Loudun Poitou -Charentes
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Loudun is a small town in the Vienne
department and Poitou-Charentes region of western France. It
is located 30 km south of the town of Chinon and 25km to the
east of the town Thouars. The countryside of the Vienne is one
of the loveliest and most peaceful in France with rolling fields
of yellow sunflowers and green meadows set in a countryside dotted
with lakes and striped by rivers. Loudun is a town made famous
by the work first of Aldous Huxley, then by Ken Russell. Huxley’s
novel, ‘Devils of Loudon’ was based on events in Loudun
in 1634, when the priest of the town was tried for witchcraft,
convicted of having made a pact with the devil and was subsequently
burned at the stake. |
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Places to visit in Poitou -Charentes |
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The Poitou -Charentes region in the
southwest of France includes the departments of Deux-Sevres,
Vienne, Charante-Maritime and Charante. The turbulent history
of the area left a legacy of rich architectural and cultural
heritage. The pilgrimage route in the Middle Ages to Santiago
de Compostela left impressive Romanesque churches such as those
at Poitiers and Parthenay. The Atlantic coastline and endless
sandy beaches are an attraction to this area, while inland the
lush countryside offers fine architecture, navigable waterways
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Where is Loudun? |
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Loudun is about 568 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Loudun is about 308 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Loudun is about 317 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Loudun Poitou
-Charentes
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Eternes
Saix
Loudun
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 4 Persons.
An old house (110 m2), typical for the Loire area, on a forestry
terrain of 5000m2 (to be shared with the owner). The house is
fully renovated; it is located opposite the vineyards of the
'Château dEternes, which lies 50 m lower. Culture trips
can be made to the Loire castles in the neighbourhood, to the
Abbey of Fontevraud (7km) and the many caves. For sporting activities
on the water is Montsoveau, an excellent starting point. Karting
possible in the area. |
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