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 …
Small village known for its castle, built on the edge of Vienne: the Château des Ormes, which is listed and open to the public between June and September. You can …
Small lake superbly well laid out with a cycle path, hiking trails, shaded picnic tables, self-service barbecues and a small, not too expensive guinguette.
Impressive 15th century fortified castle. The castle is private and cannot be visited, but it is possible to spend the night there in a bed and breakfast. bienvenueauchateau.com/chateaux/chateau-de-la-motte
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul looks back on a tradition of more than 1,000 years. With ornaments and geometric shapes, animals and plants as representations. Time to look.
Small village known for its castle, built on the edge of Vienne: the Château des Ormes, which is listed and open to the public between June and September. You can …
This 15th century castle has a small park with century-old lime trees and has restored its medieval garden. It is now possible to stay there because it has been transformed into a bed and breakfast.
In 1642, the king's advisor and Colbert's uncle, Antoine-Martin Pussort, acquired the estate and began construction of a vast building consisting of seven pavilions with French-style gardens.