Saint-Germain

Saint-Germain

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSaint-Germain
Insee code86223
Postcode86310
Latitude46.5646520
Longitude0.8714220
AltitudeFrom 72 to 137 meters
Surface20.23 km²
Population1024 inhabitants
Density50 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townPoitiers (at 44 km, 47 min)Saint-Savin at 800 m (1 min)
DepartmentVienneAntigny at 4.2 km (5 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Germain is located on the right bank of Gartempe, in the Poitou-Charentes in the department of Vienne, on the edge of the Indre.

The territory of the town shows signs of human habitation from the Paleolithic to Neolithic.

The Gallo-Roman period is also present in the valley with the Poitiers-Bourges Roman road.


SIGHTSEEING
  • From the Middle Ages, there are two remarkable monuments:
  • The church of Auxerre Saint-Germain built in the 12th century. Its decor with murals dating back to the third quarter of the 19th century. The choir received a decoration of polychrome paintings and paintings in grisaille surprising Octave Pichault.
  • The Gothic bridge that overlooks the Gartempe and separates the towns of Saint-Savin and Saint-Germain.
  • Activities:
  • Horseback riding, pony riding, walking, biking along the many footpaths.
  • From canoeing and fishing on Gartempe.
  • The petanque, bocce .... the bowling is nearing completion.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Discover leatherwork with a storytellerCraftFreeChauvigny (17 km)

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PHOTOS
Church of Saint-Germain
 
picnic area beside the Gartempe
Nights Romance
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 15°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
Tuesday 28 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 15.5 km from Saint-GermainFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Roc de Beauchapeau    
9.8
Mérigny
Located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Anglin brenne Park, the Rock of Beauchapeau is ideal for a stay of relaxation and fitness.
Located 10.7 km from Saint-Germain65 € the double room 
Earl ferme de la pierre folle    
9.4
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 15.1 km from Saint-Germain44 € the double room 
Au fil des mots 86 - maison d'hôtes    
9.6
Montmorillon
19th house is 200 m from the city of books and writing center and shops 5 minutes walk. Suite, rent by the night, week end, week, cooking, cabin showers, bed 160, including breakfast....
Located 15.7 km from Saint-GermainFrom 58 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Roc de beauchapeau  
9.5
Mérigny
Located in the Regional Park of the Brenne, at the intersection of Berry, Poitou and Touraine, the Rock of Beauchapeau dominates the valley of the Anglin. We are pleased to welcome...
Located 10.7 km from Saint-Germain750 € per week 
Location saisonnière à angles/anglin (86)
Angles-sur-l'Anglin
Dwelling house of character in the central village of Angles sur l'Anglin (86). Located 12 kilometers from the spa town of La Roche Posay, 45 kilometers from the Futuroscope theme park...
Located 14.6 km from Saint-GermainFrom 420 € to 480 € per week 
Les terrasses
Angles-sur-l'Anglin
Charming old house in the center of the historic village of Angles sur l'Anglin ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France - exceptional view of the castle - planning and personalized...
Located 14.6 km from Saint-GermainFrom 695 € to 1090 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hôtel de France    
8.2
Saint-Savin
Situated in the centre of Saint-Savin, close to the commercial area, this hotel features en suite rooms with LCD TV, a restaurant proposing regional food and free Wi-Fi throughout....
Located 590 m from Saint-GermainRoom from 49 €
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 15.7 km from Saint-GermainRoom from 50 €
Hotel du Théatre    
7.7
Le Blanc
Hotel du Théatre is in the heart of the village of Le Blanc, just 15 km from Parc de Brenne National Park. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available. All of the rooms at Hotel du Théatre...
Located 16.6 km from Saint-GermainRoom from 50 €

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