Châtellerault: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
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The two towers of the Église Saint-Jacques house a carillon with 52 bells that is classified as a historic monument.
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Culture and history
The Pont Henri IV in Châtellerault has a span of 144 metres. The Église Saint-Jacques was founded in the middle of the 11th century to accommodate pilgrims travelling to Compostela along the Via Turonensis.
Tours and trails
The surviving towers of the Pont Henri IV house scenographic areas that can be visited as part of guided tours. The “La ville dans ses remparts” tour takes visitors through the medieval walled old town of Châtellerault in 1.5 to 2 hours. The Parcours architectural de Châtellerault comprises two walking loops that highlight the town’s monuments and historic sites.
Nature
The Arboretum de Châtellerault is a three-hectare educational and discovery trail featuring 62 documented and explained species. It is managed by the French National Forestry Office, Office National des Forêts, and is open to everyone. The diverse tree species of the Arboretum de Châtellerault attract birds and give it ornithological interest.
Cycling
The Ligne Verte, also called the Voie Sylvain Chavanel, is a cycle path on a former railway line that connected Châtellerault with Loudun.
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The Artothèque de Grand Châtellerault Maison Descartes École d'Arts Plastiques – Centre d'art contemporain is a museum in the vicinity of Châtellerault. The Commanderie templière is a church in the vicinity of Châtellerault. The Chateau de Mondion is a castle in the area surrounding Châtellerault. Le château de Marmande is a castle in the wider regional area surrounding Châtellerault. Gyrotour is a viewpoint in the wider regional area surrounding Châtellerault. Parc de Boussay is a park in the wider regional area surrounding Châtellerault.
In summer, the Jehan Martin offers a boat trip on the Vienne. A panoramic view can be enjoyed from the Tours de Vilmouth.
To the higher-level travel overview: Vienne.
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