Les Ormes showcases history in tangible places: the Château des Ormes is a 17th-century château that welcomes visitors. During the Age of Enlightenment, the “Académie des Ormes” was established there, with Voltaire among those who took part in its intellectual exchange.
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Culture
On the Place de l’Église stands the hall of Les Ormes, which dates from the 17th and 18th centuries and has been listed as a historic monument since 26 March 1934. The present-day church of Les Ormes is designed in the Neo-Byzantine style and was consecrated in 1896. The Château des Ormes estate also includes a vaulted ice house built in 1807 by the architect Vétault. The Château des Ormes can be visited as part of a guided tour and only by prior appointment.
La Poste aux Chevaux has been protected as a historic monument since 1994 and forms a large quadrangle around a courtyard with a paved, centrally located horse pond. The La Poste aux Chevaux exhibition presents old documents and objects relating to the history of post stations and travel. At La Poste aux Chevaux, visitors can take part in an audio tour around the pond and enter the Great Stable.
Paths and Nature
The Balade Ormoise – Circuit n°25 begins and ends in Les Ormes. The easy walking route is 12.2 kilometres long and takes around three hours.
Tèrra Aventura: À cheval sur les mots… is a free treasure hunt that is open to everyone, suitable for children aged six and over, and accessible year-round. The 2.5-kilometre route leads through the historic streets of Les Ormes and offers views of the river.
The Parc de la Mairie invites visitors to enjoy a relaxing walk among cork oaks, Atlas cedars and araucarias.
Geographical Location
The nearest railway station to the Château des Ormes is Châtellerault, which is a 15-minute drive away.
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