Curzay-sur-Vonne combines paths along the Vonne with a focus on stained glass and historic architecture. Renting a holiday apartment in Curzay-sur-Vonne can be part of your personal travel planning.
Nature and Paths
The Sentier des Pierres brunes is a 7.5-kilometre hiking trail marked in yellow, with a walking time of approximately two hours. It follows the GR 364 and runs along the Vonne on a small path. The Pierres brunes are flint concretions located above the valley of the intermittently flowing Fontpied stream.
Culture
The Musée du Vitrail is one of the few institutions in France dedicated to the art of stained glass. It is located in an extension of the Église Saint-Martin in Curzay-sur-Vonne. The permanent exhibition includes religious and secular stained-glass works from the 15th century to the present day. The Musée du Vitrail also presents temporary exhibitions featuring works by contemporary glass artists.
The Atelier du Musée welcomes children and adults throughout the year, by prior reservation, for workshops and courses. The Atelier du Musée provides an introduction to various stained-glass techniques.
History
The Château of Domaine de Curzay was built around 1710 on the site of a 14th-century building. Domaine de Curzay includes an English-style park designed by Bülher at the beginning of the 19th century.
The village bridge of Curzay-sur-Vonne is a Romanesque-style bridge spanning the Vonne. The Église Saint-Martin was classified as a Monument historique in 1925. Its nave has 15th-century rib vaults resting on remarkable sculpted corbels. The Église Saint-Martin can only be visited by appointment as part of a self-guided tour.
Regional Surroundings
In the wider regional area, the long-distance hiking trail GR 364 runs from De Plein-Bois in the Vienne département to Les Sables-d’Olonne in the Vendée département.
