Messemé: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Messemé is characterized by a vast, fertile plain dotted with large grain farms. The Porches-balet form the characteristic entrances to the agricultural holdings in Messemé and provide temporary shelter for crops and equipment.

Those who choose Messemé as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The history of Messemé includes Villiers: By royal ordinance dated April 7, 1840, Villiers was officially incorporated into the municipality of Messemé. A local legend tells that Sainte Radegonde held the devil captive at the Villiers windmill.

The Château de la Motte was built in the 15th century on a feudal mound and is a private estate with moats and an extensive hunting ground. The Prieuré de Saint-Eutrope is a historic site in the vicinity of Messemé.

In the area around Messemé are Chateau de Baschet, a castle; château du Coudray Montpensier, a chateau; and Lenou, an ancient site.

Landscape

In the wider region around Messemé lies Ile au Than Beach, a beach. Also located in this wider regional area is the Château de Montsoreau-Museum of contemporary art Park, a park.

Produce

Château Gaillard is a biodynamically managed farm covering 3.5 hectares, where vines and aromatic plants are cultivated and beehives are kept. The farm sells wine, grape juice, honey, and organic herbal teas directly from the farm. On-site wine events are offered by prior reservation.

Sightseeing

At Château Gaillard, guided tours are available exclusively by appointment in French and English. In Messemé, self-guided visits with information boards are possible.

For the higher-level travel overview: Vienne.

More destinations

More places under the same destination:

Savigny-Sous-Faye, Lésigny, Usseau, Roiffé, Ranton, Senillé, Bignoux, Berrie.