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Aulnay

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

Aulnay - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime
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At the heart of the department of Charente-Maritime, hides the charming little town of Aulnay. About twenty kilometers from Saint Jean d'Angely, and forty Niort and Cognac, the town sits on one of the paths of pilgrimages to Saint Jacques de Compostela, the Via Turonensis.

Rich in natural heritage, including through the presence of a forest, the city owes its name to Aulnay alders who occupy it. Old Gallo-Roman station, the town today still has important historical and architectural remains.

Full of life despite its modest size, the common Aulnay seduces with its tranquil atmosphere and its many amenities. The surrounding nature allows the practice of many outdoor sports, and alder forest offer beautiful shelter for a quiet nap or a picnic with family.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAulnay
Postcode17470
Latitude46.0166641 (N 46° 0’ 60”)
Longitude-0.3333354 (W 0° 20’ 0”)
AltitudeFrom 32m to 107m
Surface area30.97 km²
Population1347 inhabitants
Density43 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Rochelle (86 km, 1:17)
Insee code17024
IntercommunalityCC Vals de Saintonge Communauté
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Mandé-sur-Brédoire4.6 km (9 min)
Villemorin5 km (7 min)
Contré6.1 km (10 min)
Paillé6.7 km (10 min)
Nuaillé-sur-Boutonne7.7 km (11 min)
La Villedieu8 km (11 min)
Cherbonnières8 km (10 min)
Saint-Georges-de-Longuepierre9.2 km (14 min)
Loiré-sur-Nie9.7 km (15 min)
Néré10.4 km (12 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle10.4 km (16 min)
Saint-Pardoult10.7 km (16 min)
Blanzay-sur-Boutonne11.1 km (16 min)
Antezant-la-Chapelle11.3 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Aulnay small town in Charente-Maritime, not lack of interest and charm with its monuments.

Beautiful building of Saintonge Romanesque church Saint-Pierre-de-la-Tour was built in the twelfth century. Classified historic monument and World Heritage of UNESCO in the ranking of Chemins de Compostela, it has beautiful capitals and work of the most impressive sculpture. Light by its clear stone, it radiates around the town. In the old cemetery surrounding the building, Hosanna Cross fourteenth century was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments.

Only remnant of the old castle of Aulnay, a tower recalls the presence of this exceptional monument razed in the mid nineteenth century. Not far away, a beautiful dove in the 2000 niches reveals its charms.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

The market is held every Thursday and Sunday morning.

A carnival takes place in September for the communal feast.

Photos

Washhouse
Washhouse
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Church of Saint-Pierre
Church of Saint-Pierre
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South portal
South portal
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Church and cemetery
Church and cemetery
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Keep
Keep
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Church on the south side
Church on the south side
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Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Treetop rope course and giant ziplines
Sports sensations10 € to 20 € Saint-Bris-des-Bois (29 km)
Tour and tasting at the Domaine Montansier
Local flavoursFreeGraves-Saint-Amant (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit of Puyrolland
HikeEasy3:45Puyrolland (25 km)
Botanical trail
HikeEasy1:00Mons (30 km)
River side & nature side
HikeEasy1:05Saintes (38 km)
Saintes - Saintonge, the Gallo-Roman heritage
HikeEasy4:05Saintes (39 km)
Chemin des Mottes
Village visitEasy1:00Le Gua (57 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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