Discover La Bazouge-Du-Désert

La Bazouge-Du-Désert offers concrete points of interest to help you plan your trip, spanning architectural and art history as well as excursions into the countryside. These include the parish church of Saint-Martin with its stained-glass windows, the former Malagra paper mill site, the Tertre Alix Chapel and the Circuit de l’Épinay walking route. The viewpoint at L’Épinay is also a notable landscape feature, with its far-reaching views. This gives you the opportunity to weigh up whether you would prefer to focus on historic buildings and works of art or explore a designated route during your stay.

Churches, Chapels and Works of Art

The parish church of Saint-Martin offers a clear timeline: it was rebuilt in 1911, and the construction work continued until September 1913. Its stained-glass windows also date from the 1910s and were made by the master glassmaker Alleaume of Laval. At Saint-Martin, the history of the rebuilding and the craftsmanship of the windows stand out as two distinct aspects. These dates give you a point of reference for placing the church’s construction phase and the creation of its furnishings in context.

The statue “Saint moine au chien ou à la biche” is located in the Chapelle Saint-Clair in L’Hermitage, La Bazouge-du-Désert. It is carved from wood and polychrome-painted, meaning it is decorated in several colors. The title itself offers two possibilities for the animal motif: a dog or a doe. The statue was listed as a protected object on 5 December 1980. Its location, material, decoration and listing date give you several specific aspects to consider when viewing this work of art.

A distinctive feature of the Tertre Alix Chapel is its architectural connection to an ancient oak: it is built against the tree. The chapel is recorded in the first cadastral register of 1834 for the municipalities of La Bazouge-du-Désert and Louvigné-du-Désert. These details bring together two of its notable features: the unusual connection between a building and a tree, and an early register, dated precisely, in which the chapel appears.

Malagra and Local History

Malagra is a former paper mill site. The building there dates from 1716. Malagra is also considered the place where the Prince of Talmond was arrested in 1793. He was a leader of the Chouannerie. The two dates mark different chapters: 1716 dates the building, while 1793 refers to the historic arrest. If you are interested in local history, Malagra thus connects the site’s former use with a recorded historical episode.

Walking Route and Countryside

For your hiking plans, the Circuit de l’Épinay is a clearly identified route: the circular trail is 6.5 kilometers long and starts at the church square in La Bazouge-Du-Désert. It offers a way to discover the landscapes of the municipality. Check trail conditions and markings locally before setting out. When planning, it is helpful to distinguish the route details from the viewpoint: the 6.5-kilometer distance refers to the circular trail, while the far-reaching panoramic view is at the viewpoint of L’Épinay.

From the viewpoint of L’Épinay, the panoramic view extends across the Glaine Valley and includes a view of Mayenne. The panorama is thus described with reference to two geographic features: the Glaine Valley and Mayenne. Alongside the specific route length, these landscape features are another focus to consider when deciding what interests you.

Cycling and Hiking Excursions

The Cyclos Roue Libre Bazougeaise association organizes weekly cycling and hiking excursions: on Tuesdays, Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings. The association is open to everyone; a license is required to take part. Before your trip, check the listed dates and confirm the participation requirements, as they may change. This will help you fit the association’s activities into your own excursion plans without losing sight of the stated schedule or license requirement.

Local attractions range from individual religious buildings and a named work of art to a circular route, a viewpoint and organized association outings. When choosing a hotel in La Bazouge-Du-Désert, you can use these options to plan your stay: the key question is whether you want to devote your time mainly to architectural and local history or plan a hiking or cycling activity. When preparing, take the stated distance, timing and participation details into account in their respective contexts.

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