Loudun

Loudun

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLoudun
Insee code86137
Postcode86200
Latitude47.0094830
Longitude0.0828820
AltitudeFrom 47 to 120 meters
Surface43.77 km²
Population7300 inhabitants
Density166 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsBasses at 4 km
Chief townPoitiers (at 57 km, 57 min)Chalais at 4.2 km
DepartmentVienneMouterre-Silly at 4.9 km
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.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Taste and buy wine, cellar toursLocal flavours5 €Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg (23 km)

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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
Friday 24 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 2°C - Max. 12°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
Château de Marçay  
8.1
Chinon
Fairy Tale - Child, wrapped in the hollow of the quilt, you take to dream ... In a distant realm, you live in a fortress ... The years pass, his idyllic dreams gave way to the reality...
Located 15.4 km from Loudun62 € per person 
Le Restaurant du Golf  
8.5
Roiffé
Want to nature? Need to unwind? Domaine de Saint-Hilaire welcomes you in a green setting Roiffé, near Saumur in the Poitou-Charente. On site, enjoy the 18 hole golf course spanning...
Located 16.1 km from Loudun30 € per person 
La Licorne  
9.3
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
La Licorne opens its doors and welcomes you for a snack. Enjoy the perfect home in a pleasant, ideal for sharing a meal with family or friends. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine made by...
Located 19.3 km from Loudun72 € per person 

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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 55 € to 60 € the double room 
Château de Jalnay    
9.8
Glénouze
Splendid historical castle in a park of 4 hectares. Ses origins dating back to the 17th, the building has found its present form during the 18th and 19th century., Large swimming pool,...
Located 4.9 km from Loudun135 € the double room 
Le pre vert    
9.1
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 Loudun52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Grande Maison Gites et Chambre d'hote  
9.8
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 
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 
Gîte des Fromentaux  
9.8
Beaumont-en-Véron
Character cottage 4 stars NN hamlet in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine, in a beautiful property nineteenth face the owner's home with a garden terrace not...
Located 22 km from LoudunFrom 295 € to 495 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les bords de vienne    
8.7
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
Hôtel Renaudot     
8.5
Loudun
This 3-star hotel is located in the centre of Loudun and offers a hammam, free internet access in public areas and a 24-hour reception. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar while reading...
Located in LoudunRoom from 90 €
Château De Marçay    
8.4
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 129 €
Moncontour Active Park    
5.5
Moncontour
The Moncontour Active Park Residence is located auround a 10hectares-lake, thanks to which you can practice different activities for everyone : Kayak, swimming, minigolf, wakeboard,...
Located 15.3 km from LoudunRoom from 79 €

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