All roads lead to Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire!
The 3,000 inhabitants of Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire live in a unique setting, 30 km from Angers on the banks of the Loire. A charming town, Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire combines historic charm with modernity. Families will find plenty to do here, thanks to the wide range of associations and events that set the pace for local life. Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire has easy access to the major conurbations, nature close at hand and a contagious energy, making it a place where every day is a new discovery!
4 reasons to fall in love with Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire!
Connected to the world
Over the centuries, Ingrandes' location on the banks of the Loire has ensured that it has always been at the heart of crossings and trade. As a commercial crossroads on the river between Brittany and Anjou, it has seen crowds and fairs pass through, and even today it benefits from quick and easy access by car or train to Angers and Nantes. Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire is always on the move, with the regular Aléop 424 service and a social transport service for isolated people. Add to that the Aléop regional school transport network, which provides journeys for younger children, and you've got a town that's perfectly connected to its region and beyond!
For its rich and varied local offering
Your weekly rendez-vous? The Friday morning market! And if that's not enough, there are bakeries, pastry shops, caterers and local producers all within easy reach, not to mention a supermarket, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, hairdressers, nail salon, car garage and even a grooming salon. In short, all the services you need to make your daily life easy and delicious!
Enjoy a vibrant local life.
Parties, festivals and events all year round! There's never a dull moment here. The"Décalons la Tonnelle" festival in August and the Saint Mathieu festival in September bring everyone together. With cultural associations galore and even an Art & Essai cinema, the town is bustling with artistic, musical and theatrical activities. Special mention must go to the Phénomène J bookshop and the Ou Où Ouh! art workshop.
Express your creativity
Want to give free rein to your talents? Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire is fertile ground for creativity and craftsmanship. Between agriculture, commerce and (arts) crafts, there's plenty of room for all kinds of creators. The Collectif Les Locomotivés and the Imaginarium shop are there to prove it!
What's not to be missed?
- Go for a walk or cycle along the Loire, and during the summer months take advantage of the sandbanks on the beach on the other side of the river to relax.
- Visit the temporary exhibitions and the collection of church clock mechanisms at the Salle des Marronniers.
- Stroll through the narrow streets and quays of the town to discover its past and admire the stained glass windows of its modern church, which has been awarded the "20th Century Heritage" label.
