Coulonges: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Coulonges, the Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul points to a notable piece of local history with its north portal: part of the portal is protected as a historic monument. The listing was made by decree dated 28 June 1937. The church’s two eastern bays date from the 12th century, while the three western bays date from the 15th century.

Markets and Traditions

The Foire des Hérolles was first documented in 1484 and takes place in Coulonges on the 29th of every month. Associated with the fair is Tête de veau with sauce ravigote, a culinary tradition that has existed for more than 30 years. The Marché au Cadran is an anonymous auction in which animals are led through a ring. The cattle sale takes place there every Monday.

Anyone planning a stay in Coulonges may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Sentier du Pêcheur is an easy 5.2 km circular trail focusing thematically on archaeology and history.

History

The ruins of the Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Colombe are located in the surroundings of Coulonges. In the wider regional area around Coulonges are the historic site Prieuré d’Aigues-Joignant and the historic site Abbaye d’Aubignac. Also located there are the Abbaye de Saint-Savin monastery and the Mont Saint-Savin hill.

Other destinations: Magné, Mauprévoir, Moulismes, La Roche-Rigault, Asnières-sur-Blour, Saint-Clair, Vellèches, Maisonneuve

For the higher-level travel overview: Vienne.