Laigné-en-Belin is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France. It was the birthplace of Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Points of interest Arboretum des Quintes Notable residents Basil Moreau, (1799-1873), Catholic priest and founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross See also Communes of the Sarthe department References Communes of Sarthe