Gurat: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Gurat’s houses are clustered closely together on a limestone cliff above the Nizonne valley. During a stay in Gurat, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature and Trails
The Nizonne valley features peat deposits, marshlands and meadows that are partially prone to flooding. This valley is home to 22 butterfly species and 23 dragonfly species. Two Natura 2000 protected areas have also been established within the municipality of Gurat.
The Chemin des orchidées is a hilly trail between forests and dry grasslands characterised by orchids.
Free trail guides for the Chemin des orchidées are available from the tourist offices in Villebois-Lavalette and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.
Culture and History
The underground monolithic Chapel of Saint George dates from the 12th century and has been listed as a historic monument since 30 October 1963.
The Church of Saint George is a complex architectural ensemble built into the rock faces below the present-day town centre.
The Church of Saint Roch was built around the 10th and 11th centuries under the patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption.
The Château de Gurat is an architectural ensemble dating from the 15th century and now serves as a holiday cottage.
The historic site of Abbaye de Fontaine Vive lies in the wider regional surroundings of Gurat.
The Château de Beauséjour lies in the wider regional surroundings of Gurat.
The Artothèque d'Angoulème lies in the wider regional surroundings of Gurat.
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Couronne lies in the wider regional surroundings of Gurat.
Events
The Fête de la St Roch takes place annually in Gurat.
The Parc de Fayolle lies in the wider regional surroundings of Gurat.
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