Culture
The Church of Saint Martin in Bussy-Albieux was built from 1879 to 1880 and consecrated on 3 August 1880. Its furnishings include a bronze bell cast in 1651 using the lost-wax process. The church also contains a limestone pulpit from the late 19th century depicting the four Evangelists.
The Chapel of Saint Antoine in Albieux dates from the 11th to 12th century. The Château de Souternon, a castle, the Bonlieu Abbey, a historic site, the ruins of the Château de Couzan, and the Château de Chalain, a castle, are also located in the vicinity of Bussy-Albieux.
Landscape and nature
The RD8 divides Bussy-Albieux into two landscape areas: to the west lies a hill covered with meadows, forests and vineyards; to the east extends a plain surrounded by ponds, with irrigated agricultural land.
The wetland group consisting of the Étangs d’Ormaie, des Longes and des Chazeaux is located in the municipalities of Bussy-Albieux, Pommiers and Sainte-Foy-Saint-Sulpice and is particularly important for bird populations and flora.
The Pic de Montverdun, a mountain, and Haut de Vitré Sud, a mountain, are located in the vicinity of Bussy-Albieux. In the wider regional surroundings of Bussy-Albieux are Morière, a mountain, and Haut de Vitré Nord, a mountain.
Experiences
The farm visit at Domaine des Mylânes includes a milking demonstration and explanations about donkey milk. During the tour, visitors can get to know the donkeys, observe their habits and learn about their communication. The tour also shows how donkey milk is obtained and processed into natural soaps.
Local life
In the town centre of Bussy-Albieux there is a bakery that makes bread with natural sourdough and bakes it in a wood-fired oven.
Trails
The GR 765 and the Way of St James run along the route as a stage between Bussy-Albieux and Leignecq.
When planning a stay in Bussy-Albieux, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Other destinations: Saint-Jean-La-Vêtre, Neaux, Saint-Priest-La-Vêtre, Estivareilles, Sauvain, Villemontais, Roanne, Saint-Haon-Le-Châtel
