Behuard description and photos - France: Loire Valley (Topic)

Behuard description and photos - France: Loire Valley. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Behuard.

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Beuir is the name given to the island on the Loire River and the municipality in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de Loire region, 13 kilometers from Angers and 75 kilometers from Nantes. Actually, the village is located on this small island, about one and a half hundred people permanently live here.

The Loire is one of the most famous rivers in France: firstly, it is the longest (its length is more than a thousand kilometers), secondly, in the river valley there are many medieval castles (for example, Beaufort, Chevenon, La Roche), cathedrals and palaces (the palace of the Dukes of Nevers), as well as cities such as Orleans, Tours, Blois, Angers and others. Near Nantes, the Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is also called the "royal river" and its valley for the beauty of the architectural heritage - “the wedding dress of France”. The architectural monuments of the Loire Valley are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

There are very few attractions on the island of Beuire. One of them is a church built in the 15th century. If you believe the local legend, then this church owes its appearance to King Louis XI, who, traveling along the Loire, got into such a strong storm that he was forced to call for the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The king gave his word that if he was saved, he would build a church in honor of the Mother of God. Louis XI was thrown ashore on the island of Beyuar, he kept his promise, and today pilgrims from all over France and other countries are striving to a small church on the island. In addition to the church, the island also houses a nursing home for clergy.

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