Château d'Epanvilliers

Dressing Up at
Château d'Epanvilliers

Notre-Dame-la-Grande at Poitiers

Chauvigny

Norée Caves

There are numerous places worth a visit in the area, some of which are listed below.

Château d'Epanvilliers
Just around the corner from La Vieille Fromagerie is this splendid 17th century château. Guided tours of the château are available year round by reservation where the guide invites visiting children to dress in period clothes and take part in various activities of days gone by.
86510 Brux, Phone: 05 49 87 18 43
A 2 minute drive or 15 minute walk.

Poitiers Town of a hundred belltowers, Poitiers' rich diversity of monuments and historical heritage will captivate you. The recently restored Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church is a jewel of Romanesque art. You can also take time to linger at the pavement cafes or in the delightful squares.
Office de Tourisme de Poitiers, Phone: 05 49 41 21 24
Approx 30 minutes drive.

Montmorillon
Set in the heart of a picturesque medieval quarter, the City of the Written Word and Book Crafts takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of literature. You won't want to leave Montmorillon without admiring the town's magnificent architectural heritage.
Office de Tourisme de Montmorillon, Phone: 05 49 91 11 96
Approx 65 minutes drive.

Chauvigny
The five castles of the medieval town: a unique site in Europe. The Chateau d'Harcours, the Chateau des Evêques, the Donjon de Gouzon houses the industrial archaeology display, the Tour de Flin and the Chateau de Mauléon. The annual summer festival is held in July and August each year with musical concerts, dance and various performances. The 11th century church at Chauvigny, Abbaye de Saint-Savin, is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will find murals which will fill you with wonder.
Office de Tourisme de Chauvigny, Phone: 05 49 46 39 01
Approx 60 minutes drive.

Abbaye de Valence
This abbey was founded in the 13th century by Isabelle of Angoulême.
Guided visits are available year round by reservation.
Couhé 86700, Phone :05 49 59 26 80 (office de tourisme)
A 10 minute drive.

Abbaye de Saint Sauveur
Originally a Roman temple.
86250 Charroux, Phone: 05 49 87 62 43
A 25 minute drive.

Norée Caves - Biard
The Norée Caves are the only natural caves in La Vienne. Spectacular lighting created by local artists illuminates the caves. Strange stalagmites which look like a "chabichou" - the local goat's cheese! The 'Macaroni Hall' will enchant young and old alike. There is an exhibition explaining the history of the caves from the middle of the Jurassic period to their discovery, and an history of the bats who live in these caves. Open beginning April - end October.
Biard 86580, Phone: 05 49 41 30 30
Approx 30 minutes drive.