Château de Chambonneau

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The Château de Chambonneau is a castle in the commune of Gizay in the Vienne department of France that still shows good parts of the original "chateau fort". It is built down a hill, close to the Miosson. The original castle dates from the time of Philippe VI, the beginning of the 14th century. The present château dates between 1335 and 1609. The remaining original parts represent the keep and 75% of the towers and lower buildings. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°27'24"N, 0°26'18"E

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New AquitaineFrance

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Château de Chambonneau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ligugé Abbey, Marnay, Ligugé, Nieuil-l'Espoir.

6.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Ligugé Abbey
168 min walk • Ligugé Abbey, formally called the Abbey of St. Martin of Ligugé, is a French Benedictine monastery in the Commune of Ligugé, located in the Department of Vienne. Dating to the 4th century, it is the site of one of the earliest monastic foundations in France.
6.2 miSW
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Marnay
158 min walk • Marnay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.
6.7 miNW
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Ligugé
172 min walk • Ligugé is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is located on the River Clain, 8 kilometres south of Poitiers. It is known for its historic monastery, Ligugé Abbey.
2.1 miN
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Nieuil-l'Espoir
55 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Nieuil-l'Espoir is the Château de Bois-Clair, a stunning 19th century castle surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the castle grounds, admiring the beautiful architecture and enjoying the...