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Locality of Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, Soucelles takes place about fifteen kilometers from Angers and its famous castle, not far from Villevêque or Montreuil-sur-Loir, on the banks of the Loir.
Soucelles knew a human occupation from the 1st century BC, with the arrival of a Gallic tribe, the Andigans, seduced by the landscapes. On the side of Calvinism during the wars of religion of the sixteenth century, the town suffers heavily, especially seeing his castle burned.
With its rich history and significant architectural heritage, the town of Soucelles continues to attract many visitors each year wanting to discover the local culture, as well as the mysteries of this part of Maine-et-Loire. Its proximity to Angers, known for its tapestry of the Apocalypse, also makes it an ideal place to stay in the region.
Villevêque:
The Saint-Pierre church and its Romanesque bell tower.
The presbytery, located opposite the church.
The castle museum.
The Froment mill.
Concerns:
Two sites classified as Historical Monuments testify to the oldness of the commune, the dolmen of the stone Cesée, as well as the menhir of the finger of Caesar. The first is an Angevin sandstone dolmen whose chamber is more than seven meters long and three meters wide. According to tradition, the fairy who built the dolmen would have printed the imprint of his heel and his staff on the upper face of the cover table before jumping into the Loir. His name, meanwhile, comes from his partial destruction by lightning. Eocene sandstone slab 2.40 meters high, the menhir of the finger of Caesar, would take its name from Julius Caesar.
The chapel of La Roche-Foulques, listed as a Historic Monument, is a private property unveiling a typical architecture of the region. Not far, it is also possible to admire the castle of Soucelles, also registered with the Historical Monuments. Today property of the town, it was rebuilt in the sixteenth century, following destruction during the wars of Religion. One can still admire, in addition to the main house, the outbuildings, the chapel of Petit-Saint-Martin, and the temple of Diane, also listed as Historical Monuments.
Several marked hiking trails allow you to discover the heritage of Soucelles, as well as its fauna and flora.
Villevêque:
Rives en fête: party on the banks of the Loir. On the program: garage sales, funfair and fireworks.
In summer: Nov'Art. Event bringing together around fifteen artists, coming from all over France with varied artistic disciplines. More than a hundred works are presented. Video installations, sculptures, in situ works (Land art), works on canvas… an abundance of supports allows the presentation of the historic center and the banks of the Loir.
Soucelles:
A Christmas market with entertainment is organized in December.