Medieval castle – Path at the foot of the cliffs🤗 loop from Angles-sur-l'Anglin

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Medieval castle – Path at the foot of the cliffs🤗 loop from Angles-sur-l'Anglin

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Medieval castle – Path at the foot of the cliffs🤗 loop from Angles-sur-l'Anglin

03:04

49.2km

400m

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 352 m for 71 m

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36 m

Angles-sur-l'Anglin Castle and the Roc-aux-Sorciers

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Village classified among the most beautiful villages in France. Medieval city which was once flourishing thanks to its lace crafts.

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Medieval castle

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The Château d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin is an impressive medieval castle located in the village of Angles-sur-l'Anglin, in the Vienne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Anglin Valley, the castle offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and is a fascinating historical site.

History and Architecture
Origins: The castle was built in the 11th century by the family of the Lords of Angles. It was enlarged and modified over the following centuries, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, to reflect developments in medieval architecture.
Structure: The fortress is made up of several remarkable elements:
The Ramparts: The castle is surrounded by imposing ramparts, some of which are still well preserved. These walls provided a strategic defense against invaders.
The Tower: A large main tower, or keep, stands on the site, offering panoramic views of the Anglin Valley and the surrounding area.
Residential Buildings: The buildings adjacent to the tower were used as stately apartments and for various domestic functions.

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Medieval Castle of Angles-sur-l'Anglin

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5.50 km

Path at the foot of the cliffs🤗

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Hiking trail that passes in front of the Guignoterie climbing site, a few steps from the Anglin river.

Facing the slope of the Saint-Berthomé rock.

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18.9 km

The Gate of Time

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22.5 km

Saint-Savin Abbey on the Gartempe

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This magnificent abbey on the banks of the Gartempe is a national treasure. More than 400m2 of ceiling are covered with frescoes, painted in the 11th and 12th centuries making it a picture book of biblical scenes located 17 meters above the ground.
André Malraux, who was Minister of Culture at the time of General de Gaulle, had nicknamed him "the Roman Sixtine".
The Abbey of Saint Savin has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983 for its outstanding universal value.
It is also positioned as the starting point of the Valley of the frescoes.

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29.8 km

View of Saint-Savin Abbey Church

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The abbey is inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List due to its comprehensive and well-preserved collection of Romanesque wall paintings. It is worth visiting just for that. The abbey site has been occupied since at least the 9th century.

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