Couhé

Couhé

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Couhé
Insee code	86082
Postcode	86700
Latitude	46.2988420
Longitude	0.1810050
Altitude	From 107 to 153 meters
Surface	9.11 km²
Population	1943 inhabitants
Density	213 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Poitiers (at 36 km, 33 min)		Châtillon at 2.9 km (4 min)
Department	Vienne		Ceaux-en-Couhé at 4.5 km (5 min)
Region	Poitou-Charentes		Search another town

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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.

All leisure activities around Couhé

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

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 16°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C

Tuesday 28 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C

Auberge du Marronnier   9.3 Romagne All team Auberge du Marronnier welcomes you in an elegant contemporary decor. You can admire the paintings on the walls made by local artists. Discover a cuisine made with fresh, seasonal... Located 11.4 km from Couhé 30 € per person

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Chez tranquillité   Messé Pat and Geoff are pleased to welcome you to their 18th century farmhouse. With its oak floorboards, beams and stonework. Set in beautifully quiet countryside, it offers perfect tranquility.... Located 6.5 km from Couhé 55 € the double room

Apartment with 2 bedrooms   Champagné-Saint-Hilaire Bed and breakfast of charm where the spirit of place is synonymous with quality services. Located 11.6 km from Couhé 76 € the double room

Château de Boiscoursier     10 Marnay This charming small 17th century castle is discovered after an alley shaded arbors. Charming with a beautiful natural setting, park, forest, pond. Enjoy Boiscoursier to space and quiet,... Located 12.9 km from Couhé 87 € 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 300 € to 400 € per week

Gite Aslonnes House out of village (no traffic, very quiet), adjoining the owner's house. Located 19.5 km from Couhé From 350 € to 400 € per week

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La moderation.com    8.1 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 Central      8 Chaunay Located in the village of Chaunay, in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, this hotel offers a bar and restaurant. With free parking, it is situated a 40-minute drive from the... Located 10.3 km from Couhé Room from 39 €

Hôtel Le Saint Georges      7.7 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 45 €

Le Bistroquet      7.9 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 50 €

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