One of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne’s two major historical buildings is the extraordinary monolithic underground church of Saint-Jean. This underground church houses a six-metre-high hexagonal stone reliquary inspired by the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Those choosing Aubeterre-sur-Dronne as a holiday destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The collegiate church of Saint-Jacques was consecrated in 1171 and built for pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. It has a three-part Saintongeais-style limestone façade.
The Poterie de la Passiflore on Rue Saint-Jean is both a shop and a workshop and can be visited. The Festival des Potiers offers live demonstrations and practical workshops on pottery-making and firing.
Guided tours of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne are available year-round on request.
Nature
The Base de loisirs d’Aubeterre-sur-Dronne has a landscaped bathing beach on the Dronne, with lifeguard supervision during the season. At this leisure centre, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards can be rented for excursions on the river. It also offers a children’s playground and a beach volleyball court free of charge.
Trails
The Balade citadine d'Aubeterre-sur-Dronne leads through the village’s lanes and narrow passageways, taking in historical and noteworthy sites, religious buildings and panoramic views over the Dronne Valley. A 3.5 km connection from this walk leads to the Circuit de la Fontaine du Loup in Bonnes.
The Boucle vélo route Aubeterre – Circuit découverte 1B starts near the landscaped beach on the Dronne.
Geographical setting
The Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Peudry is located in the vicinity of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne. In the wider region around Aubeterre-sur-Dronne are the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bonne Esperance, Château de Beauséjour and Parc de Fayolle.
More destination pages: Montbron, Souffrignac, Maine-de-Boixe, Édon, Ruelle-sur-Touvre, Saint-Sulpice-De-Cognac, Le Gond-Pontouvre, Montrollet
