Ozillac: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Église Saint-Michel in Ozillac is a Romanesque church; its main construction phase took place in the 12th century. It features a defensive system with moats, a curtain wall and demolished towers. Including its crypt with ossuary, it was listed as a historic monument by decree of 5 December 2000.

Culture and history

The local Saint-Louis festival continues to be celebrated in Ozillac on 25 August. Nearby is the Église Saint-Martin de Petit-Niort, a historic site. Further afield in the region are the ruins of the Abbaye de la Frenade and the Église Saint-Mathias de Barbezieux, a church.

Those considering Ozillac as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

Hiking

Circuit pédestre No. 22 “Les Maines” is a marked, 8 km circular hiking route in Ozillac. It can be followed year-round and free of charge. The route runs along unpaved paths on hillsides, along woodland edges and through hedgerows.

Cycling

Circuit VTT No. 10 “Champagnac - Ozillac” is a 24 km mountain-biking route with a duration of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It runs between small limestone hills and forests and has an alternative starting point at the Église Saint-Michel d'Ozillac.

Local delicacies

The “Petit Déjeuner du Bouilleur de Cru” at Chai du Rouissoir is an experience requiring a reservation, where visitors can discover the distillation process and taste local products at the foot of the still.

Other destinations: Ars-En-Ré, Migron, Salles-Sur-Mer, Néré, Nantillé, Villars-les-Bois, Saint-Maigrin, Ile-D'aix

The regional overview: Charente-Maritime.