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Thouars travel guide
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
Thouars : tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Travel, hotels and holiday gites, Thouars
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Places to visit - Thouars
- Candes Saint Martin, Centre Most beautiful village
- Chateau de Saumur Chateau
- Fontevraud Abbey, Centre Renowned abbey
- Montsoreau Most beautiful village, Pays de la Loire
- Thouars Medieval town, castle
- Saumur Loire valley town
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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