
Thouars
The town of Thouars is to the north of the Poitou-Charentes region, and south-east from Saumur, in the Deux-Sèvres department.
From its dominant position on a hill, the attractive medieval town hides behind the substantial 17th century chateau that overlooks the river below. In addition to the main castle, you can also see the stables, a chapel, and an interior courtyard.
The medieval town has some attractive medieval colombage houses dating from the 16th century, and some other noteworthy buildings including
- the 12th century ramparts, including two towers (the Tour de Prince de Galles and the Tour Porte au Provost)
- some impressive grand houses of the 15th century
- the Saint-Médard church, and the church of Saint-Laon, with its notable belltower
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Tourist Classifications for Thouars
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
Places to visit near Thouars, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Thouars.
Some places to visit within 30 km:
38 km: Aubigne-sur-Layon (town)
24 km: Moncontour, Vienne (small town)
See also Thouars (version Francais)


