Lussac-les-Châteaux

Lussac-les-Châteaux

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLussac-les-ChâteauxMazerolles at 3.6 km (5 min)
Insee code86140Sillars at 6 km (7 min)
Postcode86320Gouex at 7.1 km (9 min)
Latitude46.4037830Persac at 7.9 km (9 min)
Longitude0.7250770Civaux at 7.9 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 70 to 148 metersMoulismes at 10.9 km (10 min)
Surface28.06 km²Chapelle-Viviers at 11 km (12 min)
Population2360 inhabitantsVerrières at 11.4 km (12 min)
Density87 inhabitants/km²Lhommaizé at 11.6 km (11 min)
Chief townPoitiers (at 39 km, 40 min)Queaux at 11.8 km (14 min)
DepartmentVienneMontmorillon at 12.1 km (16 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Lussac-les-Châteaux, capital of Canton, is where a large quantity of prehistoric and historic riches. Madame de Montespan (1640-1717), famous mistress of Louis XIV, was baptized at Lussac-les-Châteaux. The tomb of President Leon Pineau (1861-1965) is visible in the new cemetery on the road to Limoges.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The batteries of the old drawbridge, the hermitage (also said the leper), tanner district ... are places of interest to lovers of art and history.
  • The Prehistoric Caves (Mousterian and Magdalenian period)
  • Leisure on the edge of Vienna.
  • Walk around the pond.
  • Sablin The Museum of Prehistory - Media - MJC 21.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Lussac-les-Châteaux
Information pointsTourist Office of Lussac-les-Châteaux
Leisure centresMuseum Raymond Touchard
Natural sitesForest of Lussac

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Flea Market 2nd Sunday in June each year around the pond.
  • Flea market in October the first Sunday of each year, the Leisure banks of the Vienne. Information +33 5 49 84 57 73.
  • Horse National Pro-Am, in August. From 9am to 18pm, at the stage riding the edge of Vienna.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Relaxation and Nature:
  • Over 800 km of hiking trails (maps available at the tourist office)
  • The Garden of Roses (La Puye)
  • Leisure:
  • Futuroscope (Poitiers), The Giants of the Sky (Chauvigny), Valley of the monkeys (in Romagna), Planet of the Crocodiles (at Civaux), Snake Island (in Trimouille) ...
  • The central open-air Lathus (climbing, canoeing ...)
  • The Abyss Aquatic Centre in Civaux (course spa, jacuzzi, steam room, diving pool ...)
  • Heritage and Roman Art:
  • Saint Savin Abbey - UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Valley of the Frescoes and Romanesque abbeys.
  • City of writing Montmorillon.
  • Site Merovingian Civaux, archaeological museum.
PHOTOS
Hermitage Cave
 
Cave of Fadet
The enigmatic construction known as the Hermitage, the leper
 
Tourist Board
Square November 11, 1918
 
The Bridge Pier
Saint Michael's Gate
 
Church of Lussac-les-Châteaux
The Sablin: Museum of Prehistory - Media - MJC 21
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'eau vive
Chapelle-Viviers
La Chapelle Viviers is a municipality located. In the department of Vienne (Poitou-Charentes region) - Belonging to the Township. Chauvigny. Its geographical position allows you. To...
Located 8.9 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
L'Aurberge In  
10
Montmorillon
In the restaurant L'Auberge has opened its doors in 2009, Valentine. Centrally located at the intersection of City Hall, the Market Square and the Old Bridge which spans the Gartempe...
Located 11.2 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Earl ferme de la pierre folle    
8.8
Sillars
Traditional farmhouse surrounded by pastures in a natural préservé. Elevage AB in Poitou goat and cow Brittany and Normandy which milk is processed into cheese farmer. Upstairs the...
Located 6.5 km from Lussac-les-Châteaux42 € the double room 
Yvette & Alain Martin    
9.4
Sèvres-Anxaumont
Message en Francais. D951 direction Chateauroux. Campaign-parking Garden. -swing-TV. Présisé kitchen. Bed.
Located 28 km from Lussac-les-Châteaux45 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le chalet de la forêt des cartes  
10
Saint-Laurent-de-Jourdes
The Country cottage of the Forêt des Cartes is located in the middle of a private forest of 400 ha. Of form “delta” and in wood, it's livable surface is approximately 220 sqm. It's...
Located 13.9 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxFrom 400 € to 640 € per week 
Les Bregeres et La Grange
Saint-Barbant
2 gites set on a farm of 25 hectares of pasture, woodland and lakes with magnificent views. Tranquil quality gites, each sleep 7 across 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large sitting...
Located 26 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxFrom 300 € to 835 € per week 

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HOTELS
Les Orangeries     
8
Lussac-les-Châteaux
In the centre of Lussac-les-Chateaux, Les Orangeries is a typical country-style house with an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. It has been awarded the European Ecolabel. Guest...
Located in Lussac-les-ChâteauxRoom from 75 €
Hôtel de France     
7.9
Montmorillon
Hôtel de France is located 600 metres from Montmorillon train station in the Poitou-Charentes region. It offers en suite rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. Each room...
Located 11.3 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxRoom from 48 €
Normandoux Le Manoir     
8.2
Tercé
This 16th-century manor house in Tercé offers well-equipped apartments and boasts a spa and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The Futuroscope theme park and Poitiers are 25 minutes...
Located 17.9 km from Lussac-les-ChâteauxRoom from 86 €

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