St. John's Church

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The Saint-Jean de Lurais church is a French Catholic church. It is located on the territory of the commune of Lurais, in the department of Indre, in the region Centre-Val de Loire.

Coordinates: 46°42'18"N, 0°57'6"E

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Place des TilleulsLurais 36220 Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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+33 2 54 37 51 17

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St. John's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Roc-aux-Sorciers, Fontgombault Abbey, Lureuil.

3.3 miW
Historical place, Ruins, Forts and castles
Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Angles-sur-l'Anglin
86 min walk • The Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin is a ruined castle in the commune of Angles-sur-l'Anglin in the Vienne département of France. It dates originally from the 12th century, with significant alterations and additions in the 15th century.
3.2 miW
Museum
Roc-aux-Sorciers, Angles-sur-l'Anglin
83 min walk • Roc-aux-Sorciers is an Upper Paleolithic rock shelter site dating to the mid-Magdalenian cultural stage, ca 14,000 yBP, made famous by its relief wall carvings. The site is in the French commune of Angles-sur-l'Anglin, in Vienne.
2.3 miSE
Monastery
Fontgombault Abbey
60 min walk • Fontgombault Abbey, otherwise the Abbey of Notre-Dame, Fontgombault, is a Benedictine monastery of the Solesmes Congregation located in Fontgombault in the département of Indre, in the province of Berry, France.
5.2 miNE
Locality
Lureuil
133 min walk • One of the highlights of Lureuil is its stunning natural surroundings, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. Visitors can explore the verdant landscapes and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding...
7.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Château-Naillac, Le Blanc
190 min walk • Château-Naillac, located in the commune of Le Blanc, is one of the last of the two castles that guarded the Creuse valley in the 12th century, the second of which has disappeared as a keep in Poitou.
4.8 miN
Forts and castles
Mado Robin
124 min walk • Madeleine Marie Robin, generally known as Mado Robin, was a French coloratura soprano. A soprano acuto sfogato, she was noted for her extremely high register.
6.8 miNW
Locality
Yzeures-sur-Creuse
173 min walk • For history enthusiasts, Yzeures-sur-Creuse boasts a fascinating past. The town is home to the imposing Château d'Yzeures, a medieval fortress that has witnessed centuries of events. Visitors can explore its well-preserved ruins and imagine the grandeur of the past.