Courcelles: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

At Château d’Orioux, the former castle’s main building and dovecote have been preserved. Courcelles lies along the Chemins de Compostelle route; numerous pilgrims of various nationalities pass through every year.

Those choosing Courcelles as their destination can include their wish to rent a holiday apartment there in their travel plans.

Culture and history

The Église Saint-Nicolas in Courcelles was rebuilt in 1648 after the Wars of Religion.

The Église Saint-Nicolas also has three bells dating from the 19th century.

A special addition to the local history was created in 2015: an eleven-year-old resident of Courcelles made a highly detailed model of the Église Saint-Nicolas.

The Minoterie MECHAIN bears witness to the period when numerous mills were widespread along certain waterways.

Paths and waterways

Courcelles has a walking path along the waterways.

The former Moulin Bussy can be discovered via the walking path along the canal.

There are several benches at the Fontaine de la Fragnée where visitors can rest.

On the Way of St. James

Since 2016, Courcelles has had a pilgrim gîte run by Marie-Jeanne Giroud Mege for travellers on the Way of St. James. She is a member of the association “Le Bourdon 17”.

In the surrounding region

The Église Saint-Germain de Varaize is located in the vicinity of Courcelles.

The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre is located in the wider region around Courcelles.

Saint Eutrope de Saintes is also located in the wider region around Courcelles.

Other destinations: Sainte-Lheurine, La Flotte-En-Re, Saint-Crépin, Migron, Brives-sur-Charente, Néré, Marsilly, La Brée-Les-Bains.

To the overarching travel overview: Charente-Maritime.