Moncontour

Moncontour

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMoncontourSaint-Jouin-de-Marnes at 3.2 km (7 min)
Insee code86161Marnes at 3.4 km (6 min)
Postcode86330Brie at 6.4 km (13 min)
Latitude46.8818160Saint-Clair at 6.8 km (14 min)
Longitude-0.0171020Martaizé at 7.4 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 51 to 115 metersSaint-Généroux at 9.9 km (20 min)
Surface41.06 km²Aulnay at 10.3 km (21 min)
Population1013 inhabitantsLa Grimaudière at 10.5 km (21 min)
Density25 inhabitants/km²Saint-Jean-de-Sauves at 10.7 km (22 min)
Chief townPoitiers (at 49 km, 51 min)La Chaussée at 11.3 km (23 min)
DepartmentVienneOiron at 11.4 km (23 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Moncontour is a pretty village character that has seen many wars in its history.


SIGHTSEEING

The dungeon Moncontour the 11th century.

The ruins of the Church of Our Lady of the castle.

The old wash house.

The lake with its leisure and beach games for children, mini golf, snacks on site.

Detailed information
Leisure centresLeisure Centre Moncontour Active Park
MonumentsCastle of Moncontour

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

May 1: large flea market, garage sale and farmers market (350 exhibitors).

In August: Dives Buissonnières, music festival and cobbled green.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The Loire Valley castles of Saumur, Chinon, Tours, Amboise.

The city of Poitiers and Futuroscope.

The castle and its exposure Oiron.

The ancient cities of Parthenay, Thouars, Loudun, Chauvigny.

Monkey Valley.

Gastronomy: melons, grapes, cheese, snails.

PHOTOS
Dungeon Moncontour
 
Lake Magne Moncontour
Nice walk along the river Moncontour
 
Chateau de Villandry
Walk along the water around Moncontour
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 31°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Grand Saule Chambres d'Hotes Vienne    
10
  SPECIAL OFFER
Moncontour
With a large family room for five people and a romantic and tranquil double room. Le Grand Saule Bed and Breakfast is elegant and spacious. At the heart of the region Poitou Charentes...
Located in Moncontour45 € the double room 
Chateau de saint loup  
Saint-Loup-Lamairé
Located in southern part of the Loire Valley, the Château of Saint Loup is a major landmark in the history of France. Here the Black Prince incarcerated the french King, John the Good,...
Located 15.3 km from MoncontourFrom 105 € to 220 € the double room 
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 16.4 km from MoncontourFrom 52 € to 57 € 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 10.5 km from MoncontourFrom 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 21 km from MoncontourFrom 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 25 km from MoncontourFrom 250 € to 360 € per week 

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HOTELS
Chambre d'hôtes Les Mesanges    
7.2
Saint-Jean-de-Sauves
Located near Leugny, this guest house is 1.2 km from the centre of Saint-Jean-de-Sauves. It offers simple rooms with views over a large garden. Each room and suite at Les Mesanges guest...
Located 9.4 km from MoncontourRoom from 49 €
Chateau De Saint Loup    
8.9
Saint-Loup-Lamairé
The Chateau de Saint Loup is set in a 50-hectare park and is located in the southern part of the Loire Valley. This former castle offers grand rooms with private bathrooms. The bedrooms...
Located 15.4 km from MoncontourRoom from 115 €
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 17.4 km from MoncontourRoom from 110 €

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Vienne
Brithotel Poitiers Restaurant Beaulieu
Located in Poitiers, this hotel is just 15 minutes away from Futuroscope Theme Park. It has a 24-hour reception and a furnished...
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