I Love My Town: Charroux

Tucked away in a valley where La Charente river flows gently through, you will find Charroux. This not-so-sleepy town is the Vienne’s best kept secret.

With its abbey ruins and grand tower standing tall in the centre and its ancient covered market place you can immediately feel the history. This is the site of many traditional festivities spanning the whole year through. Small shops, cafes and bars are scattered around.

Little side streets point off in every direction giving the visitor the most enjoyable journey. With twists and turns you never quite know what is around those old stone corners. From the highest points, views span far and wide across terracotta tiled roof tops to the green hills beyond.

Why not bring your camper van and pitch up at the Aire? Your kayak and your bicycles too! You could even grab a room at one of the many local chambre d’hôtes. But, ssh, don’t tell everyone or it won’t be a secret anymore!

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