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Moulins-sur-Tardoire

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Charente new town, New Aquitaine, Moulins-sur-Tardoire takes place twenty kilometers of Angouleme and its festival of comics and film. She was born on January 1, 2019 from the merger of Rancogne and Vilhonneur.

At the gates of Perigord, Moulins-sur-Tardoire territory has been occupied since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the remains found on site. It was initially developed in the Middle Ages before becoming a center of industry, including the creation of forges in the seventeenth century on Rancogne. Oolitic limestone quarries of Vilhonneur also is famous site beyond the borders of the region.

Today, Moulins-sur-Tardoire attracts many visitors because of its ideal location to explore the area, but also its rich historical and natural heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMoulins-sur-Tardoire
Postcode16220
Latitude45.6806490 (N 45° 40’ 50”)
Longitude0.4196280 (E 0° 25’ 11”)
AltitudeFrom 81m to 137m
Surface area21.88 km²
Population794 inhabitants
Density36 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAngoulême (24 km, 38 min)
Insee code16406
IntercommunalityCC La Rochefoucauld porte du Périgord
DepartmentCharente
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Sornin2.9 km (6 min)
Vouthon3.6 km (6 min)
Pranzac6.2 km (7 min)
Chazelles6.9 km (8 min)
Montbron7.4 km (10 min)
Marillac-le-Franc7.7 km (12 min)
Saint-Germain-de-Montbron7.8 km (12 min)
La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois9.3 km (11 min)
Bunzac9.7 km (11 min)
Marthon10.2 km (16 min)
Orgedeuil10.5 km (11 min)
Eymouthiers12.1 km (15 min)
Grassac12.2 km (19 min)
Rivières12.3 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Overlooking the Tardoire, St. Peter's Church Rancogne dates from the second half of the twelfth century. It deserves a visit, like the castle not far. In the heart of a green area, it was built in the sixteenth century on the site of the former castle Cressiec. In this old building, it is still possible to admire a relic, a round half-moon that was used to defend the caves and underground leading to the church. Strolling about the town, you can also explore the cave Rancogne classified Natura 2000. Considered one of the most important French sites of bats, it can be visited without special permission. Rancogne is also crossed by the GR4, a hiking trail that connects Royan Grasse.

Stopping on Vilhonneur, enjoy the beauty of its architecture. On site it is possible to discover the castle of the sixteenth century largely destroyed. Listed historic monument, it has however yet a portal with a line of barricades on battlements and a square tower with a turret with spiral staircase. Do not miss the house of tithing, opposite the castle, or the home of Rochebertier. He also listed historic monument, it was built in the late sixteenth century and remodeled in the eighteenth. It consists of a square defense tower and three round towers. After admiring the mill stone, you will discover two prehistoric caves of the city. Discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, the cave of the Closet, listed building, is open to the public in summer, reservation, revealing its beautiful wall art murals. Discovered in the early 2000s, the face of the cave is limited to a small number of annual visits to preserve the still art frescoes parietal expertise and that are older than those of Lascaux. You can also find shelter from the Bois du Roc also listed historic monument.

Vilhonneur is also crossed by the GR4 popular with walkers.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

In October, up to the days of the Mills living Bandiat, the Tardoire and Argence including offering free tours of the mill stone, as well as exhibitions and demonstrations of skills.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Face de Tract Escape Game
Entertainment52 € to 84 € La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois (7.3 km)
Sightseeing cruise in the Venice of Périgord
Entertainment7 € to 10 € Brantôme en Périgord (39 km)
Tour and tasting at the Domaine Montansier
Local flavoursFreeGraves-Saint-Amant (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Trotte-Renard Mill
Village visitEasy1:30Bunzac (5.8 km)
Banks of the Tardoire
HikeEasy1:30Eymouthiers (10.6 km)
From Saint-Estèphe in Piégut
HikeEasy4:00Saint-Estèphe (21 km)
Loop of Vendoire
HikeEasy2:30Vendoire (31 km)
La Vallade loop
HikeEasy3:30Saint-Saud-Lacoussière (35 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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