Glénay

Glénay

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGlénayBoussais at 3.4 km
Insee code79134Saint-Varent at 3.6 km
Postcode79330Pierrefitte at 4.1 km
Latitude46.8602720Sainte-Gemme at 5.5 km
Longitude-0.2477920Geay at 6.4 km
AltitudeFrom 87 to 170 metersTessonnière at 6.8 km
Surface21.14 km²Luché-Thouarsais at 7.6 km
Population520 inhabitantsAvailles-Thouarsais at 7.8 km
Density25 inhabitants/km²Luzay at 8.1 km
Chief townNiort (at 70 km, 70 min)Saint-Généroux at 8.6 km
DepartmentDeux-SèvresFaye-l'Abbesse at 8.8 km
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING

The Church of St. Martin, built in the 11th century is notable for having added a gate tower in the 12th century on its southern facade.

The castle and the chapel: the imposing ruins of the castle overlooking the valley Thouaret. Built in the 12th century, expanded and modified in the 16th century it was partly burnt during the wars of Vendee. He grew up the niece of Cardinal Richelieu. The chapel contains two magnificent white marble recumbent. These sculptures represent Mr. De Vignerot of Pontcourlay and his wife, née Françoise de Plessis de Richelieu, sister of the famous cardinal.

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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chateau de saint loup  
Saint-Loup-Lamairé
Located in southern part of the Loire Valley, the Château of Saint Loup is a major landmark in the history of France. Here the Black Prince incarcerated the french King, John the Good,...
Located 10 km from GlénayFrom 105 € to 220 € the double room 
O trois oliviers    
10
Louin
Old farmhouse on the road kings of England, the heart of the Valley Thouet rich Romanesque heritage in countries gatine.
Located 10.1 km from GlénayFrom 47 € to 57 € the double room 
Le Grand Saule Chambres d'Hotes Vienne    
10
Moncontour
With a large family room for five people and a romantic and tranquil double room Le Grand Saule Bed and Breakfast is elegant and spacious. At the heart of the region Poitou Charentes...
Located 17.8 km from Glénay45 € the double room 

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HOTELS
Chateau De Saint Loup    
9
Saint-Loup-Lamairé
The Chateau de Saint Loup is set in a 50-hectare park and is located in the southern part of the Loire Valley. This former castle offers grand rooms with private bathrooms. The bedrooms...
Located 10 km from GlénayRoom from 115 €
Hôtel Du Relais     
8.1
Thouars
Hotel du Relais is located only few kilometers from the Puy du Fou, from futuroscope and from the first Loire Castles and very good wine growers and cellars. The hotel offers comfortable...
Located 16.3 km from GlénayRoom from 40 €
Inter-Hotel Plume Hotel     
8.7
Bressuire
This comfortable and cosy hotel is ideally situated in the Bocapôle complex (entertainment, fairs, congress), less than 45 minutes from Le Puy du Fou, the Futuroscope and Marais Poitevin...
Located 17.5 km from GlénayRoom from 72 €

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Deux-Sèvres
P'tit Dej-Hotel Du Parc
The Hotel Du Parc is located in central Niort, a 5-minute walk from the central square, the Place de la Brèche. It offers...
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