Bocé

Bocé is a commune with 609 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Maine -et -Loire in the Pays de la Loire.

Geography

Bocé located in the southeast of Canton main town Baugé, touched by the department of road D 938 The city center is relatively small, about the district numerous hamlets and isolated farmsteads are distributed. With approximately 150 ha has Bocé share of the forest of Chandelais.

History

Bocé was first mentioned in 1036 as Rotbertum. 1080 the parish was founded and powered by the monks of the monastery Marmoutier.

Culture and sights

The Romanesque church of St. Martin de Vertou from the 11th century is built in typical Romanesque churches of Anjou style. From time to time concerts are held in the house of God. - In the municipality there are the castles Château Parpacé and Château de l' Auberdière. Auberdière was about 1778 in the style of Louis XVI. built and can at least be visible from the outside. A count of Auberdière fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Leisure and Tourism

Bocé is seeking a well-kept village, and won several times the regional competition concours des villes et villages fleuris, comparable with Our village is beautiful. There are in the Forest of the hiking trail Chandelais Circuit du Grand- Mandon. For the typical game of boules in the area, the Boule de Fort, is also available in Bocé a specific installation. At the edge of the forest is also an equestrian sport facility.

Baugé -en- Anjou | Bocé | Chartrené | Cheviré -le- Rouge | Clefs Val d' Anjou | Cuon | Échemiré | Fougeré | Le Guédéniau | Saint- Quentin- lès- Beaurepaire

• Municipality in the department of Maine -et -Loire
• Place in Pays de la Loire