Saint-Maurice-De-Tavernole: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Several eras and landscapes come together in Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole. The Saint Maurice de Tavernole chapel was rebuilt in the 17th century on the site of a 12th-century church destroyed during the Wars of Religion. The Church of Saint-Maurice features contemporary stained-glass windows and wall frescoes. After suffering severe damage in the storm of 29 December 1999, the present Church of Saint-Maurice was restored and reopened for worship.

Culture and History

The small Church of Saint-Maurice stands on a small hill and overlooks a landscape stretching far into the distance. The circular route from Jonzac to Meux also passes through Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole, by the wall and the double main gate of a manor house.

The Église Saint-Martin de Petit-Niort is a historic site in the wider regional area around Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole. The ruins of the Abbaye de la Frenade are also located in the wider regional area. The Château Royal de Cognac is a château there, the Château de Jarnac is a historic site, and the Parc François-Ier is a park.

Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole is the chosen destination when searching for a holiday apartment to rent.

Landscape

The hike Dans la plaine de Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole offers views of landscapes characterized by fields, vineyards, and small wooded areas.

Hiking

The hike Tour de Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole crosses the Trèfle River over a Roman bridge. Another route is La boucle de St-Maurice-de-Tavernole, a 5.0-kilometre circular hiking trail with a walking time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nature

The Coteau aux Orchidées in Réaux-sur-Trèfle is a limestone hillside managed by the Communauté de Communes de la Haute-Saintonge. From the end of March to June, around 15 species of wild orchids bloom there. The Coteau aux Orchidées also features an educational trail illustrating the remarkable fauna and flora of the hillside.

Other places: Nantillé, Migron, Bazauges, Mornac-Sur-Seudre, La Couarde-Sur-Mer, Soulignonne, La Benâte, Breuillet

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