The village of Brigueuil is situated towards the north-eastern border of the Charente department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) of France, to the south-east of Confolens.
The location has been occupied since ancient times and remains of a roman villa have been found nearby.
Explore Brigueuil
The main highlight in Brigueuil, situated in the heart of this small but picturesque fortified village, is the roman style Church of Saint-Martial.
The well-proportioned church was built in the 12th century (and modified in the 15th century). Note in particular the unusual roof design of the belltower and the ornate stonework around the entrance. Inside the church you can see some vibrant 19th century stained glass windows.
Other notable historical structures in Brigueuil include a stone gateway through part of the original town ramparts through which you can enter the old town, and an associated tower.
A small part of the donjon that once stood here is still visible - built in the 11th century, the donjon originally had seven storeys but now only one remains; and an ornate stone gateway that is sadly all that remains of what once must have been a grand chateau.
As you stroll the village streets you can see a few other interesting buildings, many in the attractive local light coloured stone and carefully renovated, such as the Maison du Juge.
Attractions nearby
There are abbey churches at two villages very close to here: at Saint-Junien you can see the Abbey of Saint-Amand while at Lesterps is the abbey church of Saint Pierre.
Visiting the village of Oradour-sur-Glane to the south-east of Brigueuil, is also a remarkable experience - the village was destroyed and all the inhabitants murdered during the second World War and the village has been preserved unchanged ever since.
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You can find more travel ideas in the Charente guide and the Poitou-Charentes guide.
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Saint-Junien
After exploring Saint-Junien and the Collegiale Church of Saint-Junien be sure to also visit the valley of the Glane river
Saint-Junien guide
Montrol-Senard
Montrol-Senard is a traditional Limousin village which has been turned into an ecomuseum.
Montrol-Senard guide
Mortemart
Now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', Mortemart is a very pleasant village to pass an hour or two exploring
Mortemart guide
Oradour-sur-Glane
The village of Oradour-sur-Glane is a memorial town, now maintained in the condition it was left in by the retreating Nazis in 1944. Very moving experience.
Oradour-sur-Glane guide
Rochechouart
On the edge of the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, Rochechouart has a castle and Museum of Modern Art to visit
Rochechouart guide
Confolens
Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain and some medieval houses
Confolens guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente
Address: Brigueuil, Confolens-Sud, Confolens, Poitou-Charentes, 16420, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 45.9536, longitude 0.8611
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Site Corot: site of natural beauty (7 km)
- Abbaye de Saint-Amand (Saint-Junien): religious monument (8 km)
- Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps): religious monument (9 km)
- Confolens: town of art and history (16 km)
- Jardin de Liliane: remarkable garden (22 km)
- Bellac: village d'etape (24 km)
- Réserve naturelle régionale Étang de la Monnerie: site of natural beauty (27 km)
- Limoges: town of art and history (34 km)
- Aquarium du Limousin: aquarium (34 km)
- Lac de Saint-Pardoux: site of natural beauty (34 km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain): religious monument (36 km)
- Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars): religious monument (36 km)
The French version of this page is at Brigueuil (Francais)