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Les Loges du Parc is one of those buildings you first pass by and think: "beautiful hotel." Until you hear that it was La Roche-Posay's golden age during the Belle Époque, when wealthy Parisians would come here for months to take a spa treatment, stroll, and stroll. Built around 1905, the hotel already had something striking: — wide balconies for "airing out," as doctors called it, — a facade that resembled a chic townhouse more than a spa, — and a garden that once served as a meeting place for spa guests (read: gossiping, playing cards, and making wedding plans).

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The church of La Roche-Posay appears rather austere from the outside, but appearances can be deceiving. Inside, you'll find details you wouldn't immediately expect in such a small spa town: – stained-glass windows that make the entire interior glow in the right light, – Romanesque elements dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, – and a strikingly massive bell tower that also once served a defensive function. Fun fact: the church has always been the heart of the pilgrimage route, long before La Roche-Posay became known for its thermal springs. Travelers came here to pray before continuing on to the Creuse Valley.

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At first glance, this looks like a classic stone bridge, but it's actually an old railway bridge from the former Port-de-Piles – Argenton line. Decades ago, trains crossed it towards Châtellerault and Argenton-sur-Creuse. Now the railway is gone, but the viaduct remains. Massive, elegant, and almost perfectly reflected in the river. The large arches create the illusion of three large circles when the water is calm. An unexpectedly photogenic spot.

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The keep of La Roche-Posay is one of those towers you first walk past and think, "Okay, old block of stone." But upon closer inspection, you'll see this is no ordinary tower. It's a rare example of a purely defensive keep from the 11th century. The funny thing? It was deliberately built asymmetrically. Not because medieval builders were sloppy, but because the tower had to fit on the rocky ridge below.

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The Porte Bourbon is one of the medieval gates that once formed part of the city walls of La Roche-Posay. What many people don't know is that this gate served both as a defense and a toll station. Travelers entering the city used to have to stop here to pay taxes on goods. Note the details: the slanted slots at the top (where a portcullis or beams used to be attached) and the thick inner wall where soldiers waited. It feels small and unassuming, but this gate was once literally the city's "check-in."

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A stroll to consider!

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Perfectly doable with a dog.

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It does not seem to me that the castle of targé is to be visited 🤔

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A beautifully restored castle which now houses the Living Museum of the Middle Ages. An impressive building to look at. Admire it from the outside as you pass by.

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The forest lake is an ideal place for walkers. With its beaches and picnic areas, it is a highlight of the national forest.

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Living museum of the Middle Ages, come and attend one of the live demonstrations, explore the interior of the castle or admire it from the outside as you pass by.

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Guesnes Lake is a 4 hectare fishing pond in the heart of the forest. The Guesnes leisure park allows you to enjoy nature in a green setting. It covers 16 hectares with many marked hiking trails for exploring nature.

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Châtellerault is the 2nd city of the department of Vienne, behind Poitiers. With 35,000 inhabitants, the city was home to a very large arms factory which closed in 1968. Many things to see: the Targé castle, the Manu site, the bridges over the Vienne and the guinguettes on the banks of the river. 'water...

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A vast moor with no less than 6000 ponds! They were dug during the extraction of millstone, for more than 1000 years. Today, the site is home to exceptional flora and fauna. A path of interpretation goes around it.

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Small park with 6 different fountains.

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Old railway line - built in 1890. The train service from Chatelleraut to Chateauroux closed in 1972.

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The city gate dates from the 12th century.

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The "Grand Hotel-Style" house was opened as "Hotel Du Parc" in 1905.

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The tower is the last surviving part of a medieval citadel.

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