Guidebook to Le Moulin originally the Water Mill of the 12C Abbey
Sightseeing
With its ancient ramparts and hidden narrow streets in the old town, between Les Halles, the town hall (Hotel de Ville) and the cathedral, has pavement café’s and quaint street names (in blue) telling the history of the name. There is also a paper museum, Boat trips on the Charente are available in July and August, details from the Tourist Office. In September, there are the famous vintage car races round the ramparts.
Angoulême
The peat beds of the Vendoire (turn left just past Gurat) have now become lakes and abound with numerous examples of the local flora, fauna and water creatures. There is a visitor’s centre providing further information, which is also a Restaurant.
Vendoire
The peat beds of the Vendoire (turn left just past Gurat) have now become lakes and abound with numerous examples of the local flora, fauna and water creatures. There is a visitor’s centre providing further information, which is also a Restaurant.
-a MUST visit - is the underground monolithic church and crypt. In summer the river Dronne has a sandy beach with canoes. There is also a puppet theatre. Alfresco dining in the square adds to the ambience.
Aubeterre
-a MUST visit - is the underground monolithic church and crypt. In summer the river Dronne has a sandy beach with canoes. There is also a puppet theatre. Alfresco dining in the square adds to the ambience.
a MUST visit, has a colourful market on Fridays. Boat trips on the canal - the best way to see some of the old buildings - leave from the bridge. On the same bank, the old cave dwellings are now artisan shops. There is a walking tour of the town available from the Tourist Information office. On the way back visit picturesque Bourdeilles, take the tourist route from Brantome. A short walk around the chateau may surprise you.
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Brantôme
a MUST visit, has a colourful market on Fridays. Boat trips on the canal - the best way to see some of the old buildings - leave from the bridge. On the same bank, the old cave dwellings are now artisan shops. There is a walking tour of the town available from the Tourist Information office. On the way back visit picturesque Bourdeilles, take the tourist route from Brantome. A short walk around the chateau may surprise you.
Pretty village. Don’t miss the dramatic underground emergence of the fast flowing river Touvre
Magnac-sur-Touvre
Pretty village. Don’t miss the dramatic underground emergence of the fast flowing river Touvre
Ribérac
large town with many shops, restaurants and Market Square.
- (on the way to Limoges). Everyone should visit the Martyrs village, which has been left untouched as a memorial since the Nazis slaughtered the innocent inhabitants and then burnt down the whole village during the Second World War. They mistakenly thought it was a stronghold of the French Resistance.
Combine with Chasseneuil monument to the Residtence
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Oradour-sur-Glane
- (on the way to Limoges). Everyone should visit the Martyrs village, which has been left untouched as a memorial since the Nazis slaughtered the innocent inhabitants and then burnt down the whole village during the Second World War. They mistakenly thought it was a stronghold of the French Resistance.
Combine with Chasseneuil monument to the Residtence
the monument to the local WW2 Resistance fighters - very moving.
Combine with Oradour visit
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Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure
the monument to the local WW2 Resistance fighters - very moving.
Combine with Oradour visit
at the tip of the Gironde estuary is the nearest seaside town and is a must for its long beach at St George’s. For a longer visit (maybe overnight) take a ferry to the Medoc for a visit to such famous wine châteaux as Margaux, Chateau Lafite -Rothschild, Paulliac and many more.
Blaye, on the Gironde has a hillside fort, some parts dating
back to Roman times, built to guard the approach to Bordeaux. You can also take a ferry to the Medoc to visit the vineyards (see above).
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Royan
at the tip of the Gironde estuary is the nearest seaside town and is a must for its long beach at St George’s. For a longer visit (maybe overnight) take a ferry to the Medoc for a visit to such famous wine châteaux as Margaux, Chateau Lafite -Rothschild, Paulliac and many more.
Blaye, on the Gironde has a hillside fort, some parts dating
back to Roman times, built to guard the approach to Bordeaux. You can also take a ferry to the Medoc to visit the vineyards (see above).
Sarlat la Caneda. Medieval town. Pick up a walking tour of the old town from the Tourist Office, well worth a visit – market day is Friday.
Domme. One of the many medieval fortified towns on the high cliffs overlooking the Dordogne valley with magnificent views of the river, also has it’s own caves deep in the cliffs.
The Vezere
Take a drive down the Vezere valley and visit Les Eyzies. Its claim to fame are the prehistoric cave dwellings accessed from the river valley up a quite steep set of steps. And then:-
Roque St Christophe, has its underground caves with spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
Lascaux. See the famous cave paintings discovered in the 1940’s, visits are now only to duplicate man made caves of the originals (with a new one now opened) , quite incredible. We think that tickets are ONLY available from the tourist office in Montignac, but check the website first.
