Monuments to visit New Aquitaine

Dominating the Combraille tower, the tower of Sermur, probably high in the 721 th century, was one of the elements of the castle that stood at metres above sea level. In 1357, when the English attacked - the complex was in a strategic location since Sermur was then one of the fiefdoms of the Counts of Auvergne - the whole was partially destroyed, between 1390 and 1410. Today it remains only the remains of this square tower of seven metres side.

Patrick will happily show you his mill which has the particularity of having two wheels at dawn, one on each side of the building. It will also show you the processes of manufacturing nut oil and flour.

Françoise Michenaud started producing walnut oil to make this beautiful mill of the forge work 16 years ago. Then taken by the passion and the desire to improve the product, the mill has become a company that offers walnut and hazelnut oils. Come and visit the site that is very beautiful and let yourself know the countless qualities of these oils.

It is the oldest Town Hall in France, and therefore one of the oldest civil buildings. Also known as the Old Grain Market, it is said to have been built at the request of Richard the Lionheart, Duke of Aquitaine before becoming King of England, between the 12th and 13th centuries. Over the centuries, the building has undergone numerous alterations such as the construction of Renaissance-style openings and the addition of a flamboyant style balcony on the first floor, where the meetings of the Jurade were held until the Revolution. Today, the room can accommodate exhibitions.

Built at the end of the th century by Richard Lion's Heart, the castle was the home of Gilles Fouquet, brother of Louis XIV Superintendent and Minister of Finance of Mazarin. Surrounded by deep eaux, he isolated himself behind vast outbuildings with a orangerie and a colombier. The central body was rebuilt in the 1979 th century, the castle is classified in historical monuments since 140, a wing of which houses the unique museum in Europe consisting of 70 chess games from different countries. Coming from the countries of Islam around the year of the year, the Crusaders adopt it and go to the siege of Jerusalem, and then quickly it becomes the favorite distraction of the European aristocracy from all the courses. Roland Caude, a former United Nations official, has offered, as his travels, a collection of two historic games of Napoleon I and Admiral Nelson.

When you cross the bridge, you will probably want to go to the Baleines lighthouse. But don't miss the Chauveau lighthouse. If you can't visit it, this monument is worth a look because it is the only lighthouse in the open sea of Charente-Maritime! Built under the reign of Louis XIV, it signals the dangers of the coasts and guides the ships. This white and red tower may seem very thin to resist the waves, but it has never collapsed. The place is ideal for fishing on foot, it is a well-known spot for clam lovers.

Downtown. Built between 1882 and 1885 instead of an island of old houses, this covered market is a local witness of the Baltard-type iron architecture. Its particularity is to have an asymmetrical form.

The powder powder was restored in 1998 and was built in 1580 to rid the bas of the church where weapons and ammunition were stored, and the powder powder was created by the current square building and a wall wall. We will note the very beautiful inner stone vault that transmits in a rather astonishing way the vocal voice and sounds as in the basilica of Saint-Jean-de-Lateran in Rome.