Celles-Sur-Belle: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

The Abbaye Royale is a 17th-century abbey rebuilt on the remains of an abbey complex dating from the 11th century. Visitors can explore it with an audio guide that conveys 1,000 years of its history. The Abbaye Royale also hosts exhibitions every year.

The Musée des motos anciennes displays a collection of 45 motorcycles dating from 1903 to the 1960s. French, British, German, American, Belgian and Italian manufacturers are represented.

The Romanesque Église Saint-Maixent, dating from the 11th century, is located in Verrines-sous-Celles. The listed and fully restored building has slate roofs and cornices decorated with animal figures.

Poetry and special discoveries

The Promenoir poétique, accessible year-round, follows a local cultural trail. Visitors can combine a walk with reading poetry there. In Celles-sur-Belle, you can also take part in a digital treasure hunt with the free Terra Aventura app, explore the town in a fun way and search for a hidden treasure.

Every year, Celles-sur-Belle organises the “Semaines Poétiques Celloises”. These include poetry performances, the creation of collections of poems with pupils, and visits by poets.

Cycle route and natural heritage

The commune of Celles-sur-Belle is crossed by the V93, a cycle route linking the Marais Poitevin with Lac de Vassivière in the Creuse department.

At the exit of Celles-sur-Belle in the direction of Revêtizon stands La Talle à Teurtous, a remarkable old chestnut tree that is 16 metres tall. It is part of the commune’s natural heritage.

Goat cheese and regional tradition

The Maison des fromages de chèvre offers numerous activities and workshops throughout the year and during the school holidays. It also features a permanent exhibition on the history of goat cheese production, animal husbandry practices, production methods and the diversity of goat cheeses.

Those who choose Celles-sur-Belle because of the Abbaye Royale and the Semaines Poétiques Celloises may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Other destinations: Bressuire, Usseau, Massais, Bessines, Pressigny, Chantecorps, Saint-Aubin-Du-Plain, Genneton.

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