Montils

Montils

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMontilsSaint-Seurin-de-Palenne at 2.9 km (3 min)
Insee code17242Colombiers at 4.2 km (4 min)
Postcode17800Rouffiac at 4.7 km (5 min)
Latitude45.6499998Brives-sur-Charente at 5 km (5 min)
Longitude-0.4999973Pérignac at 5 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 2 to 56 metersSaint-Sever-de-Saintonge at 6.5 km (7 min)
Surface23.64 km²Bougneau at 6.9 km (8 min)
Population731 inhabitantsDompierre-sur-Charente at 7 km (7 min)
Density31 inhabitants/km²Salignac-sur-Charente at 8 km (8 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 92 km, 70 min)La Jard at 8.2 km (8 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeBerneuil at 8.4 km (9 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The town of Montils is located in a triangle formed by the towns of Cognac, Saintes and Pons.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Village of Montils:
  • Church ranked 12th with curious corbels and scabrous.
  • Near the church, two sarcophagi: one to two seats and one trough (VIII-XII).
  • High density of underground shelters including the town hall (you can visit on request). In the region, is dubbed the capital of Montils underground.
  • At a place called "Averton" Bridge of Pérat composed of limestone monoliths. The Wind Mill: Neolithic site namesake.
  • At a place called Jarlac: the ruins of a windmill. This place offers a superb panorama of the marshes of the Seugne.
  • The Guédard: small picnic area beside the river Seugne.
  • At a place called Mérignac
  • The castle and its grounds (private). The porch of the castle is dated nineteenth. The gatehouse is flanked by two towers with corbelled niches.
  • The mill Merignac, astride a reach of Seugne offers a visual pleasure.
  • At a place called Auvignac, a charming little village, the path between two mountains will take you to the "Gour" resurgence in high flow, which flows into an arm of the Seugne. The mill and the bridge of three arches is a remarkable architectural ensemble. The foundations of the mill based on wheels cars side weir. A very pleasant place to explore by canoe.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Annual Day (merrymaking): 2nd weekend of May.
  • Flea Fair: 2nd Sunday of May.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Cognac (20 km) with its vineyards and wineries.
  • Saintes (20 km) with its arena and its arch of Germanicus.
  • Pons (10 km), a medieval town.
PHOTOS
Moulin de Mérignac north side
 
west side Mérignac Mill
Mill Mérignac east side
 
Moulin de Mérignac 1919
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le chat de nacre
Chadenac
In the center of Chadenac opposite the church, the restaurant welcomes you mother cat in a warm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy a family kitchen. Menu from 11.50 € for lunch and dinner...
Located 9 km from MontilsFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 
Le patio
Cognac
The Patio Restaurant Cognac (16) - Steph, Anne and the team welcome you to The Patio restaurant in Cognac. In a very nice invade you, you will be out of place in the red room or on...
Located 14.5 km from MontilsFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 
La table de marion
Saintes
Gourmet restaurant with fresh produce from local producers, creative cuisine.
Located 14.8 km from MontilsFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La pantoufle    
9.7
Chérac
Typically Charentais house, fully renovated, with 3 comfortable bedrooms, WC and private water? Between Saintes and Cognac, between the cradle of Roman art, and the delights of Pineau...
Located 7.7 km from Montils55 € the double room 
Les petits prés  
Coulonges
This old farm, typical Charentais and fully renovated offers two spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms (label Charming rooms 3 ears Gites de France)) and a host table. Quiet, space...
Located 8.5 km from Montils65 € the double room 
Le chat de nacre  
Chadenac
Located in the heart of the village of Chadenac between pons and jonzac, the restaurant le chat de nacre welcomes you in its 4 bedrooms with bathroom and toilet and costs 40 € for bed...
Located 9 km from Montils40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison mitoyenne avec les propriétaires
Thénac
Area 36sqm, ground floor, separate entrance for 2 people. 1 bedroom (bed 140), kitchen (fridge, freezer, electric 2plaques, mini oven, all utensils). Bathroom, toilet, large living...
Located 12 km from MontilsFrom 180 € to 220 € per week 
Domaine de la Touche  
9.7
Chermignac
Charente comfortable mansion with garden fully enclosed with 6 bedrooms, living room, large kitchen, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms, 3 WC, enclosed garden approximately 800 m². The cottage...
Located 13.5 km from MontilsFrom 920 € to 1300 € per week 
House for 20 persons
Saintes
Spacious house typical of this Saintonge region with its stone walls and exposed beams. The house which is totally independent, has been tastefully renovated and more than comfortably...
Located 17.4 km from MontilsFrom 800 € to 900 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping chardon   
8.4
Pons
Camping calm between Vine and campaign, 30 km Coastal. The terrain is flat and offers various shady places and semi shaded.
Located 10.7 km from Montils 

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HOTELS
Le Fief des Plantes    
8.5
Salignac-sur-Charente
Featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking, the guest rooms at this B&B are all en suite. It is 10 km from Cognac. Goyon Distillery makes this famous brandy just 300 metres away. Individual...
Located 5.8 km from MontilsRoom from 65 €
Chambre d'hôtes Les Yourtes Charentaises 
Salignac-sur-Charente
Located 8 km from Cognac, this environmentally-friendly guest house offers traditional Mongolian yurts. BBQ facilities are provided and the guest house has panoramic views of the vineyards...
Located 5.8 km from MontilsRoom from 66 €
Château Sainte Marie    
7.9
Dompierre-sur-Charente
This hotel is located in Dompierre-sur-Charente between the cities of Saintes and Cognac, at the edge of the village. It offers free Wi-Fi. Each room at the Château Sainte Marie features...
Located 6.4 km from MontilsRoom from 65 €

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