Elise's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to visit of interest….
Visit the Museum of Charroux - open April to December and the Bénédictine Abbey of Saint-Saveur founded in the VIII century with the Charlemagne tower. The covered XVI market is the largest in western France, built over a former cemetery.
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Charroux
Visit the Museum of Charroux - open April to December and the Bénédictine Abbey of Saint-Saveur founded in the VIII century with the Charlemagne tower. The covered XVI market is the largest in western France, built over a former cemetery.
Les Plus Belle Village de France - X century castle of the Ducs de Mortemart. Romanesque church once the private chapel of the Augustinian convent (now a private property) The former Carmelite convent contains a beautiful XVII century staircase. In the centre of the village is the charming Market Hall.
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Mortemart
Les Plus Belle Village de France - X century castle of the Ducs de Mortemart. Romanesque church once the private chapel of the Augustinian convent (now a private property) The former Carmelite convent contains a beautiful XVII century staircase. In the centre of the village is the charming Market Hall.
This delightful village boast nearly 18 points of interest, from the schoolroom to the clog makers workshop….quietly wander around the village immersing yourself in the history of this region.
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Montrol-Sénard
This delightful village boast nearly 18 points of interest, from the schoolroom to the clog makers workshop….quietly wander around the village immersing yourself in the history of this region.
A small low granite mountain range, fantastic for walking and mountain biking. This ancient land is charming and has many hidden gems.
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Monts de Blond
A small low granite mountain range, fantastic for walking and mountain biking. This ancient land is charming and has many hidden gems.
Visit the Collegiate Church in the centre of this bustling town. Lovely Saturday market…Visit the site Carot or walk around the Île de Chaillac.
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Saint-Junien
Visit the Collegiate Church in the centre of this bustling town. Lovely Saturday market…Visit the site Carot or walk around the Île de Chaillac.
Famous for its porcelain, Limoges is packed with history…visit the Cathedral St - Etienne, Quartier de la Boucherie with the Chapel of St Aurélien, porcelain museum or resistance museum or just wander round the ancient street…great for shopping.
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Limoges
Famous for its porcelain, Limoges is packed with history…visit the Cathedral St - Etienne, Quartier de la Boucherie with the Chapel of St Aurélien, porcelain museum or resistance museum or just wander round the ancient street…great for shopping.
Visit the imposing XII century Gothic Cathedral of Saint Peter, marriage place of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II and the church of Saint Radegonde where the saints tomb is located in the crypt. The Romanesque church Notre-Dame la Grande dates from the XI century, beautiful painted interior and stained glass windows..worth seeing during the illuminations. The Museum Sainte-Croix is well worth a visit, also great for shopping.
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Poitiers
Visit the imposing XII century Gothic Cathedral of Saint Peter, marriage place of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II and the church of Saint Radegonde where the saints tomb is located in the crypt. The Romanesque church Notre-Dame la Grande dates from the XI century, beautiful painted interior and stained glass windows..worth seeing during the illuminations. The Museum Sainte-Croix is well worth a visit, also great for shopping.
Approved by FIA & FFM the circuit is one of the most beautiful and one of the 6th most important in France. Hosting many special events though the year as well as track days.
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Circuit du Val de Vienne
2 La LongèreApproved by FIA & FFM the circuit is one of the most beautiful and one of the 6th most important in France. Hosting many special events though the year as well as track days.
Préfecture of the Charente department - nicknamed the balcony of the south-west. The city is dominated by the International Comic Strip Festival as well as the Francophone film festival and the Circuit des remparts..Great cultural life…bustling bars and restaurants, lovely shops....The XII century Medieval Romanesque Cathedral Saint Pierre stands proudly on the edge of the Plateau.
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Angoulême
Préfecture of the Charente department - nicknamed the balcony of the south-west. The city is dominated by the International Comic Strip Festival as well as the Francophone film festival and the Circuit des remparts..Great cultural life…bustling bars and restaurants, lovely shops....The XII century Medieval Romanesque Cathedral Saint Pierre stands proudly on the edge of the Plateau.
Verteuil-sur-Charente
Aventure Parc® Lacs de Haute Charente
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Beautiful medieval village on the banks of the river Vienne..Ruined Chateaux & Romanesque church…riverside bar…artisan boutique/brocante & great cafe..
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Saint-Germain-de-Confolens
Beautiful medieval village on the banks of the river Vienne..Ruined Chateaux & Romanesque church…riverside bar…artisan boutique/brocante & great cafe..