The Vienne river's valley - Alternative route n. 2
Cravant-les-Côteaux

The Vienne river's valley - Alternative route n. 2

Forest
Heritage and history
Vineyard
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Cravant-les-Coteaux's footpaths let you discover the diversity of the commune's landscapes: wide panoramic views over the Vienne valley, a vast, game-filled forest and sun-drenched hillsides.

Description

  1. The village, with Saint-Léger church (1865), presbytery and washhouse (1870)
  2. Panorama, orientation table. Beautiful views over the Vienne valley and vineyards.
  3. The footpath joins the GR 48, said to be the route taken by Joan of Arc on her way from Sainte-Catherine-de-Fierbois to Chinon. Possibility of joining the Panzoult trails via the GR 48.
  4. Troglodytic houses: these surviving caves are once again in demand as living quarters.
  5. Water tower
  6. View of the old château: 14th-century fortress, altered at various times (private).
  7. Le Vieux Bourg : 
    - Covered wash-house
    - The old church (9th to 12th centuries), listed as a historic monument. This harmonious edifice, built over the St-Léger fountain, is typical of early Touraine Romanesque architecture. Its nave is one of the few well-preserved examples of Carolingian religious architecture.
  8. View of the 15th-century Tesserie manor house (private)
  9. View of the 15th-century Tesserie manor house (private).
  10. View of the Pigeonnerie farm.
  • Departure : Cravant's Church
  • Arrival : Cravant's Church
  • Towns crossed : Cravant-les-Côteaux

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

In the forest

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Source

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