The dovecote of the Domaine de Luchat was classified as a historical monument (Monument historique) by a decree of 2 September 1994.
Culture and History
The dovecote is built of dressed stone blocks and has a dome with concentric layers of stone, three dormer windows and a small lantern roof. Its 400 nesting niches are spherical terracotta forms. The Domaine de Luchat is arranged around a rectangular dwelling house; to the south, a large courtyard lined with outbuildings extends in front of it. The 16th-century dovecote of the Domaine de Luchat stands alone in a field.
Nature
Luchat is one of the municipalities included in the continental type 1 ZNIEFF L'Arnoult. In the L'Arnoult ZNIEFF, which includes Luchat, the European pond turtle, the European otter and the European mink are found in the river valley.
Other Places
Saint Eutrope de Saintes is a church in the area around Luchat. The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre is also a church in the area around Luchat. In the wider regional surroundings of Luchat are Novioregum, an ancient site, and Pigeonnier et vestiges de l'abbaye de Montierneuf, a historical site.
The beaches in the wider regional surroundings of Luchat include Barzan-Plage, Plage de l'Arnèche, Plage de Suzac and Plage des Vergnes.
Food and Wine
The events programme of a local association included a Repas des Vendanges attended by 68 people.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Luchat specifically searches for accommodation in this location.
