Monthoiron: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
In Monthoiron stands the Tour-Forteresse of Château de Monthoiron, considered a mysterious and original building of the French Early Renaissance. Its architectural concept is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. The fortress is shaped like a cylinder measuring 20 metres in diameter and 20 metres in height.
Culture
Inside the Tour-Forteresse, a documentary about recent discoveries concerning Leonardo as an architect is shown. Château de Monthoiron gained regional significance when the Turpin de Crissé family settled there. The site also contains traces of an oppidum called Monte Aurea dating from the 11th century.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment can specifically consider Monthoiron.
Experiences
Around the Tour-Forteresse of Château de Monthoiron, “Le Trésor de Léonard” takes participants on a treasure hunt featuring around 20 puzzles. In a fun way, participants learn about the history of Château de Monthoiron, the Renaissance and Leonardo da Vinci.
“Le Secret de Karmanor” is a nature observation treasure hunt featuring unique and original buildings made from LEGO® bricks. The route takes 45 minutes and is aimed at children aged 3 and over; the ten puzzles are read aloud by an accompanying adult. From the age of 5, “Le Secret de Karmanor” can be played as a more challenging treasure hunt and then lasts a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Château de Monthoiron has free parking available for buses, motorcycles and other types of vehicles. The grounds are level and accessible to pushchairs and people with reduced mobility.
In Poitou, the Futuroscope theme park is less than 30 minutes from Monthoiron.
Nature
The Les Croix circular trail follows wooded paths lined with numerous wayside crosses. It offers beautiful views of the Chitré forest, the village of Chenevelles and the town of Châtellerault.
For the overarching travel overview: Vienne.
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