Couhé

Couhé

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

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The common Couhé is located southwest of the department of Vienne, 30km from Poitiers, 45 km from the Futuroscope, near Deux-Sèvres and Charente, Poitou threshold.

Its history: Origin of present name, the Latin toponym Colnacio drift may be the name of a landowner. From 11th to 14th century, wrote Cohec, Coec sometimes Coyhet then Couhé the mid 14th century.

Adding "Vérac" appears in the 17th century, when the old barony became Marquessate.

Most houses were built of timber, timbered, and had the first floor overhang.

Located on the Paris-Bordeaux, this little town came into prominence during the organization of the post by Louis 11th in 1742 and 1743.

Travel accommodation was the main industry in the 19th century, there were up to 40 hostels ...

Its monuments charged with a rich history are all visible: the Lusignan castle built in 1020 (now private college), its halls of 1580, the medieval house of 15th century church, the abbey of Valencia from the 13th century, narrow streets with evocative names ...

Its traditions Couhé was made famous by his fair May 1 in the halls, which are found artisans, farmers, cheesemakers, bakers ...

The food: the stuffed Poitevin, the ground of Poitou, the lumas (snails), cheese cake, the Chabichou (goat cheese).

• Monuments:

• The 11th century castle
• The halls of the 16th century
• The medieval house of 15th century
• Abbey Valencia 13th century

• Showroom: at City Hall and the Tourist Office.

• The fair every 28th of each month.
• Fair 1 May
• The market for producing countries.
• Heritage Day Country and Mills: Mid-June
• The festival Lyrics stamped: 1st weekend in July.
• The European Heritage Days: mid-September.
• The Christmas market.

• The museum exhibition, the 12th century church and castle Epanvilliers 16th century Brux.
• The church, the bridge and washing of Vaux-en-Couhé.
• The town of Chaunay.
• The church want.
• Islands of Payré.
• Maturation of Baudets of Poitou-in-Ceaux Couhé.
• The Valley of the Monkeys and the hedge maze in Romagna.
• Riding reed.
• Festival Festive Alternatives to Anché the last weekend of August.

Abbey Valencia (thirteenth century)		The Castle of Lusignan
The medieval house		Fair May 1

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -6°C - Max. -3°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

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La Théophilière     9.3 Champniers 3 rooms with modern comfort for 8 to 10 people in a beautiful house poitevine in the south of the department of Vienna. We are to 4 km of “the Valley of the Monkeys” (350 monkeys in... Located 14.9 km from Couhé From 53 € to 66 € the double room

Chateau des touches   Gournay-Loizé The castle nestled in a park of 2 hectares offers spacious rooms and warm. Calm is the rendezvous in the heart of Poitou Charentes. Close to gastronomic restaurant. Located 23 km from Couhé 69 € the double room

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Maison de campagne   10 Payré At the heart of a greenery jewel, house renovated with taste. Beautiful prestations. Near a leisure park with open access. River, ponds, carp fishing, hiking and other activities. Located 5.2 km from Couhé From 260 € to 400 € per week

Gîte rural n° 322 de Ruisseau   9.2 Lezay After renovation, l? Old barn and adjoining stables have become two independent cottages but flexible en suite. The building combines stone, wood and tiles on the heights of? A hamlet... Located 16.4 km from Couhé From 285 € to 495 € per week

Petit gîte 3 épis de Ruisseau   9.6 Lezay After renovation, l? Old barn and adjoining stables have become two independent cottages but flexible en suite. The building combines stone, wood and tiles on the heights of? A hamlet... Located 16.4 km from Couhé From 195 € to 350 € per week

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La moderation.com    8.3 La Chapelle-Pouilloux We are a small family run camping and caravan site in the Deux Sevres region which has on average around 2400 hours of sunshine every year! Second only to Provence and the Côte d'Azur!... Located 20 km from Couhé 15 € per day

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Hôtel Le Saint Georges      8.5 Vivonne Hotel Le Saint Georges, a 2-century-old house, welcomes you to the heart of Vivonne, a charming small town in the region of Poitou. Enjoy the stunning atmosphere and refined comfort... Located 15.4 km from Couhé Room from 50 €

Le Bistroquet     8 Lusignan Set in the Poitou-Charentes region countryside, this hotel offers guest rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. It is located 1.7 km from Lusignan Train Station. Guest rooms... Located 16 km from Couhé Room from 49 €

Les Chenets  Chenay Located in the village of Chenay in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, this guesthouse offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and a garden with a terrace. Guest rooms at Les Chenets... Located 16.6 km from Couhé Room from 47 €

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