Lencloître: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Lencloître showcases notable examples of religious architecture. The Église Notre-Dame was classified as a historic monument in 1908. Its façade was completely altered during the Wars of Religion; two turrets and a battlement walkway gave the building a defensive character. Its features include an extensive bestiary with chimerical birds, dragons, monsters, women with eagle heads, and acanthus foliage.
Renting a holiday apartment in Lencloître can form part of individual travel planning.
Culture
The Conventual Ensemble of Lencloître is part of the historic townscape. It is a former priory church in the Poitevin Romanesque style, dates from the early 12th century, and was dependent on Fontevrault Abbey. The ensemble can be visited independently; guided tours are available by appointment.
Trails
The “En vignes et jardins” circular trail in the municipality of Lencloître is 13.5 km long and passes Château de Picol. The Ligne Verte between Châtellerault and Lencloître runs along a former railway line that has been converted into a cycle path and is completely free of cars. The “Vallées de l'Envigne et de la Veude” cycle route allows visitors to discover the vineyards of Haut-Poitou.
Gardens
The Roseraie de Lencloître in the Jardins du Cloître comprises more than 700 climbing roses planted in 50 beds. The rose garden also features perennials from the Middle Ages and standard roses; the plants climb obelisks and arches.
Markets
The “Bienvenue à la ferme” farmers' market takes place at the Champ de Foire in Lencloître. Visitors can meet local farmers and craftspeople there and discover their products. The market offers tables for eating on site, a drinks stand, and barbecue facilities; admission is free.
The Foire de Lencloître takes place on the first Monday of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To the broader travel overview: Vienne.
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