of boule game that can be traced back to the 16th century. - You can walk mainly due to the marked trails in the forest of Chandelais with its impressive oak stands.

Twinning

• Milngavie, United Kingdom ( Scotland)
• Kelsterbach, Germany (Hessen)