Located northeast of the Charente, at the confluence of the Vienne and Goire, Confolens, with its keep, its Romanesque churches, the remains of its fortifications, reflects the role it had in the Middle Ages. Confolens enjoyed prosperity due to the activity of its tanneries. On both sides of Old Bridge sixty houses with wood sides and many mansions attest to that time.
In the 19th century, became sub-prefecture, she held administrative and commercial functions, which changes its townscape.
Since 1958, the Festival of Arts and Traditions of the World each year attracts tens of thousands of people in the first half of August.
In 1895, Auguste Redon created a cake of almond paste called Kroumirs from local specialty.
SIGHTSEEING
Its two churches, St. Bartholomew and St. Maximus, the chapel of the Commandery, and the mansion of the Counts, the keep, the old Hall of Justice. Rue du Soleil, with the house of the Duke of Epernon (late 15th century), who had served in 1619 of conspiracy to place the kidnapping of Marie de Medici. The door of the Ford, the streets of Adoue the Fontorse. See also, the square Jules Halgand with the remains of fortifications on the River.
At the cemetery, the tomb of Cecilia Marie Jeanne Crévelier, made with the stones of an ancient dolmen and a stone sarcophagus of Volvic.
The label is Confolentais of Art and History: The Tourist Office offers entertainment programs in the spring, summer and autumn.
In season, the Bike-Rail short pleasant walk in the shade of numerous trees. It also has a small museum on the train.
Franck Rivaud Trail: This circuit can discover Confolens, capital of Charente Limousine.
The festival of world arts and popular traditions From 13th to 18th August 2013
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Part of the GR 48 takes the paths of Confolentais. A total of 71 trails, 1 to 14 km, criss-cross the Confolentais. The GR 48 is the liaison between the GR 3 and GR 4, between Chinon (37) and Rochechouart (87). A note at the trailhead Paule Lavergne, Binot Bridge Devil's Bridge or known to have been demolished by the devil several times ...
The Museum of Ostensions to Esse.
The ruins of the castle of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens.
The Abbey with her Lesterps Heritage House (open summer only).
The abbey of Charroux.
The Abbey Cellefrouin.
The infamous martyr village of Oradour-sur-Glane.
The Gallo-Roman Chassenon (Cassinomagus), open all year.
The park adventure Massignac.
PHOTOS
Old Bridge
View Confolens
Steeple St. Maxime with the keep on the right
Old oil mill Louis Quériaud
Half-timbered House
City Hall
Chapel of the Commandery
Church of St. Bartholomew the 13th and 15th centuries
Golf View - This is the Jourberties in the heart of Limousin, you will find a lovely restaurant traditional French cuisine with the same name. You will love this stone building and...
The House of Ribiere Bed and Breakfast and Traditions. In the Old Master's House, Diana, and Alain (English and french couple) warmly welcomes you to the medieval village of Confolens,...
Located in Confolens
From 50 € to 60 € the double room
Apartment with 3 bedrooms
Confolens
Farm, dating from the mid-eighteenth century, has been carefully restored to provide a spacious and comfortable bathroom. Set in four acres parcels in the rural part of France. A warm...
Located in Confolens
55 € the double room
Le Petit Mas d'Ile
Saint-Germain-de-Confolens
Our lovely renovated Farm from 1795 has 3 apartments. 2 Of these apartments use our comfortable “garden house” for breakfast, lunch and diner and the cooking of course. Around the swimming...
Located on the edge of the village of Nouic with all shops, is our terraced cottage, which has been classed as three keys by Clévacances. The Gîte has been recenctly reovated by ourselves,...
Located 20 km from Confolens
275 € per week
Maison Lavaud
Cieux
Lavaud House: Charming farm cottage nestled at the foot of a spur of the granite mountains of Blond sector in protected area since 1977. Come and enjoy this haven of peace in the forest,...
Located in Availles Limousines, 350 metres from the River Vienne, this hotel has soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer....
Located 12 km from Confolens
Room from 49 €
Hotel du Commerce Chez Karen Et Stéphane
7.7
Roumazières-Loubert
Between Angoulême and Limoges, in the heart of the Charente Limousine, the Hotel Du Commerce is a friendly establishment with bright, well equipped rooms and free Wi-Fi available throughout....
Located 15.6 km from Confolens
Room from 40 €
Hotel De La Croix Blanche
7.4
Chabanais
Located in the Poitou-Charentes region, this hotel features a bar with 2 terraces and a restaurant. It is situated in Chabanais City Centre, on the N141 road. Hotel De La Croix Blanche...
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