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Pouzauges
The hilltop town of Pouzauges in the Haut Bocage
is at the cross roads of the D960 and the D752. The steep and winding
streets of the town are overlooked by the ruins of the 13th century
Chateau (castle) that once belonged to the infamous Gilles de Rais (blue
beard) and from the ramparts you can get a panoramic view over the
lower bocage and even as far as the sea.
There were originally ten towers to this great castle, but now only the Great Keep remains,18m square and some 27m high, it is a very fine example of military architecture
Inside the ramparts of the castle stands a granite cross that commemorates where 32 Vendeens were executed on the 31st January 1794 during the war of the Vendee.
The pretty little town itself has great charm and is often referred to as the Pearl or Queen of the Haut Bocage. The impressive Mairie in the centre of the town also serves (on the ground floor) as the indoor market on Thursdays. Across from the Mairie is the church of St.Jacques, built in the 1202 in the Romanique style it was later added to in the 15th century in gothic style.
The Dolmens, le Pierre Monolithe du Marchais at le Puy Trumeau is testimony that this area has been inhabitated since early times.
Just outside the main town of Pouzauge standing in a grassy courtyard is the church of "Notre Dame" de Vieux Pouzauge, it was built around 1066 in the shape of a Latin cross. Just inside the door on the left of the Nave are some impressive Frescos. These 13th century frescos were discovered in 1948 under layers of paint, the wall paintings in ochre and terracotta depicts the life of St.Joachim, husband of St.Anne and the Virgin Mary and her family, in the friezes above the main paintings are depicted the months of the year as well as grotesque animals. Further paintings of Cain and Abel were more recently discovered over the door. A seven minute Son-et-Lumiere in French can be viewed by pressing the button on the opposite wall.
Other attraction in and around Pouzauges include; L'Aumonerie a chapel of 1202 belonging to Guillaume de Chantemerle, it later became a Gendarmerie, then a Brasserie. It has now been completely restored.
Le Terrier-Marteau, These restored windmills are open to the public and have exhibitions of the workings and life of the miller,
The Moulin de Frely. In a quiet countryside location this watermill of the 17th century is run by an association of artists,musicians and comedians with frequent exhibitions.
Lac de l'Esperance, A pretty lake where one can swim and relax a quiet get away, an ideal stop off for pic-nic lunch.
The Windmill on Puy Crapaud is 270m above sea level and is a wonderful place to view not only the whole of the Vendee but well beyond. Still higher is Vendee's lighthouse at Folly Wood at 278m, formally a Druid sanctuary then a Roman sacred wood it got its name as sailors used it as a landmark.
Restaurants; Auberge de la Bruyere, 18,rur Doctor Barbanneau. Tel. 02 51 91 93 46
Casse-Croute Vendeen. 31,rue Mare. Tel.02 51 61 72 80. See review.
La Coudre, la coudre. Tel 02 51 57 11 40
Le France. 1,rue Catherine de Thouars. Tel.02 51 57 03 59.
Restaurant de la Loge. La Proutiere Tel. 02 51 91 80 54. See Review
Le Poulbot, 14 place Eglise. Tel.02 51 57 01 20
Restaurant du Puy Crapaud, puy Crapaud. Tel. 02 51 91 85 00.
Le Paramy, 4 Place de l'Eglise. Tel 02 51 57 56 81.
L'Angle Fin. 19, Ave des Moulins. Tel.09 52 02 46 86.
Camping; Camping du Lac 39,rue Val Rectif. Tel. 02 51 91 37 55.
Taxis. APS Taxis. 4, rue Alphonse Delavau. Tel.02 51 91 92 76.
Taxis du Haut Bocage Geay. 31 Ave Moulins. Tel. 02 51 91 85 52.
Photo Gallery of Pouzauges
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There were originally ten towers to this great castle, but now only the Great Keep remains,18m square and some 27m high, it is a very fine example of military architecture
Inside the ramparts of the castle stands a granite cross that commemorates where 32 Vendeens were executed on the 31st January 1794 during the war of the Vendee.
The pretty little town itself has great charm and is often referred to as the Pearl or Queen of the Haut Bocage. The impressive Mairie in the centre of the town also serves (on the ground floor) as the indoor market on Thursdays. Across from the Mairie is the church of St.Jacques, built in the 1202 in the Romanique style it was later added to in the 15th century in gothic style.
The Dolmens, le Pierre Monolithe du Marchais at le Puy Trumeau is testimony that this area has been inhabitated since early times.
Just outside the main town of Pouzauge standing in a grassy courtyard is the church of "Notre Dame" de Vieux Pouzauge, it was built around 1066 in the shape of a Latin cross. Just inside the door on the left of the Nave are some impressive Frescos. These 13th century frescos were discovered in 1948 under layers of paint, the wall paintings in ochre and terracotta depicts the life of St.Joachim, husband of St.Anne and the Virgin Mary and her family, in the friezes above the main paintings are depicted the months of the year as well as grotesque animals. Further paintings of Cain and Abel were more recently discovered over the door. A seven minute Son-et-Lumiere in French can be viewed by pressing the button on the opposite wall.
Other attraction in and around Pouzauges include; L'Aumonerie a chapel of 1202 belonging to Guillaume de Chantemerle, it later became a Gendarmerie, then a Brasserie. It has now been completely restored.
Le Terrier-Marteau, These restored windmills are open to the public and have exhibitions of the workings and life of the miller,
The Moulin de Frely. In a quiet countryside location this watermill of the 17th century is run by an association of artists,musicians and comedians with frequent exhibitions.
Lac de l'Esperance, A pretty lake where one can swim and relax a quiet get away, an ideal stop off for pic-nic lunch.
The Windmill on Puy Crapaud is 270m above sea level and is a wonderful place to view not only the whole of the Vendee but well beyond. Still higher is Vendee's lighthouse at Folly Wood at 278m, formally a Druid sanctuary then a Roman sacred wood it got its name as sailors used it as a landmark.
Restaurants; Auberge de la Bruyere, 18,rur Doctor Barbanneau. Tel. 02 51 91 93 46
Casse-Croute Vendeen. 31,rue Mare. Tel.02 51 61 72 80. See review.
La Coudre, la coudre. Tel 02 51 57 11 40
Le France. 1,rue Catherine de Thouars. Tel.02 51 57 03 59.
Restaurant de la Loge. La Proutiere Tel. 02 51 91 80 54. See Review
Le Poulbot, 14 place Eglise. Tel.02 51 57 01 20
Restaurant du Puy Crapaud, puy Crapaud. Tel. 02 51 91 85 00.
Le Paramy, 4 Place de l'Eglise. Tel 02 51 57 56 81.
L'Angle Fin. 19, Ave des Moulins. Tel.09 52 02 46 86.
Camping; Camping du Lac 39,rue Val Rectif. Tel. 02 51 91 37 55.
Taxis. APS Taxis. 4, rue Alphonse Delavau. Tel.02 51 91 92 76.
Taxis du Haut Bocage Geay. 31 Ave Moulins. Tel. 02 51 91 85 52.
Photo Gallery of Pouzauges
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