Blanzac-Lès-Matha: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A distinctive feature of Blanzac-lès-Matha is the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It is Romanesque in style and has a simple portal with three round-arched archivolts decorated with geometric figures. The square bell tower has a flat roof and twin windows on each side. Inside, there are two naves; one of them was added in the 16th century as a long seigneurial chapel.

Those choosing Blanzac-lès-Matha as a travel destination can combine their stay with the desire to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The town hall and the former school are also part of the village’s architectural character. They feature a three-bay façade with Doric pilasters, a modillion cornice, moulded bands and cast-iron window sills.

The war memorial was moved from the cemetery to the village centre in 1989. It is made of dressed stone, decorated with rosettes, volutes, flowers and draped wreaths, and crowned with a cross.

Village Character and History

The communal washhouse was altered in the early 20th century through the construction of walls supporting two monopitch roofs. It is situated in an idyllic setting and offers a place to rest with a picnic table. Nearby is a second private washhouse that formerly belonged to a noble family from the village.

Distinctive Forms

The Totem du Pressage in Blanzac-lès-Matha is an interactive sculpture inspired by grape pressing. It invites visitors to touch, turn, feel and play with the material.

Outdoors

The Blanzac-lès-Matha picnic area on the Route de Matha has tables, rubbish bins, nearby toilets and access for motorhomes.

Geographical Location

Blanzac-lès-Matha is located on the departmental road connecting La Rochelle and Angoulême.

Other places: Benest, La Couronne, Saint-Saturnin, Sers, Chalais, Soyaux, Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard, Brigueuil

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente.