Top Things to do in Poitou-Charentes
Top Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
- 1. Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa Cognac
- 2. Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
- 3. Hotel Le Galion
- 4. Hotel de la Monnaie
- 5. Hotel de la Maree - Ile de Re
- 6. OG Access Hotel de RE
- 7. Atalante Relais Thalasso
- 8. Hotel La Marine La Rochelle
- 9. Hotel Les Brises
- 10. Central Park Hotel & Spa
Top 10 Castles in Poitou-Charentes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Poitou-Charentes, France including Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers, Chateau Royal de Cognac, Chateau de La Roche-Courbon, Chateau de La Rochefoucauld, Chateau de Fougeret, Chateau Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle, Chateau de la Mercerie, Chateau de Cherveux, Chateau de Chalais, Chateau de St Germain de Confolens.
Restaurants in Poitou-Charentes
1. Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
The Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers, a true architectural folly of the 19th century, welcomes you for the 2020 season from 8 April to 1 November. For an hour, a few minutes or a morning, the visitor freely discovers the park of the castle, can admire the thousand faces of the most mysterious and romantic ruin in the world. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Free tour : 6,50€ / adult, child & teenager (+6 years old) Free / -6 years old & co-owner Group rate: 5,50€ for groups of minimum 10 people Guided tour : 10,50€ / adult 7,50€ / 6-17 years old 5,50€ / co-owner Free / - 6 years Group rate: 9,50€ for groups of minimum 10 people
Reviewed By roiselee - Kent, United Kingdom
There’s a car park with toilet (portaloo) opposite the chateau entrance. There were several friendly staff or volunteers in the ticket office, and they spoke excellent English. The chateau was left to fall into ruin after a fire in the 1930’s and it is now being rescued by an enthusiastic group. It’s extraordinarily beautiful, and the plans for restoration are particularly innovative - rather than faithfully returning it to former splendour they are working hard to conserve the trees and plants that have colonised the chateau. You will be mostly outside so it’s best to visit on a dry day. There’s some walking involved so wear practical shoes, it’s all fairly flat and easy to navigate. It’s not a large site so you can easily see it all in about 2 hours. Utterly beautiful, well worth a visit, I will certainly go back next time I’m in that area to see how they are getting on with the restoration.
2. Chateau Royal de Cognac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
The Royal Château of Cognac overlooking the Charente river was initially a 10th-century fortress designed to stop Norman invasions, and then in the 15th century became a stately home which was the birthplace of one of France’s most illustrious kings, Francis I. Baron Otard, who had founded its Cognac House in 1795, quickly understands that the thick walls provide exceptional aging conditions for his eaux-de-vie. He purchases the Château, saving it from total destruction The Royal Château of Cognac, which became a historic monument, is now a witness to French history and a Cognac House. We are offering a variety of tours combining two aspects of history: the history of France and the history of Baron Otard cognac up to the present day. Welcome to the Royal Château of Cognac!
Reviewed By vivelafrance1962 - Libourne, France
I took the 1-hour, 12 euro tour (the tour length is the same for everyone, the price varies only according to the quality of cognacs tasted at the end in the tasting room). I received a very warm welcome from the lovely Cecile, who speaks perfect English and was a very professional and informative guide when showing us through the chateau and the various cognac storage facilities. It's easy to find the entrance, right by the little roundabout before the bridge, loads of parking and close to other cognac houses, the river and the old town of Charente. I really recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike and they run all year round.
3. Chateau de La Roche-Courbon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Built in the 15th century, this fortified castle was transformed into a comfortable residence in the 17th century by Jean-Louis de Courbon. Outside, the double half turn stairs will lead you to gardens "à la francaise", terraced gardens, flower beds, orchard, statues, ornemental pond. - Guided tour in english on thursday at 12 from 01/06 to 31/08 - Formal French gardens - Prehistoric museum in the keep - Walk through the forest to see the prehistoric caves - Old wooden games like at the king's court - Exhibition about the french gardens - Shaded picnic area - Snack from 01/04 till 30/09 - Information and shop - No guided tour in the chateau on thursday from 15/09 till 30/04. - Closed on the 25th of december and the 1st of january -EscapeGame with 2 rooms
4. Chateau de La Rochefoucauld
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By Puzzlecombe - Darnac, France
The Chateau has been in the same family for generations and part of it is still lived in and while we were there one of the daughters was having a birthday party in the grounds. Everybody guides and family were very friendly and helpful, huge library and records, even including those of the kings of France. Well worth a visit and for just 10 euros!
5. Chateau de Fougeret
6. Chateau Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Faites une visite comme nulle part ailleurs ! Tous costumés et munis d’un jeu d’énigmes pour les enfants et d’un quiz pour les adultes lancez vous à l’assaut de notre véritable château fort meublé, classé monument historique et de son parc de loisirs : Démonstration de tir au Trébuchet, Motte castrale (fort de l’an mil) Jardin médiéval, Roseraie, Animaux de la basse cour, plus de 30 jeux anciens d’adresse et d’équilibre, Sentier pieds nus. Nouveautés 2020 (incluses dans le tarif d’entrée) : un nouveau jeu d'énigmes, un parcours d’orientation, un labyrinthe de maïs (de mi juillet à mi septembre), un stand d'archerie pour enfants. Pendant plus de 3h vous partagerez en famille des moments inoubliables !
Reviewed By bronagh80 - Lisburn, United Kingdom
A lot of effort has gone into making this a fun and educational day out. Not only do you have a castle with a moat but also you get to dress up and take part in lots of activities from the middle ages. We really enjoyed the trebuchet show even though the kids didn't understand a word as it was in French.
7. Chateau de la Mercerie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
8. Chateau de Cherveux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
A Scottish CastleThe wall was defended by ordnance loopholes and surrounded with wide moats. And elegant construction, in the shape of an irregular pentagon, with tall towers, and a drawbridge. The round walkway is covered with a high roof.Cunningham, a scot, captain of one of the ordance companics created by king Charles VII and captain of the bodyguard of king Louis XI.
9. Chateau de Chalais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By franceabroadfrench
fascinating history of the chateau - told perfectly and in a very comfortable and easy-to-remember way - Jean-Louis shares his enthusiasm for the history and story of the chateau really good guide and interesting tour (we have eaten in the restaurant too - it , too, is excellent)
10. Chateau de St Germain de Confolens
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