The Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne is located in the Boutonne Valley, in a bend of the river with small islands. The Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne is a Renaissance estate dating from the 16th century.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne can base their accommodation search on the town’s cultural attractions and routes.
Culture
The Église Saint-Pierre has been classified as a monument historique since 21 November 1969. Its main construction phases date from the 12th and 16th centuries; it also has a semicircular apse with three identical bays.
In the wider region around Dampierre-sur-Boutonne are the Église Saint-Germain de Varaize, a church; the Abbaye royale de Celles-sur-Belle, a monastery; the Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Liguaire, a historic site; and the Niort Dongeon, a monument.
Experiences
During a guided tour of the Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou, visitors can see and pet donkeys and, depending on the season, foals up close, as well as learn more about the conservation programme and the operation of the facility. By reservation, the Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou also offers a carriage ride around the farm followed by a visit to the breeding facility.
The La Route des Cardinaux riding route begins in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne. It can also be completed on foot or by bicycle and is 77 kilometres long.
Landscape and trails
The Les Rives de Boutonne route connects the Pont de La Cèpe on the Charente with the Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne.
More local pages: Saint-Simon-De-Pellouaille, L'éguille, Allas-Bocage, Marennes, Montlieu-La-Garde, Sainte-Marie-De-Ré, Montpellier-de-Médillan, Mornac-Sur-Seudre
