Bréville: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Bréville, craftsmanship is visible on several levels. The “Art et passion du bois” festival takes place every two years in August and is dedicated to woodworking professions and crafts. The festival includes a woodturning competition as well as workshops open to all visitor groups.

When planning a stay in Bréville, the desire to rent a holiday apartment may be part of your personal travel planning.

History

At the Church of Saint-Benoît, the entrance pillars of the choir may possibly date back to the 12th century. The portal and the choir vault of the Church of Saint-Benoît date from the 15th century. The nave was restored and re-vaulted in 1881.

Art and Craftsmanship

The Centre d'art vivant is a museum in Bréville. Since 2003, it has displayed turned or carved works made of wood and other materials, created at festivals or artist residencies. The Centre d'art vivant also provides an educational activity booklet for “Le sentier du bois”.

L'Atelier de Lise welcomes visitors to its pottery workshop in Bréville. Unique clay pieces are made and sold there as art pottery. Other works of art include “La Porte Horizon”, an abstract, symbolically inspired sculpture created in 2006 by the Argentine sculptor José Luis Torres. “Quatre par quatre” is an interactive sculpture that can be reassembled in infinitely many ways.

Cuisine and Landscape

Le Bio J'y Crois in Bréville offers white, red and rosé Pineau des Charentes for tasting. The vineyards of Bréville and the surrounding forests invite visitors to stroll and explore.

Other places: Mainzac, Saint-Estèphe, Rouzède, Chalais, Condac, Jarnac, Étagnac, Rivières

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente.