A medieval documentary reference, a 19th-century church and the remains of a former château reveal different layers of Boufféré’s history. There is also a leisure park, a confectionery with a factory shop, and two green spaces with different facilities. In Boufféré, cultural history, confectionery production, play and exercise sit side by side. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Boufféré, these different attractions can help you choose a destination: from architectural history and an insight into production to picnic and leisure facilities.

Church history spanning several centuries

The oldest documentary mention of a place of worship in Boufféré dates from 17 May 1179. It includes the wording “capellam de Boferre” and marks an early written record of the place. This should be distinguished from the present-day Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, which dates from the 19th century. The architect Victor Clair built the nave, transept and choir between 1861 and 1864. This means that the medieval mention of a place of worship and the construction of the church known by its present name are more than six centuries apart. The terms help to identify the parts of the building: the nave is the main longitudinal space, the transept runs across it, and the choir forms a distinct area of the church.

Traces of a château and garden

Another historical highlight is La Sénardière in Boufféré. The estate includes the remains of a former château dating from the early 14th century, moats eight metres wide and restored Renaissance gardens. The remains point to the former building, the eight-metre-wide moats give the estate a distinct outline, and the Renaissance gardens add landscaped outdoor spaces to the history of the château. Unlike the church history, which can be traced through a mention from 1179 and a 19th-century building, La Sénardière brings together the history of a château and its gardens in one place.

Play and confectionery production

Ludi Planet is an indoor, air-conditioned family leisure park in Boufféré. Its attractions include six play zones with age-appropriate play structures. Ludi Planet therefore offers something different from the historic sites: play zones and age-appropriate structures are at the heart of its facilities. Opening details and the layout of the park may change; check the latest information before your visit.

Confiserie Pinson focuses on confectionery production. Its factory shop adjoins the production workshop; visitors can discover the secrets of making confectionery and chocolate there. Sweets and chocolates made on site are also sold there. Production and sales are therefore brought together at the same factory shop.

Picnics and exercise outdoors

The outdoor facilities also differ in their details. On Rue du Stade, there is a picnic area with tables near a cycle path. The Espace vert des Margelles, by contrast, has a shaded picnic table and an outdoor fitness trail. It is located near Boufféré’s boules court and multi-use sports court. For an outdoor break, you can compare the facilities directly: Rue du Stade offers tables and proximity to the cycle path; the Margelles area adds a shaded table, a fitness trail and proximity to the boules court and multi-use sports court.

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