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Montmérac

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Lovely new town in Charente, in region Nova Aquitaine, Montmérac takes place forty kilometers of Angouleme and its famous festival of comics on the edge of the Charente-Maritime. She was born on 1 January 2016 from the merger of Lamérac and Montchaude.

Of ancient origin, the territory of Montmérac was mainly developed in the Middle Ages, especially with the construction of various castles by local lords. Today, the town attracts visitors from all over France to discover a region rich in history and appreciate the architectural and historical heritage of this southern city of France.

Montmérac also attracted large food lovers with its many specialties like the Fins Bois Cognac AOC.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMontmérac
Postcode16300
Latitude45.4476170 (N 45° 26’ 51”)
Longitude-0.2004880 (W 0° 12’ 2”)
AltitudeFrom 60m to 147m
Surface area23.39 km²
Population735 inhabitants
Density31 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAngoulême (45 km, 41 min)
Insee code16224
IntercommunalityCC des 4B Sud Charente
DepartmentCharente
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Reignac3.4 km (5 min)
Barret4.9 km (7 min)
Guimps5.5 km (8 min)
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire6.8 km (10 min)
Le Tâtre6.9 km (10 min)
Lagarde-sur-le-Né8.5 km (14 min)
Condéon8.8 km (12 min)
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde9.9 km (13 min)
Touvérac10.3 km (15 min)
Saint-Ciers-Champagne10.6 km (13 min)
Lachaise10.8 km (15 min)
Salles-de-Barbezieux11.1 km (13 min)
Saint-Médard11.7 km (14 min)
Brie-sous-Archiac11.7 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the sixteenth century and remodeled in the late nineteenth, Castle Montchaude this incredible northern facade with stone opening frames of Jonzac. A true Renaissance gem, the building reveals a two pavilions building flanked a garden, a park and a beautiful terrace. Passing through the old town, be sure not to admire Saint-Cybard church of the late nineteenth century and the chapel Saint-Mathurin.

Former priory of Benedictine, St. Saturninus Lamérac church dates from the twelfth century. Restored in the nineteenth century, it has a typical architecture of this part of Charente. Passing through the old town, be sure not to walk to the pond of Vergne who can swim from early June to late August.

Several marked hiking trails are available in and around the town.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In July, the town offers a craft night market with local producers.

In May, up to the party of the rose with its fair flowers, craft show his or her sale of regional products.

Spring Festival

Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 12°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tour and tasting at the Domaine Montansier
Local flavoursFreeGraves-Saint-Amant (23 km)
Mazes at Mysterra Park
Nature and the great outdoors12 € to 16 € Montendre (25 km)
Treetop rope course and giant ziplines
Sports sensations10 € to 20 € Saint-Bris-des-Bois (41 km)
Guîtres-Marcenais Tourist Train
Nature and the great outdoors15 € Guîtres (46 km)
Pays Gabay o Guîtres railbike
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Guîtres (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Buckle of the Haros - saint yzan of soudiac / holy marians
HikeIntermediate5:15Saint-Yzan-de-Soudiac (38 km)
The Lagoon of Hell's Lagoon saugon - generac
HikeIntermediate3:55Saugon (38 km)
Loop of Vendoire
HikeEasy2:30Vendoire (39 km)
Boucle des Moulins - blaye civrac / saint savin
HikeIntermediate4:40Civrac-de-Blaye (42 km)
The Bouclettes
Cycling itineraryEasy1:30Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde (43 km)

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