The “Chemin des Vignes” is a 10.9 km route in Mosnac-Saint-Simeux. It leads through hilly vineyards and along side roads with beautiful viewpoints. Along towpaths, it runs past the Charente River, locks, and river fauna and flora. The circular route starts at the football stadium car park on the Mosnac side and follows a section of the Charente riverbank on the same side of the river as the Flow Vélo. The circular route also offers the opportunity to discover the washhouse behind Mosnac Town Hall.
A trip to Mosnac may be combined with the intention of renting a holiday apartment.
Route and Landscape
The combination of vineyards, side roads, towpaths, and the banks of the Charente shapes the course of the “Chemin des Vignes”.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Symphorien in Mosnac dates from the 11th century, was affiliated with the chapter of Angoulême in 1110, and was rebuilt in the 12th century.
The mill is a building from the first half of the 19th century; it may be the mill rebuilt in 1831 and modernised later.
Other Places
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Couronne, the Artothèque d'Angoulème museum, Château de Balzac, and the historic site of Château de Jarnac are located in the vicinity of Mosnac. The Parc François-Ier is located in the wider region around Mosnac.
Other places: Suaux, Pleuville, Cellefrouin, Rouzède, Gurat, Ecuras, Gardes-Le-Pontaroux and Saint-Laurent-De-Céris.
