Coteaux-du-Blanzacais

Listed building, St Arthémy Blanzac church is dedicated to the Bishop of the martyred victim Arvernes the fourth century. Originally founded by monks of Puypéroux, it has yet its origins a bell tower and a twelfth century Romanesque choir, the thirteenth transept arms and a nave and a Gothic facade. On the capitals of the tower, one can admire beautiful sculptures of the twelfth century and many paintings that were discovered in the late 1990s as the baptism of Christ the fifteenth century, or the great Saint Christopher of the sixteenth century near the 'Entrance.

Walking through the village, you will also discover the old St. Nicolas church of Romanesque origin, the ancient Church of St. Andrew which one can still see two buttresses and a small window, or the Church Saint-Cybard Porcheresse. The latter is considered one of the oldest in the Angoumois and was raised in the course of the eleventh century. Rebuilt in the twelfth, she reveals particularly narrow windows monolith lintel and beautiful arches. It is now classified as an historic monument. Do not miss either the high defensive tower of the thirteenth century in the current college or Castle St. Andrew, a nineteenth mansion overlooking the road Villebois.

Listed building, the chapel of the Templars of Cressac-Saint-Genis was built in the twelfth century. In architecture, it respects the rules of Cistercian Bernard of Clairvaux revealing a simple rectangle facing East with a plan similar to that of the church of Sénanque. Retrieved by the Hospitallers in the fourteenth century, it was later sold as national property after the French Revolution. Protestant place of worship in the early twentieth century, the chapel has since experienced several restoration campaigns. Open to the public, it reveals such beautiful murals depicting battles of the Crusades or the Templars exploits. Religious reasons are also present with the weighing of souls by Michel or holy chrism. The building is built in ordinary limestone with a mortar of sand and lime and pilasters and angles stone. Nearby you can also visit the Church of Our Lady of Cressac the eleventh century and rebuilt in the nineteenth or Saint-Genis church surrounded by a cemetery.

Located in the heart of the village and also listed building, the Saint-Léger church is especially a great bell of the first half of the seventeenth century. Let yourself be seduced by the house of the Sablière, a building of the seventeenth century at right angles along with a small loft.

• The market is held every Wednesday morning.
• In April, up to the global celebration of the game with animations and demonstrations.
• Concerts are offered in June on the occasion of Music Day.
• In mid-August, up to the August 15 holiday with an animated meals and various other activities.
• In September, Cressac-Saint-Genis offers its patronal feast with barbecue and various games.

• From 2 to 30 april 2024
• 8 route de Montmoreau, Blanzac, Médiathèque Intercommunale
• On loan from the Médiathèque Départementale, discover the diversity of species and the balance they bring to our daily lives. Free admission during opening hours.

• From 15 to 26 april 2024
• 6 Route de Montmoreau, ATLEB - Amicale du temps libre en Blanzacais
• Various activities on offer on Wednesdays for the Easter holidays on the theme of our beautiful regions of France, the South.

• From 22 to 26 april 2024
• 6 Route de Montmoreau, ATLEB - Amicale du temps libre en Blanzacais
• ATLEB is organising a trip to Le Chambon, where the programme includes pumpstrack, climbing, orienteering … - 16 places available. Don't hesitate to sign up for this trip - You must register before 31 March 2024.

• From 2 may to 29 june 2024
• 6 Route de Montmoreau, ATLEB - Amicale du temps libre en Blanzacais
• Atleb offers a range of eco-responsible events : creative workshops, decorating, sewing and much more… registration required, membership required to take part in the workshops.

• On 4 may 2024
• Rock and SKA influences. The music is certainly festive, but make no mistake, it serves the cause of sharp lyrics that are often critical of society and the world we live in.

• On 4 may 2024
• ZI Près des Regains
• Promotional sale organised by Atleb : 1 bought = 1 offered in the same category.

• From 9 to 12 may 2024
• Comité des fêtes
• The Comité des fêtes de Coteaux du Blanzacais is organising a four-day fair, so come one, come all !

• From 24 to 26 may 2024
• 7, chez Gayet
• Fête de l'estampe 2024 à l'atelier des coteaux chez Gérard Jullien

• On 4 july 2024
• Mago feat Guizmo (Tryo) et Drum. Every time they play, the Mago duo sets you on fire ! And because fans love to see them again, they're back for another crazy concert, accompanied by Guizmo from the group Tryo !