Although you cannot visit this chateau (it is privately owned by the La Rochefoucauld family) it provides a wonderful backdrop to the village and is truly a sight to behold from the river.
Verteuil Castle is a historic monument in Verteuil-sur-Charente. It dates back to 1080. It was here that François VI de la Rochefoucauld (French writer) wrote his Maxims.
At the entrance to St Germain we have a beautiful view of the castle. From the park next door, it is possible to swim in the Vienne and there is everything you need for a picnic.
The exterior of the castle is impressive. It is built on the basis of a square, each corner of which is protected by a tower. The moat surrounds the whole …