Bougneau: Holiday Apartments and Houses

The Église Saint-Pierre dominates the townscape of Bougneau with a Latin cross-shaped floor plan comprising an elongated, narrow nave, a northern side aisle, a square crossing, a choir bay and a narrower semicircular apse. The church also has a square bell tower with two levels. The choir and apse are dated to the 11th century.

Those who choose Bougneau as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The ruins of the Abbaye de la Frenade are located in the vicinity of Bougneau. Further attractions in the surrounding region include Barzan-Plage beach, Parc François-Ier, the Château Royal de Cognac, the ancient site of Novioregum and the historic site of Église Saint-Martin de Petit-Niort.

Cycling Routes

The “Art roman en Saintonge” cycle route passes through Bougneau, which is one of its stops featuring Romanesque churches. The “En remontant la Seugne” cycle route reaches Bougneau after passing through Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne and passes the Romanesque village church in the town.

Local Amenities

The Halte équestre is located at the Coteaux de Mongouverne in 17800 Bougneau. It is open year-round and freely accessible. Facilities include a 20 m² shelter, hitching rails for horses, a picnic table and a waste bin.

Les Ruchers de Montignac sells honey directly from the farm in Montignac, Bougneau. The Hippodrome de Pons-Bougneau is a leisure facility in Bougneau.

Other places: Clérac, Saint-Aigulin, Archingeay, Saint-Maigrin, La Clisse, Fléac-sur-Seugne, Saint-Léger, Courpignac

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.