Genté: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Genté
The history of Genté includes the Church of Saint Médard. It was founded in 1072 by a certain Guillaume Paluel, rebuilt in the 12th century and remodelled several times over the course of time. Its tower has richly decorated window openings framed by groups of columns; at the corners of the cornice are relief-carved faces.
Culture and History
In the Middle Ages, Genté belonged to the châtellenies of Cognac and Merpins. The de Mortemer family held the seigneurial rights in Genté until 1561; they were subsequently succeeded by Gaston de la Rochefoucault.
Anyone planning a trip to Genté and wishing to rent a holiday apartment there can specifically include the town in their accommodation planning.
Nature
La Fontaine in Genté is a Vauclusian-type spring with an inexhaustible water source; its stone basins are fed by an aqueduct. The Venelle de la Fontaine is a small passage that the municipality’s residents formerly used to fetch water from the Fontaine.
The Parc de la Mairie has several picnic tables, a children’s playground and a multisport court.
The Table d’orientation is located at an elevation of 101 m on the site of a former mill. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view over the vineyards of the Cognac area.
Walking Tours
The “Pas à pas au Cœur de Genté” walking tour is 1.6 km long.
The Circuit du Chemin 101 circular trail in Genté is 9.72 km long.
To the overarching travel overview: Charente.
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