Tous les monuments/châteaux

From Domaine de La Barre, history and beautiful site enthusiasts can feast their eyes on places dating from prehistory to the Renaissance, witnessing the power and wealth of Haut-Poitou.

In addition to the many Romanesque churches, including Saint-Hilaire de Melle church, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, here are a few suggestions to whet your appetite:

Within 20 minutes:

  • Roman Bridge of Gourgé
  • Medieval City of Parthenay
  • Les jardins du Gué in Lhoumois
  • Cities of: Saint Loup sur Thouet, Airvault

Within 40 minutes:

  • The commandery of the Antonins in Saint-Marc-la-Lande
  • Coudray-Salbart Castle
  • City of Thouars and its Regional Center for Resistance and Liberty
  • Château du Gazeau in Sainte-Ouenne
  • Renaissance Château of Coulonges sur l’Autize
  • Oiron Castle

Within an hour:

  • Bougon Tumuli, the oldest necropolis in Europe
  • Melle Silver Mines
  • The medieval village of Vouvant (one of the most beautiful villages in France)
  • St Mesmin Castle in Saint-André sur Sèvre
  • Fontevraud Abbey

 

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