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Segré – a picturesque town
The town of Segré lies in the west of France, in the north-western corner of the Pays de la Loire. It is a picturesque place whose narrow streets and ancient stone bridge belie the fact that it is also a town with all mod cons and a thriving modern economic life. Dating from Roman times, Segré has had a chequered past, yet today its population of around 7,000 enjoy an enviable lifestyle in a highly attractive part of France.
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What to see and do in Segré
Segré is not a huge town, but it has a good variety of places to see and things to do. The sites of historic and scenic interest include the churches and the ancient stone bridge, the town hall and the floral parks and gardens which are quite stunning in summer. La Madeleine is probably the best loved of the churches, and is a neo-Byzantine edifice whose gardens are not only beautiful but also offer magnificent panoramic views of the town below.
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Seeking some culture?
The town is famed for its excellent archaeological museum, and Segré also boasts both a cultural centre and a theatre, so you won't have to make the trip to Angers to satisfy your cultural thirst unless you want to!
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Great shopping and dining
Segré is a superb town for those who enjoy France's wonderful shops, because it is very well supplied with these! The shops include supermarkets for everyday needs and total convenience, but you can also find the traditional boulangeries, patisseries and chocolateries which make for indulgent afternoon browsing and sampling! While on the subject of indulgence, Segré is a town which offers a really good selection of restaurants and cuisines. Whether your tastes run to traditional French cuisine, spicy Thai, delicious Vietnamese or take away pizzas you will find something in Segré that suits you.
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Energy to spare?
For those of you with energy to spare, Segré has excellent sporting facilities. There is a new indoor swimming pool to allow for all season swimming, and also an outdoor pool for those long hot sunny summer days. Equestrians can access a very highly regarded horse-riding centre, and not far from the town there is golf, fishing, a race course and a river marina for boating. If you are looking to investigate the area around Segré, you could do worse than make a day trip to Angers, which is a lovely city with a delightful café culture. Driving around in the countryside here is also delightful, with the Bocage patchwork fields and rivers creating one of France's prettiest landscapes.
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How to get there
The nearest airports to Segré are those of Rennes and Nantes, which offer a choice of direct flights from the UK and Ireland. Nantes is served by GB Airways, Ryanair and Aer Arran while Rennes is served by flybe and Aer Lingus. Train travel is another excellent option, as the TGV runs from Paris or Lille to Angers. If you are driving, the A11 auto route from Paris will take you close to Segré.
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Property prices and availability in and around Segré
The property market in the area is very strong, with accessibility from the UK a factor as well as proximity to the capital. There are many lovely properties on the market around Segré, with cottages built from local stone and slate being traditional and sought after.
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