Plan a visit to Bossée around two questions: Which traces of the past interest you, and would you prefer a cycling route, a circular walk or an event in town? For architectural and monument history, there are the Ancien château des Etangs and the Église Saint-Laurent; for outdoor activity, you can choose between a cycling route ending in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine and a circular walk in Bossée, two different types of route. Events in February and May offer further dates to plan around. La Maison Chevalier in Beaulieu is one option for gîte accommodation.
Architectural history and heritage protection
The fortified Ancien château des Etangs was built around 1492 by Abbot Jean du Puy. Since 14 September 1949, its southwest tower, the east façade of the eastern building and the fortified gate have been partially protected as historic monuments. The construction period and the protection date mark different historical layers; the protection applies to the specified elements. This partial protection is more precise than a general statement about the entire building.
The Église Saint-Laurent adds a longer span to the picture of Bossée’s architectural history: its construction phases date from the 12th to the 16th century. The bell tower and the entire south façade from the 12th century have been preserved. The bell tower with its spire was classified as a historic monument by decree on 10 October 1921. This makes it possible to distinguish between the different construction phases, the preserved parts and the later classification date.
Anyone interested in architectural development can compare the château and the church using these different dates: one has an approximate construction date, while the church has a succession of construction phases. The heritage protection dates, in turn, answer a different question from the construction dates.
Cycling route and circular walk
The cycling route “A fond les vallons”, Circuit n°56, starts in Bossée and ends in Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine. The hilly landscape is a feature of this particular cycling route. The start and finish are therefore in different places; as a type of route, it differs from a circular walk in Bossée.
The Circuit De Randonnée N°1 is a 9.5 km circular walk in Bossée on natural terrain; it is accessible on foot and by road. Before setting out, check local access conditions rather than relying on operational details. The two routes differ in their described format: the walk is identified as a loop, with its length and terrain given, while the cycling route has a different destination.
Events throughout the year
The Fête de la Saint Vincent in Bossée takes place on the second Saturday in February; the Brocante is held annually in the town centre on the first Sunday in May. If you would like to plan your trip around either event, check the date before travelling.
Accommodation in Bossée
The location is important when looking for accommodation: La Maison Chevalier is a gîte in Beaulieu, 37240 Bossée. Check current availability before booking.
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