Cressé: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Église de la Transfiguration, also known as the Église Saint-Sauveur, is a Romanesque church built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It is classified as a historic monument; this protection has been in place since 4 September 1913.

The wider region around Cressé is home to several named cultural attractions: the Prieuré Notre-Dame de Lanville is a historic site, the Château Royal de Cognac is a château, and the Château de Jarnac is a historic site. The Église Saint-Germain de Varaize, a church, is also located in the wider region around Cressé.

Those who choose Cressé as a travel destination want to rent a holiday apartment there.

Nature

The Natura 2000 site FR5412024 covers 9,261 hectares and lies entirely within the Atlantic biogeographical region.

The circular route Circuit entre vigne et eau runs along the edge through Cressé and comprises 25 km of easily walkable paths. It connects vineyard landscapes with the L’Antenne watercourse, its numerous millraces and springs. Along the circular route, there are landscape viewpoints offering 180° and 360° views.

Experiences

La Ferme des Marronniers is an educational farm where visitors can observe farm animals and give them suitable feed. There are wooden games, and visitors can have picnics. By prior reservation, La Ferme des Marronniers welcomes school groups, leisure centres, and groups of children or adults in difficult life situations; activities offered include feeding animals, animal-assisted activities, and educational workshops.

The Parc François-Ier, a park, is also located in the wider region around Cressé.

Other destinations: Sainte-Soulle, Varaize, Foulerot, Chenac-Saint-Seurin-D'uzet, Paillé, Vergné, Ciré-D'aunis, Saint-Médard-d'Aunis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.