Set one the borders of the Vienne and the Indre, Trebuchon is just over a mile from the delightful local village of Nalliers set on the banks of the river Gartempe where you will find a post office and a small local café/bar. The River Gartempe is a wide abundant river which flows on through the village and on into the larger nearby town of St. Savin. Once again, there is an abundance of walks and picnic areas along the banks of the river.

The larger town of St Savin is just a 5 minute drive and is home to a beautiful cathedral and Abbey and is well know for the lovely old wall murals on many of the houses. There is a good selection of shops including a pharmacy, bakery, hairdressers, post office, hotel and an two excellent supermarkets.

On Fridays there is a fascinating local market held in the cathedral square selling a host of local produce including vegetables, meats and fish. There are several restaurants set around the cathedral square and also a Logis de France.

The much reputed village of Angles Sur L'Anglin is approximately 7 miles away and is a must for all visitors to the area and is known as one of the floral villages of France, much of the village is of medieval originals including the ancient ruins of the chateaux perched high over the village looking down over the River L'Anglin.

Here you will find twisting, winding streets abounding with bountiful flowers intermingled with the odd local antique shop and local craft shops. There are also superb walks along the river banks as well as several restaurants and hotels. We can thoroughly recommend the Lyon D'or. There is also a Pizzeria and a Creperie which is open during the day and evenings with stunning views down the gorge and onto the river below.

Montmorillon is just over a 15 minute drive away and as well as offering all the facilites associated with a larger town including a hospital and several excellent supermarkets and attractive River Banks.
Chauvigny is an absolute must to see with its beautiful old castle, abbey, rustic housing and its well known eagle demonstrations which are carried out throughout the summer season from the castle walls across the city. There are some excellent restaurants in the town, and an amazing market held every Saturday which is a must to visit.

The old walled town of Poitiers is roughly 35 minutes away and is another must to see, with its old walled town, excellent shopping facilities, airport and major hospitals and …… Don't forget to call into the superb Futuroscope !

Angles Sur L'Anglin Castle

Angles Sur L'Anglin River

Angles Sur L'Anglin River