Le Grand-Pressigny: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Musée de la Préhistoire du Grand-Pressigny presents the social, technical and economic aspects of prehistory. A particular focus is placed on the flint from Le Grand-Pressigny. The collections include very long flint blades that were distributed as far as the Netherlands in the 3rd millennium BC.

Those choosing Le Grand-Pressigny as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

History

Several historic parts of the Château du Grand-Pressigny have been preserved: a partially collapsed square keep from the 12th century, an enceinte dating largely from the 13th century, a Renaissance gallery built around 1560, and the Tour Vironne. The Château du Grand-Pressigny overlooks the Claise Valley.

The Nymphée stands in the former château park of Le Grand-Pressigny. This structure dates from the beginning of the 17th century and is considered one of the oldest examples of hydraulic and garden architecture. The Nymphée is an artificial grotto with a curved façade, a domed interior and several sculptures.

In the Middle Ages, the farmers of Le Grand-Pressigny could bake their bread in the Four banal by paying the lordly banalité tax.

The Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais in Le Grand-Pressigny combines Gothic and Romanesque stylistic features. Its construction spanned the period from the 12th to the 16th century.

Walks

A walking tour of Le Grand-Pressigny follows the medieval enceinte dating from the 13th century. In addition, a former railway line has been converted into a path reserved exclusively for cyclists and walkers.

Surrounding Area

The Ancien couvent des Augustins de Paulmy is a historic site in the area surrounding Le Grand-Pressigny. The Eglise paroissiale de Sainte-Croix is a church in the area surrounding Le Grand-Pressigny. The Parc de Boussay, a park, is also located nearby.

The wider regional area around Le Grand-Pressigny is home to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Merci-Dieu, a historic site, and Le château de Marmande, a château.

Other places: Saint-Antoine-Du-Rocher, Civray-Sur-Esves, Betz-Le-Château, Chambray-Lès-Tours, Chédigny, Loches, Noyant-De-Touraine, Chançay.

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