La Roche-Posay

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	La Roche-Posay	Yzeures-sur-Creuse at 5.9 km (7 min)
Insee code	86207	Coussay-les-Bois at 6.4 km (7 min)
Postcode	86270	Pleumartin at 7.1 km (8 min)
Latitude	46.7864740	Chambon at 7.5 km (7 min)
Longitude	0.8126710	Vicq-sur-Gartempe at 8.5 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 52 to 139 meters	Lésigny at 8.6 km (9 min)
Surface	35.31 km²	Boussay at 8.8 km (8 min)
Population	1560 inhabitants	Leigné-les-Bois at 9.8 km (10 min)
Density	43 inhabitants/km²	Barrou at 10.2 km (11 min)
National label		Mairé at 10.3 km (11 min)
Chief town	Poitiers (at 51 km, 52 min)	Angles-sur-l'Anglin at 12.1 km (14 min)
Department	Vienne	Preuilly-sur-Claise at 12.1 km (11 min)
Region	Poitou-Charentes	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The charm of an exceptional environment:

Nestled in the eastern arc of Poitou adjacent Touraine and Berry, La Roche-Posay proudly overlooking the beautiful valley of the Creuse and Gartempe networks and their tributaries lined undulating castles and fortified farms.

Water for Skin:

European Capital of dermatology spa. Its mission formalized in the 16th century based on the healing properties, soothing and trophic its "water velvet.

The Thermal Spa Melusine:

At the heart of the spa park, bordering the golf course. Open to all, let yourself be seduced by the center Balneotherapy and discover all the benefits of care for prevention of skin aging, wellness and relaxation time of a treatment or a package!

The pleasure of hospitality and leisure:

Casino, 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, racecourse, spa, cinema, art fair, exhibitions, festivals and events throughout the year? the city of your dreams!

SIGHTSEEING

Located at the intersection of three provinces: Berry, Touraine and Poitou, La Roche-Posay is a geographical, historical and linguistic. This has always been both a passageway and a haven. It also explains the richness and variety of interests in a region starting to discover the ancient fortress of La Roche-Posay Romanesque church with its fortified 11th century tower of the twelfth, the door of town houses timbered and the remains of its walls.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of La Roche Posay Office de tourisme
Information points	Tourist Office of La Roche-Posay
Leisure centres	Casino of La Roche-Posay, Golf Course of the Connétable, Racecourse of the Haut-Rillon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Carnival in March.

Rally in Vienna in March.

Fair talent: in April.

Images Festival director: in April.

The Medieval La Roche-Posay: May.

Chorilèges of La Roche-Posay: May.

Folk Festival: In May

Horse Racing: June-July-August-September to October.

Baile Latino Festival: in June

Music Festival: in June

Feast of St. John in June.

Artists in the city in July.

Fireworks: July.

Children's Festival, in August.

Jazz Festival, in August.

Frequently Asked mussels: in July-August.

Chamber Music Festival "Mr. Haydn's Holiday" in September.

Halloween in October.

Fine Wines and gastronomy: in November.

The strides of Sources: in November.

Christmas show: in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Medieval village of Angles-sur-l'Anglin (ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France), Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne, Castles of the Loire, Poitiers ...

PHOTOS

Casino La Roche-Posay

Golf 18 holes

Church of Our Lady

Games in the thermal park

The Basement

Spa Care Spa Melusine

Horse racing in the hippodrome La Roche-Posay

City spa

LINKS

www.larocheposay.com

Spa La Roche-Posay

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WEATHER

Wednesday 15 February
Day	Night
Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C

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

Friday 17 February
Day	Night
Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C

BEDS & BREAKFASTS

Martiote

9.5

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Charming double room with shower, wash basin, separate toilet, wardrobe, double bed (140 x 190)

Located 10.3 km from La Roche-Posay

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 16.9 km from La Roche-Posay

60 € the double room

La Lavande et La Salamandre

Paulmy

Traditional touraine farmhouse of the XIXth century surrounded of valley fileds and woods offering a confortable cottage for 4 sleeps and two charming B&B rooms.

Located 24 km from La Roche-Posay

57 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around La Roche-Posay

VACATION RENTALS

	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 8.4 km from La Roche-Posay	From 255 € to 295 € per week

Gîte Val de Gartempe

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 8.4 km from La Roche-Posay

From 230 € to 290 € per week

	L'ecurie, La Metairie d'Auge Vicq-sur-Gartempe
	A delightful house, exquisite setting with uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside of the Vals de Gartempe. Courtyard, orchard, paddock & private garden. The house has a bathroom...
	Located 10.1 km from La Roche-Posay	From 255 € to 730 € per week