Loudun

Loudun

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLoudunBasses at 5.1 km (9 min)
Insee code86137Chalais at 5.6 km (8 min)
Postcode86200Mouterre-Silly at 6.5 km (11 min)
Latitude47.0094830Sammarçolles at 6.7 km (12 min)
Longitude0.0828820Messemé at 7.9 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 47 to 120 metersGlénouze at 8.1 km (13 min)
Surface43.77 km²Les Trois-Moutiers at 8.2 km (11 min)
Population7173 inhabitantsAngliers at 8.2 km (11 min)
Density173 inhabitants/km²Saint-Laon at 8.7 km (13 min)
National labelsArçay at 9 km (14 min)
Chief townPoitiers (at 57 km, 57 min)La Roche-Rigault at 9.1 km (19 min)
DepartmentVienneBournand at 9.3 km (20 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Around the hill fort such as Philip Augustus extends a city which has developed a prestigious civil and religious heritage. At the junction of Poitou, Anjou and Touraine, styles mingle at leisure, the limestone shines in all its brilliance, slates and Roman tiles make up a patchwork amazing. The old medieval city strives to keep its natural and architectural in the restaurant and transforming them into cultural venues including the Holy Cross College.


SIGHTSEEING

The museum Theophrastus Renaudot, creator of the press in France: this house is reminiscent of the Illustrious, which was the origin of modern institutions such as pawnbroking, the Classifieds, Public Assistance ...

The Collegiate Holy Cross: an architectural gem (Romanesque choir, mural paintings of the twelfth-thirteenth-fourteenth centuries) is the setting for numerous exhibitions, concerts ...

The square tower and medieval garden embellished plessis chestnut.

The house of Romanesque art (private collection assembled by a connoisseur Henri Aymard).

The museum Charbonneau-Lassay (local history museum).

The aquarium has all the freshwater environments with 15 tanks and ponds.

The city is well endowed with quality sports facilities: swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasiums, equestrian centers, karting, aerodrome.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Loudun Boutique SNCF
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Loudun
Leisure centresMuseum Charbonneau-Lassay
MonumentsCastle of Loudun,   Castle of the Bois-Gourmand,   Church Saint-Pierre,   Church Sainte-Croix,   Convent of the Carmes,   Door of the Martray,   Town Hall of Loudun

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The second weekend of May: Feast of the gardens.

In summer: guided tours of the city, "Wednesday's Office" or discovery Loudun given subjects in semi-night tours of the city in a carriage (14 July to 15 August), Festival of Young Talents (classical music).

The third weekend in September (even years): Fair.

The first half of November (odd years): Biennial of Painting and Sculpture.

In November: Loudun capital becomes Renaudot: literary prize, book fairs, exhibitions ...


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Nearby, golf, balloon rides, waterskiing, hiking ...

30 min from the Loire Valley.

At 45 min from the Futuroscope.

PHOTOS
Door Martray
 
Square Tower
Garden of medieval inspiration in June
 
Collegiate Holy Cross
Hall of pawnbroking - Renaudot Museum
 
Kitchen - Renaudot Museum
Engine Room - Museum Renaudot
 
Interior of Holy Cross College
Church St. Hilaire du Martray
 
alderman
Aquarium Loudun
 
Visit carriage
Overview of Loudun
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 21°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C
Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 21°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'Aumônerie  
Loudun
Home of the thirteenth, near center town, quiet, comfortable, landscaped garden. Nearby Chinon, Saumur and wineyards Loire. L Abbey of Fontevraud and the Loire Valley, the heart of...
Located in LoudunFrom 52 € to 57 € the double room 
Le pre vert  
Les Trois-Moutiers
The green pre... You are at home in the heart of the story. At the crossroads of three major tourist provinces of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, near loudun, chinon, Saumur, fontevraud,...
Located 7.8 km from Loudun50 € the double room 
Domaine de Bourgville    
10
Monts-sur-Guesnes
In the park of an 17th century 'Gentilhommiére', the 4 rooms are situated on the first floor of the converted stable block. All rooms are comfortable and decorated in a simple style....
Located 14.1 km from LoudunFrom 50 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Grande Maison Gites et Chambre d'hote  
10
Pas-de-Jeu
Situated a few miles south of Saumur and the Loire valley between the market towns of Thouars and Loudun. Only a four hour drive from the port of Dieppe or under 1 hour from Tours &...
Located 10 km from LoudunFrom 345 € to 495 € per week 
Gîte tout confort à 20 mn du Futuroscope  
8.2
Berthegon
A Berthegon rents village house: kitchen, dining room (with sofa bed), bathroom and toilet upstairs and two rooms (one bed for 2 pers. And three beds 1 pers.). Many interior fittings...
Located 18.4 km from LoudunFrom 260 € to 280 € per week 
Les Coindries, La Belle Indienne
Faye-la-Vineuse
Charming renovated gite complex consisting of 4 gites of various sizes whihc can be rented separately or all together. La Maison Campagnarde' sleeps 10 with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,...
Located 18.9 km from LoudunFrom 250 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Belle rive  
Candes-Saint-Martin
Located near the Abbey of Fontevraud and Montsoreau between Chinon and Saumur, on a green site on the edge of Vienna, 300 meters from the confluence with the Loire, you will enjoy the...
Located 22 km from Loudun9.56 € per day 
Les bords de vienne    
9.1
L'Île-Bouchard
The heart of the Loire chateaux and vineyards of Chinon, 40 minutes from the Futuroscope camping the edges of vienna you care. 90 shaded or sunny in a beautiful park of two hectares,...
Located 29 km from LoudunFrom 12 € to 17 € per day 

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HOTELS
Demeure Château de Ternay    
8.1
Ternay
Located in the Loire Valley, this 15th-century château is set in a 45-hectare park with a swimming pool and centennial trees. It features a badminton court and offers guided tours of...
Located 10.1 km from LoudunRoom from 110 €
Château De Marçay    
8.5
Chinon
The Château De Marçay is located in the village of Marçay. The hotel has extensive gardens and an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and gastronomic restaurant. The 15th century Château...
Located 14.6 km from LoudunRoom from 170 €
Domaine Saint Hilaire     
7.3
Roiffé
The Domaine Saint-Hilaire offers affordable accommodation in the heart of the Loire Valley. It has 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course and driving range....
Located 16.7 km from LoudunRoom from 44 €

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