Chauvigny

Chauvigny

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Chauvigny		Bonnes at 6.7 km (7 min)
Insee code	86070		Jardres at 6.7 km (7 min)
Postcode	86300		Pouillé at 6.9 km (7 min)
Latitude	46.5711490		Valdivienne at 7.7 km (8 min)
Longitude	0.6440709		Tercé at 9.5 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 61 to 149 meters		Sainte-Radégonde at 9.6 km (10 min)
Surface	95.82 km²		Bellefonds at 10.7 km (11 min)
Population	6895 inhabitants		Paizay-le-Sec at 10.8 km (10 min)
Density	73 inhabitants/km²		Lavoux at 10.9 km (11 min)
National labels			Lauthiers at 11.3 km (11 min)
Chief town	Poitiers (at 25 km, 28 min)		Saint-Julien-l'Ars at 11.7 km (14 min)
Department	Vienne		Chapelle-Viviers at 12 km (13 min)
Region	Poitou-Charentes		Search another town

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Step one must stay in Vienna, located 20 minutes from the Futuroscope, Chauvigny is a welcoming city.

City Art, a member of the most beautiful corners of France, five castles located on the same promontory overlooking the Vienne make a site unique in Europe.

Chauvigny is also a Mecca of art book where you can find several churches: St. Peter's Collegiate (XII), famous for its columns and capitals painted (it has to be a complete restoration of its interior decorations), Notre Dame, St. Peter's churches, famous for its pre-Romanesque paintings.

Chauvigny is the cradle of porcelain in Poitou-Charentes, internationally recognized for its quality and has the largest gourmet tables. His name also refers to the stone of which many monuments are adorned (Opera Garnier, the Louvre, the Loire bridges ...).

• The baronial castle:

• Enjoying the end of the promontory of the upper town, the baronial castle is an important book. Its perimeter reaches 230 meters. The present ruin resulting from its sale as a national asset during the revolution, the purchaser has made a career of stones. The excavations conducted from 1957 by the Archaeological Research Society Chauvigny can prepare a plan and get an idea of the stages of its construction.

• The church of Saint Peter

• Its origin is unknown. The existence of a section of ten canons is attested in the first quarter of the 11th century. So there was at that time, the first building, including some carved stones were reused in the apse of the church that has reached us. It was built in the 12th century, beginning with the choir. The tower was completed in the early 13th century. See a archfather under the old regime, St. Pierre is one of the deanery to the beginning of our century and is then transferred to Notre Dame in downtown.
• Severely damaged in the wars of religion in the sling, private maintenance under the revolution, it has undergone several restoration campaigns in the 19th century. The interior plaster and paintings dating from 1856. If the front is slightly ornamented, the head (visible Rue Saint-Pierre) is striking for the smooth staging of the volumes and the rich sculptural decoration. Note that the curved walls at the top, crowning the apse and chapels are not just walls but domes-chests that conceal the roof tiles.

• The dungeon Gouzon (eleventh and 13th century) offers a panoramic view of the city and houses an original presentation of the various local productions through the ages (stone quarries, porcelain, mills and lime kilns, steam ... ). Nearby, the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology presents twenty centuries of daily life (Gallo Roman furniture, collection of old tools, caps ...).
• Throughout the year visits of the medieval discoveries are organized under the guidance of qualified guides approved by the Heritage Branch.
• Tourist Activities:

• The Giants of the Sky: performance in free flight of birds from all five continents.
• The rail-bike: ride with family or friends on an old railway line, a fun way to discover the landscapes of the country Chauvinois.

• Arts and Crafts: several craftsmen offer to share their passion by visiting their workshops (pottery, painting?).

• Markets: Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday.
• Exhibition: 2nd Tuesday of each month.
• Cultural Events:

• Winter season: from October to May
• Summer Festival: July and August.

• Futuroscope, located 20 minutes from Chauvigny.
• Abbey of Saint-Savin, World Heritage of UNESCO.
• Angles-sur-l'Anglin, village classified among the most beautiful villages of France.
• Montmorillon cited books and writing.

The panoramic view of the medieval city		Collegiate: interior view
Overview of the medieval		Cycling Railroad
Giant Sky Show		The bicycle boom

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C

L'eau vive Chapelle-Viviers La Chapelle Viviers is a municipality located. In the department of Vienne (Poitou-Charentes region) - Belonging to the Township. Chauvigny. Its geographical position allows you. To... Located 11.5 km from Chauvigny From 10 € to 25 € per person

Auberge Abbaye Saint Louis Mignaloux-Beauvoir Traditional restaurant specializing in wood-fired cooking (baking oven, chimney). Medieval dishes, traditional and regional get up from the individual groups of 150 people, spacious... Located 18.4 km from Chauvigny From 10 € to 50 € per person

L'Aurberge In   10 Montmorillon In the restaurant L'Auberge has opened its doors in 2009, Valentine. Centrally located at the intersection of City Hall, the Market Square and the Old Bridge which spans the Gartempe... Located 24 km from Chauvigny From 10 € to 30 € per person

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Yvette & Alain Martin     9.4 Sèvres-Anxaumont Message en Francais. D951 direction Chateauroux. Campaign-parking Garden. -swing-TV. Présisé kitchen. Bed. Located 16 km from Chauvigny 45 € the double room

Earl ferme de la pierre folle     8.8 Sillars Traditional farmhouse surrounded by pastures in a natural préservé. Elevage AB in Poitou goat and cow Brittany and Normandy which milk is processed into cheese farmer. Upstairs the... Located 18.1 km from Chauvigny 42 € the double room

Roc de Beauchapeau     9.8 Mérigny Located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Anglin brenne Park, the Rock of Beauchapeau is ideal for a stay of relaxation and fitness. Located 23 km from Chauvigny 60 € the double room

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Le chalet de la forêt des cartes   10 Saint-Laurent-de-Jourdes The Country cottage of the Forêt des Cartes is located in the middle of a private forest of 400 ha. Of form “delta” and in wood, it's livable surface is approximately 220 sqm. It's... Located 21 km from Chauvigny From 400 € to 640 € per week

Gites 'La Renardière & La Louvière' Vicq-sur-Gartempe Bed in a pretty village on the banks of the Gartempe, in the countryside, quiet place. Near the Futuroscope and the spa of La Roche-Posay (skin diseases). Can accommodate 2-4 or 6 people.... Located 23 km from Chauvigny From 255 € to 295 € per week

Gîte Val de Gartempe   10 Vicq-sur-Gartempe Small independent house fully renovated with a courtyard, suitable for 2 adults and 2 enfants. Elle includes a kitchen, a shower room, 1 bedroom with double bed, fireplace and 1séjour... Located 23 km from Chauvigny From 230 € to 290 € per week

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Normandoux Le Manoir      8.3 Tercé This 16th-century manor house in Tercé offers well-equipped apartments and boasts a spa and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The Futuroscope theme park and Poitiers are 25 minutes... Located 8.4 km from Chauvigny Room from 86 €

Hôtel Golf Le Manoir de Beauvoir      8.3 Mignaloux-Beauvoir Le Manoir de Beauvoir is located next to the Mignaloux Golf Course, 10 km south-east of Poitiers. It offers soundproofed accommodation and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at the... Located 18.1 km from Chauvigny Room from 64 €

Les Orangeries      8 Lussac-les-Châteaux In the centre of Lussac-les-Chateaux, Les Orangeries is a typical country-style house with an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. It has been awarded the European Ecolabel. Guest... Located 19.6 km from Chauvigny Room from 75 €

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