Avanton: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Cône d’Avanton is considered one of the most significant creations of the Bronze Age.
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The Cône d’Avanton was made from a small gold ingot as a single piece, without a weld, by hammering and cold embossing. It was discovered in 1844; in 1847, the Louvre acquired it before it was transferred to the Musée d’Archéologie nationale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1956.
Culture
The parish church of Église paroissiale Saint-Laurent in Avanton has a bell tower and two bays dating from the 14th century. The later bays date from the 17th century, while the portal bears the year 1613.
History
The Château d’Avanton was built in the 16th century by François AUBERT, the mayor of Poitiers. It was constructed during the Renaissance on the foundations of an older inn. In the 17th century, the château was extended with recessed pavilions and rebuilt several times. Visits are possible exclusively as part of a guided tour booked in advance.
Cycling and Wine
The Boucles de l’Auxances cycling circuit starts in Avanton, which is part of the Haut-Poitou vineyards, where wine cellars can be visited. The circuit is 63 kilometres long, has an elevation gain of 531 metres and takes around four hours.
Stay
Camping du Futur in Avanton has 58 pitches and 15 equipped accommodation units. On-site facilities include a heated swimming pool and a miniature golf course.
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