Thors

Thors

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownThors Mons at 4.1 km (4 mn)
Insee code17446 Sonnac at 4.2 km (5 mn)
Postcode17160 Matha at 4.6 km (5 mn)
Latitude45.8333348 Prignac at 5 km (5 mn)
Longitude-0.3166680 Courcerac at 6.1 km (7 mn)
AltitudeFrom 18 to 36 meters Bréville at 6.3 km (6 mn)
Surface5.55 km2 Brie-sous-Matha at 7.1 km (7 mn)
Population415 inhabitants Bagnizeau at 7.6 km (7 mn)
Density74 inhabitants/km2 Le Seure at 7.8 km (8 mn)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 94 km, 84 mn) Mesnac at 8.1 km (8 mn)
DepartmentCharente-Maritime Haimps at 8.5 km (8 mn)
RegionPoitou-Charentes Search another town

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Town Presentation

Small rural town located in the heart of the Pays de Matha, Thors lives mainly on agriculture. But the 415 souls of its people attended the last few years many changes, moves and Thors oriented towards tourism. Many people attending the leisure Pillory or fishing pond of Hommée.

Thors, with its village and its hamlets scattered, spread over 555 hectares.

Both attached to tradition and open to the future, Thors is located on the outskirts of Cognac, a town known worldwide, and is close to the ocean.


Sightseeing

Romanesque Church of Sainte-Madeleine, mansion, gate late 18th or early 19th century niches capers (eighteenth century), enamelled plate (XVIIIth-19th century).

Walking tour of short hikes: Circuit Thors ponds.

Pond Hommée: trout fishing every weekend from January to May and then daily.

Base: swimming, paddle boats, mini golf, playground for children.

Football and tennis.

Park City: petanque and village hall.


Events and celebrations

Flea markets: Easter Monday and the 2nd Sunday of June

Funfair: Mid-June

Many activities organized by associations of the town.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

Footpaths.

Romanesque churches (Aulnay Matha).

Ville de Cognac (20 km), the birthplace of King François 1er.

The eco-museum in Cognac Migron.

The pottery in La Chapelle-des-Pots.

The rides on the Charente.

Distilleries.

The Paléosite Saint-Césaire.


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Restaurants 
L'essilleBassac
At the heart of the vineyard, near the Abbey, beside the River Charente, Charente behind the entry of the building is this old mansion with a beautiful park and flowers. The chef and...
Located at 25 km from ThorsFrom 20 € to 60 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
La closerie    Nercillac
The Hatchery will be happy to welcome you in a hamlet surrounded by vineyards in a beautiful house with swimming pool.
Located at 12 km from Thors58 € the double room 
DUFOUR Martine et Jean-Marie     SPECIAL OFFERAntezant-la-Chapelle
A 6 km from St Jean d'Angely, in the chapel anteloop, discover an old house renovated to house Charente where 4 cottages await you. As you walk, you will see Roman art, the route of...
Located at 19.7 km from Thors42 € the double room 
Logis de Bacchus    Vaux-Rouillac
Logis de carractère XIX century, in the heart of a charming Charentais village located between Angoulême and Cognac. Four comfortable and spacious rooms including two with alcoves....
Located at 20 km from Thors 

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Belle maison Charentaise, proche CognacBréville
We named our house after the Chasselas vine that grows in front of the property and offers a delicious sweet grapes in September. The property dates from around 1850, when it was built...
Located at 3.9 km from ThorsFrom 220 € to 450 € per week 
St Jean d'Angely Jolis B&B & GîtesSaint-Martin-de-Juillers
Charming Charentaise House with Gites and B&B. The delightful two bedroomed independent “Cottage” and one bedroom “Studio” are south facing, and situated in a rural hamlet near to St...
Located at 12.3 km from ThorsFrom 450 € to 910 € per week 
Gite logis des fins boisSigogne
Comfortable cottage with pool 6X12 in the vineyards of Cognac.  2 bedrooms, 1 living room, dining room, total area 87 m2, private terrace, outdoor games for children, free bicycle...
Located at 16.4 km from ThorsFrom 465 € to 600 € per week 

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Campsites 
Le lizot   Saint-Mandé-sur-Brédoire
Camping in the heart of the forest was used as relays aulnay time napoleon
Located at 22 km from Thors13 € per day 

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Hotels
Domaine du Breuil   
8.0
Cognac
Set in a beautiful 7-hectare park, this former 19th century castle is now a characterful hotel boasting modern facilities, a maison d'hôtes atmosphere and a panoramic view the Charente...
Located at 14.7 km from ThorsRoom from 55 €
Hotel Heritage   
10.0
Cognac
Hotel Heritage is located in the centre of Cognac and welcomes you in a 17th-century inn renovated in a modern style. Hotel Heritage features comfortable rooms decorated with bright...
Located at 15.5 km from ThorsRoom from 65 €
Hôtel La Résidence   
7.5
Cognac
La Résidence is a 2-star hotel located near the historical centre of Cognac and its well-known production houses. Tours and tastings are available from the hotel. This entirely non-smoking...
Located at 15.7 km from ThorsRoom from 49 €

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