Beaugency: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 74 - 210 La Tonnellerie
 Situated right outside the Sologne region, the hotel boasts a privileged location in the country of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. It welcomes you… MoreEUR 49 - 90 Logis Hotel Le Relais Des Templiers
 The Logis Le Relais des Templiers is located 300 metres from the Loire and in the heart of the old town of Beaugency.
The Relais des Templiers featur… MoreEUR 45 - 72 La Licorne
 La Licorne is located in the centre of Beaugency, near the banks of the Loire River. Each guest room has a private bathroom, work desk, flat-screen TV… MoreEUR 65 - 250 L´écu de Bretagne
 L’Ecu de Bretagne is situated in a quiet medieval village, just two steps away from the castles of Chambord, Blois and Chenonceaux.
The rooms at L… MoreEUR 99 - 209 Grand Hôtel de l´Abbaye
 Set in an abbey dating back to the 11th century on the Loire River, and close the famous castles of the Loire region, the hotel conceals numerous arch… MoreEUR 55 - 95 Auberge Maille d´Or - Inter-hotel
 Set in the peaceful countryside, this charming hotel is located near the Chateau de Beaugency and offers well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi overlooki… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beaugency: Guide
Beaugency is a town and commune in France|commune on the right bank of Loire River in the Loiret département in France|département, France.
History
The city of Beaugency has experienced a sometimes violent military history. It was occupied on four separate occasions by the English. On June 16 – 17, 1429, it was the site of the famous Battle of Beaugency, when it was finally freed by Joan of Arc.
Beaugency also played an important strategic role in the Hundred Years' War. It was burned by the protestants in 1567 and suffered extensive damage to the walls, the castle, and the church. In 1940 and again in 1944 the city was bombed by Nazi Germany.
On September 16, 1944: surrender of the German Major General Botho Henning Elster with 18,850 men and 754 officers at the Loire bridge of Beaugency to U.S. Major General Robert C. Macon of the U.S. 83rd Infantry Division|83rd Infantry Division.
Economic
Until 1846 Beaugency was an important commercial center due to trade along the Loire. After trade moved from the river to rail traffic, the city's role changed and Beaugency became a market center for the surrounding agricultural district. Today Beaugency's economy depends largely on tourism.
Sights
Church Saint Etienne (11th century)
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Abbey church (12th century)
Lock of Dunois (14. /15th century)
City hall (16th century)