Roman Baths:
One of the best preserved and largest group of Gallo-Roman thermal baths in Europe can be found at Chassenon. After the conquest of Gaul, the Romans relied upon a network of ancient roads. This site is on one of these routes and the thermal sanctuary welcomed large numbers of people taking the waters. There are pools, a vast network of aqueducts, and hot and cold chambers. For more information contact: (00 33) 5 45 89 32 31
One of the best preserved and largest group of Gallo-Roman thermal baths in Europe can be found at Chassenon. After the conquest of Gaul, the Romans relied upon a network of ancient roads. This site is on one of these routes and the thermal sanctuary welcomed large numbers of people taking the waters. There are pools, a vast network of aqueducts, and hot and cold chambers. For more information contact: (00 33) 5 45 89 32 31
The Gardens of Chaigne: About an hour away but worth the trip if you are keen on formal gardens, Chaigne (pictured above) is a beautiful garden that belongs to a manor house, situated at Touzac. Tel. (00 33)5 45 62 33 92. GPS: long. -0.15; Lat. 45.55.
Verteuil: About 15 minutes away by car is the picturesque village of Verteuil-sur-Charente which has cafes, restaurants and a chateaux.
Vallee des Singes: Open air monkey park in the Poitou-Charentes at Le Gureau, 86700 Romagne, Vienne. Tel: (00 33) 5 49 87 20 20
