Saint-Jean-de-Côle

Listed as an historic monument, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is the former priory church of Saint-Jean-de-Côle. Built in the 12th century, it has the singularity - among other things - of not having a nave. Outside, 75 modillions (small sculptures representing plants or characters) can be found under the roofs of the chapels.

The building is also preceded by a charming little hall. The church is open to the public all year round.

Only open during Heritage Days and group visits from 20 people (by reservation at the Tourist Office), the priory initially built in the 11th century was destroyed during the 100 Years War, rebuilt in the 15th century, it is now partially classified as an historic monument.

While passing through Saint-Jean-de-Côle, do not miss to admire the old 12th century bridge classified as an historic monument, the narrow streets beautifully flowered as well as half-timbered houses built in the 14th century.

Also listed as a Historic Monument, the Château de la Marthonie, built in the 12th century and destroyed during the 100 Years War, rebuilt in the 15th and 17th centuries. These exteriors as well as the grand staircase and the large 17th century living room (fully restored) can be seen during guided tours organized by the Tourist Office from July to mid-September, every day at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The green way, formerly the railway line, offers seventeen kilometers of hiking (from Thiviers to St Pardoux the river) to stroll and admire the surroundings and the beautiful village that is Saint-Jean-de-Côle. It is also the start (or finish!) Of the Flow Vélo

The second weekend of May, see the famous Floralies of Saint-Jean-de-Côle arrive during which the medieval village is adorned with thousands of flowers.

In June, the Musicôle festival offers several concerts in the village.

• From 31 january to 17 april 2024
• 3 canton des Templiers, Saint Jean de Côle
• Jewelry training - ? For beginners and intermediates - ? 6 sessions, 3 hours per week - ? Every Wednesday from 09:30 to 12:30 - ? At the Maison Associative des Floralies, rue du Château in Saint-Jean-de-Côle. - ? 540 ? For the 6-week course, including all materials, tools, copper for testing and 25gr 925 silver for the two projects. - ? You will have 18 hours to complete two projects (ring, pendant, bracelet or earrings). You will learn the jeweler ? S first gestures : - tracing, drilling, cutting, sawing, filing, texturing, shaping, soldering, polishing, satin-finishing… - Classes include demonstrations, with new techniques introduced each week and the opportunity to practice on copper test pieces. - I provide research materials and techniques to guide creativity, and everyone can work on the pieces of their choice

• From 13 to 28 april 2024
• 19 rue du château, Château de la Marthonie
• Ceramics exhibition "paralleles, entre la ceramique du XIX^e siecle et celle contemporaine" (parallels between 19th century and contemporary ceramics) - Discover the history of 19th-century ceramics and contemporary works. - Free - This is an indoor event.

• From 15 to 26 april 2024
• 19 rue du château, Château de la Marthonie
• Guided tour of the chateau & ceramic exhibition - The guided tour includes the exterior architecture, the 17th-century grand staircase, the 17th-century grand salon and the ceramics exhibition. - 3.50 ? - Free for children under 12 - This event is scheduled outdoors, but can be moved indoors in case of bad weather - Reservations required by phone, e-mail, online or on site

• From 20 to 28 april 2024
• 19 rue du château, Château de la Marthonie
• "cyrano de bergerac… en un peu court" - Cyrano de Bergerac ? Yes, I see … the one with the big nose … the film with Depardieu … Bergerac ? Yes, it's not far … - Come and (re) discover the story of the Gascon with the big nose, the big heart and the big love. A stroll through part of the château, during which two actors and an actress re-enact passages from E.Rostand's play. - Full price : 10 ? - Reduced rate (under 18, unemployed…) : 8 ? - Free for children under 6 - This event will take place outdoors, but can be moved indoors in case of bad weather - Reservations required by phone, e-mail, online or on site

• From 11 to 12 may 2024
• Bourg
• Vaulted rooms of the castle of Marthonie decorated with flowers as well as the 12th century church. Flower and plant exhibitors throughout the village. Nurserymen, horticulturists and craftsmen will make you discover plants, flowers and various objects. Pastries and sandwiches stand, refreshment stand, catering on the spot.

• From 17 to 23 june 2024
• Office de Tourisme, Rue du Château
• Figurative. Watercolors and oil paintings - Visible during Saint Jean de Côle Tourist Office opening hours : Saturday and Monday afternoons : 2 - 5:30 pm and Tuesday to Friday : 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2 - 5:30 pm

• From 24 june to 14 july 2024
• Office de Tourisme, Rue du Château
• Contemporary calligraphy - Indian ink on paper - Etymologically, calligraphy is beautiful writing, the art of shaping handwritten characters. The calligraphy I practise is quite the opposite : here, it is suggested and used as material. Indeed, what interests me in writing is the gesture itself, i.e. calligraphy is not a pretext for giving meaning to the signs, and by extension to the painting, but rather for giving free rein to one ? S imagination. My calligraphic practice is part of a contemporary style integrating suggestive representation : detail is replaced by the letter, the sign, the shape, the imprint.

• On 5 july 2024
• Eglise, Lieu-dit Le Bourg
• Following the Masterclass, which runs from June 29 to July 6,2024 under the artistic direction of Mr Denis Pascal, professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, an exceptional concert will be performed by the 6 students.

• From 15 to 28 july 2024
• Office de Tourisme, Rue du Château
• Nature photography. - I really started photography in 2005 during a trip to Namibia ; - I am self-taught, I learned by reading and as I went out ; - When I can, I dedicate myself to nature photography, proxi and macro of insects and flowers (mainly orchids), wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles) and landscape to illustrate the places where I photograph my subjects ; I wish to show the beauty and fragility of what surrounds us, to awaken the eyes, to make known what people do not see ; - The aesthetics, the light, the attitude, the species,? Are elements that I try to integrate in my photos. Above all I try to transcribe an emotion that I felt ;