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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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Charroux

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The village of Charroux has preserved a tall octagonal tower dating from the 11th century. Known as the tower of

La Roche Posay

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The cosmetics and beauty products of the eponymous brand – which harness the therapeutic powers of the thermal waters first

ÉGLISE NOTRE-DAME LA GRANDE

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The western façade of this church in Poitiers is recognised as a masterpiece of Romanesque religious art. In summer it

BAPTISTÈRE SAINT-JEAN

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Built in 360 AD under Emperor Constantine, the Baptistère Saint-Jean is the oldest Christian building in France – and one

ABBAYE DE SAINT-SAVIN

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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, Saint-Savin Abbey has been nicknamed “the Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque

Château de Touffou

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Proudly overlooking the Vienne Valley, Touffou is a strange yet noble, and enchanting site.The chateau was mentioned as early as

Aulnay

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About 40 kilometers from Cognac, the village of Aulnay has a charming Old World atmosphere. Like Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, the town was

Chauvigny

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The upper portion of Chauvigny is built on a dramatic cliff that overlooks the gently flowing Vienne River. The town

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Angles-sur-l’Anglin

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This picturesque medieval village is dominated by the ruins of its ancient château, with the remains of two monumental towers,

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

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In the little town of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is a remarkable abbey church that was founded during the Carolingian era. The UNESCO-listed

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