Thors

Thors

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownThorsMons at 4.1 km (4 min)
Insee code17446Sonnac at 4.2 km (5 min)
Postcode17160Matha at 4.6 km (5 min)
Latitude45.8333348Prignac at 5 km (5 min)
Longitude-0.3166680Courcerac at 6.1 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 18 to 36 metersBréville at 6.3 km (6 min)
Surface5.55 km²Brie-sous-Matha at 7.1 km (7 min)
Population415 inhabitantsBagnizeau at 7.6 km (7 min)
Density74 inhabitants/km²Le Seure at 7.8 km (8 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 94 km, 84 min)Haimps at 8.5 km (8 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeAujac at 8.6 km (9 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch 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.

Detailed information
MonumentsCastle of Thors

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.

PHOTOS
Base Leisure
 
Pond Hommée
Park City
 
Room Celebrations
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RESTAURANTS 
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 15.7 km from ThorsFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 
La table de marion
Saintes
Gourmet restaurant with fresh produce from local producers, creative cuisine.
Located 27 km from ThorsFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
LOGIS de l'ASTREE  
Saint-Bris-des-Bois
4 rooms of hosts and a Small Detached house arranged in a Logis saintongeais XVII°S recently restored, between Saintes and Cognac. Between wood and vineyard, to 45 mn of the altlantic...
Located 15.3 km from ThorsFrom 96 € to 108 € the double room 
Logis de guitres  
Chassors
On the Common Chassors, instead said Guîtres formerly Chateau Paulet At the heart of Cognac, near Jarnac and Cognac in a quiet environment, behind a beautiful porch Charentais, a former...
Located 16.6 km from ThorsFrom 65 € to 115 € the double room 
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 17.2 km from Thors55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite logis des fins bois  
9.5
Sigogne
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 rental,...
Located 16.4 km from ThorsFrom 465 € to 600 € per week 
Le gîte d'Aliénor
Le Douhet
Charentais house completely renovated in 2010, very comfortable to stay with family or friends, located in the heart of the Saintonge, in the country, on our small vineyard. Ideally...
Located 18.7 km from ThorsFrom 320 € to 420 € per week 
Gite a la ferme
Antezant-la-Chapelle
Charente house restored in traditiion independent, quiet. Grain farm with farmyard.
Located 22 km from ThorsFrom 280 € to 380 € per week 

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HOTELS
Domaine du Breuil     
8.5
Cognac
Set in a 7-hectare park, this 19th-century castle is now a hotel featuring modern facilities, a maison d'hôtes atmosphere and a panoramic view the Charente Valley. The Domaine du Breuil...
Located 14.7 km from ThorsRoom from 95 €
Quai des Pontis    
9.1
Cognac
Located in the heart of Cognac, the Quai des Pontis is on the banks of the Carente River and the Saint-Simon Canal. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with private balconies. Each...
Located 14.9 km from ThorsRoom from 69 €
Le Grand Chene    
7.2
Saint-Bris-des-Bois
In the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, this hotel offers low-cost rooms with private bathrooms. It is located in the village of Saint Bris des Bois, 15 km from Saintes. The guest...
Located 15.4 km from ThorsRoom from 37 €

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Privilège L'Escale Marine
Location in La Rochelle, beside Port des Minimes, this residence offers an indoor heated pool and a spa with a fitness centre,...
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