Menetou-Couture
Menetou-Couture
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This village in the Pays Loire Val d'Aube, near Nevers and La Charite-sur-Loire, home to two remarkable monuments, very touristy. This community depends Township Nérondes.
Abbey Fontmorigny: First Benedictine, she is affiliated to the Cistercian order in 1149 on the bodies of St. Bernard. The siting of buildings on the site and architectural development between the 12th and 18th century Cistercian monastery illustrate the story. You'll find the church of the XII, the ruins of the cloister, the building lay the abbot's house, the pool and garden ...
The dungeon Menetou-Couture: On the village square, in a park with old trees, the tower, the centerpiece of his castle stands Menetou-Couture imposing figure at over 30 meters above the Val d'Aube. Military Housing manor built in 1460 by Philip and John Vilaines, it has kept its remarkable structural and fireplaces pure and strong. Louis 11th and according to legend Henry fourth stayed a few days away from the old walls. Rare specimen of fifteenth dungeon, little altered over the centuries. Historical Monument since 1917. Visit the dungeon, the bakery and the park.
The circuit of the ore is a hike of 17 km through the town. It allows you to discover the different landscapes (meadows, crops, forests), but also the different monuments of the town: tower and abbey cited above and restored wash strip. The name of the circuit comes from the industrial activity that took place on the town, because a vein of iron ore was operated around straps.
Bread Festival: 3rd weekend in June
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- Around Menetou-Couture, you will find a multitude of things to do, see, explore and discover ... All these places are unavoidable in the territory of the Pays Loire Val d'Aube.
- Guided tour of village Apremont-sur-Allier, ranked among "the most beautiful villages of France" with its magnificent park of 5 hectares.
- Guided Tour of Sagonne: A medieval village known for its magnificent castle.
- Le Bec-d'Allier: A meeting place between the Loire and Allier.
- Bridge Guétin Channel: This channel serves to raise the boat from one bank of the Allier to another.
- The Tour de Sully Cuffy: Extensive fortifications from the 12th to the 15th overlooking the confluence of the Loire and Allier.
- Abbey Fontmorigny to Menetou-Couture: Cistercian Abbey, parts of which date from the second half of the 12th century. One can admire the church, the Refectory Convers, the ruins of the cloister, the pool ...
- The Dungeon Menetou-Couture: A centerpiece of the medieval castle, an imposing figure rises to 38 meters.
- Blacksmith Museum: Museum with a retrospective of 3 trades: Taillanderie, blacksmith and wheelwright.
Pony club: the equestrian community is very present there are riding schools in the same Guerche but to Cours-les-Barres and Mornay-sur-Allier.
- Golf de Saint-Hilaire-de-Gondilly offers a 9-hole course on an area of 20 hectares which will satisfy all levels.
- Canoeing, a guide accompanying you throughout the descent and discovery of the fauna and flora, these wild rivers.
- Nearby, various cultural and sports associations animate the life of local Pays Loire Val d'Aube.
- The Heritage of Lavoirs: The country has a large number of books for its territory, with a great variety in their forms, materials used, water supply, and site architecture.
- The hike is very active in this area: the natural values of the country will offer great opportunities for tourism.
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 | La Chaume du Pont Garigny |  | | 240 km south of PARIS (including motorway: 220 km), east of Berry on the edge of Burgundy, at the foot of the Romanesque church of a village of fewer than 300 inhabitants, La Chaume... | | Located 5.1 km from Menetou-Couture | From 280 € to 380 € per week |
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 | Le Domaine des Turaux Vereaux |  | | Pretty renovated farmhouse 18 th in a homestead Berry, region rich in medieval castles, Romanesque churches in their villages each day enlivened their small market it is nice to visit,... | | Located 18.4 km from Menetou-Couture | From 700 € to 750 € per week |
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 | Meublé de tourisme Nevers |  | | Catering in the historic center of the city of Nevers. 43 m² comfortably furnished including a living room with sofa bed, dining area and fully equipped kitchen: microwave, hob, oven,... | | Located 19.5 km from Menetou-Couture | 200 € per week |
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 | Château des Réaux Le Chautay |  | | Château des Réaux sits on a stunning 7-hectare park in a small wooded area in Le Chautay. It houses elegant and stylish rooms with an en suite bathroom and views of the surrounding... | | Located 6.9 km from Menetou-Couture | Room from 100 € |
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