Unusual weekend in Longré

The location of an ancient abbey and favourite holiday destination of King Francis I's sister Marguerite of Angoulême, Tusson is a charming village that has preserved its heritage and kept a number of beautiful old restored residences. Among…

The town of Ruffec has preserved a remarkable Romanesque church, the Saint-André church, with a carved facade illustrating the Ascension theme. After the visit of the building, walkers can wander up and down the narrow streets of the old town…

The village of Saint-Amant-de-Boixe possesses a magnificent abbey church dating from the 12th century. Inside the building, the Romanesque nave, the Gothic choir and the 14th-century painted murals are very interesting. Next to the church,…