The 13th century mediaeval Château: this military fortress is being restored, with a plan to erect a memorial to the Hundred Years' War. The Château was beseiged by the Duc de Berry, then the Black Prince held Jean Le Bon captive here after the Battle of Nouaillé Moupertuis in 1356. It was later given back to the English by Du Guesclin.
Visits can be organised on request throughout the year by telephoning 05.49.59.47.37.
It is open to the public from all the year : information at the tourism office.There is a fine 11th century romanesque church at St Maurice la Clouère near the Château.
Photo Gérald BUTHAUDThe 16th century Château de la Roche is worth a visit with its gardens, its salons, its chapel and the Order of Malta museum. It is open during the season or on request by telephoning 05.49.59.49.55.
There are several village churches that merit a detour for certain features: the façades at Sommières du Clain et Champagné St Hilaire, the façade modillions at Ferrière Airoux and the chevet modillions at Brion, the Priory at Usson du Poitou and also the beautiful romanesque St Pierre church.
Medieval Holiday organized by the association "les amis du vieux château" at the vieux chateau of Gencay every other year in the last sunday of May. The next one take place in the year 2003. Information at the tourist office : 05.49.59.47.37 or 05.49.58.01.82.
Le baudet du Poitou