Villars, underground caves with some paintings and stalagmites and stalactites.
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Sarlat la Caneda. Medieval town. Pick up a walking tour of the old town from the Tourist Office, well worth a visit – market day is Friday.
Domme. One of the many medieval fortified towns on the high cliffs overlooking the Dordogne valley with magnificent views of the river, also has it’s own caves deep in the cliffs.
The Vezere
Take a drive down the Vezere valley and visit Les Eyzies. Its claim to fame are the prehistoric cave dwellings accessed from the river valley up a quite steep set of steps. And then:-
Roque St Christophe, has its underground caves with spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.
Lascaux. See the famous cave paintings discovered in the 1940’s, visits are now only to duplicate man made caves of the originals (with a new one now opened) , quite incredible. We think that tickets are ONLY available from the tourist office in Montignac, but check the website first.
Villars, underground caves with some paintings and stalagmites and stalactites.
Visit the famous vineyards of the Pomerol including the famous Chateau Petrus and St Emilion - also a very interesting medieval hill town, before travelling on to Bordeaux on the banks of the Garonne. The Tourist Information office has guided walking tours round the Old Town of Bordeaux, about one and half hours. Once a possession of England, Bordeaux is steeped in history and is well worth a visit.
Take the TGV from Angouleme to Paris or Bordeaux for the day.
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Bordeaux
Visit the famous vineyards of the Pomerol including the famous Chateau Petrus and St Emilion - also a very interesting medieval hill town, before travelling on to Bordeaux on the banks of the Garonne. The Tourist Information office has guided walking tours round the Old Town of Bordeaux, about one and half hours. Once a possession of England, Bordeaux is steeped in history and is well worth a visit.
Take the TGV from Angouleme to Paris or Bordeaux for the day.
The historic village of Ronsenac with its church, priory and ancient river source in Rue de la Fontaine (dating back to the 100 years war) is right on your doorstep. The Priory is sometimes open to visitors and has the distinctive salamander motif of François the 1st over a door..
Chateau de la Mercerie, The folly, built by two brothers, is visible from the road out of Ronsenac and is privately owned. A history of the folly is available at Le Moulin.and visits are now possible
Villebois Lavalette, your nearest Town is only 5 kms away.The covered market place where the Saturday market is held dates back to the 13th century. Available from the Tourist Information office, in the uncovered square are:- Tickets for the 12-century chateau, bike hire and maps of walks around the locality. .A visit to the church is also interesting.
Ronsenac
The historic village of Ronsenac with its church, priory and ancient river source in Rue de la Fontaine (dating back to the 100 years war) is right on your doorstep. The Priory is sometimes open to visitors and has the distinctive salamander motif of François the 1st over a door..
Chateau de la Mercerie, The folly, built by two brothers, is visible from the road out of Ronsenac and is privately owned. A history of the folly is available at Le Moulin.and visits are now possible
Villebois Lavalette, your nearest Town is only 5 kms away.The covered market place where the Saturday market is held dates back to the 13th century. Available from the Tourist Information office, in the uncovered square are:- Tickets for the 12-century chateau, bike hire and maps of walks around the locality. .A visit to the church is also interesting.
Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.
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Cognac
Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.
Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.
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Cognac
Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.
the cathedral is superb and its Renaissance houses now used as boutiques lead to the one of the best prehistoric museums in France
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Périgueux
the cathedral is superb and its Renaissance houses now used as boutiques lead to the one of the best prehistoric museums in France
the escape route for the Huguenots to America and Canada from the ancient fortified twin towered harbour, is also the last stop on the round the world yacht race before the final leg to the UK. Take a boat trip Isle D’Oleron, Isle D’Re and Fort Boyard, sit in a harbour café and watch the world go by, or browse round the teaming pedestrian shopping centre. There is also an aquarium.
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La Rochelle
the escape route for the Huguenots to America and Canada from the ancient fortified twin towered harbour, is also the last stop on the round the world yacht race before the final leg to the UK. Take a boat trip Isle D’Oleron, Isle D’Re and Fort Boyard, sit in a harbour café and watch the world go by, or browse round the teaming pedestrian shopping centre. There is also an aquarium.
Food scene
The home of Courvoisier. Take a stroll down the tranquil banks of the Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer. and breath in the ‘Angels Share’,
Nearby is Cognac. Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.
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Jarnac
The home of Courvoisier. Take a stroll down the tranquil banks of the Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer. and breath in the ‘Angels Share’,
Nearby is Cognac. Our recommended (less well known cognac) visit is the Otard distillery and chateau showing graffiti from English and Irish prisoners captured in the seven years war (1756 to 1763) between the French and British in Canada.. Other distillery visits include:- Hennessey, Martell and Remy Martin. The old town and river have lots to offer.