Towns & Villages - Puy-Leonard High Quality Gites

Saturday, September 7, 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 Mothe-Saint-Héray

2 min read

Discover the mills, bridges and laundry sites that are proof of the ubiquity of water. During your visit you can

Saumur

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The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers It is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself,

Airvault

1 min read

ocated on the River Thouet. Located on the River Thouet, inhabitants of Airvault are the Airvaudais and the Airvaudaises. A Romanesque bridge over the Thouet

Brouage

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Listed as one of France’s Plus Beaux Villages, Brouage is surrounded by an expansive 3,000-hectare marshland. This serene countryside is

Royan

3 min read

Seaside resort and swimming in the sea From the ornate belle-époque residences and 1950s villas to the vibrant decorative panels

Jonzac

2 min read

Catch your breath in Haute-Saintonge Stronghold of the Haute-Saintonge, Jonzac is more than a beautiful historic city with a château,

Saint-Jean-d’Angély

2 min read

A trip to Saintonge Dorée In the heart of Saintonge Dorée, Saint-Jean-d’Angély awaits you on the Camino de Santiago. From

Rochefort

1 min read

Rochefort Océan, home of Fort Boyard Encouraged by the air of adventure and faraway lands, head out on the water

Marennes

2 min read

The home of Marennes-Oléron oysters The birthplace of French oyster farming, the Marennes-Oléron basin is Europe’s top location for oysters

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