Around St Pierre

A Selection of Nearby Attractions

The abbey & church at Saint Savin, famed for its medieval frescos

 Angles-sur-l'Anglin, with its ruined cliff-top castle is hailed as one of the most beautiful villages in France

The Castle ruins at Angles-sur-l'Anglin form a striking backdrop to this fascinating village

 Early morning along the Garetempe River near St. Pierre

A selection of goat cheeses at a local weekly market

Ancient stone coffins at the Merovingian necropolis at Civaux

Other Attractions

· The nearby ancient Roman spa town of La Roche Posay, famed for its healing waters

· The great châteaux of the Loire valley

· Idyllic villages. Medieval frescoes

· Prehistoric sites and museums

· Gregorian chant at a 12th Century Benedictine monastery

· Gourmet restaurants and cafés

· Local wineries

· Fêtes, festivals and concerts

· Weekly markets with local produce

· Paris—just 80 minutes away by high-speed train