CharrouxAt the crossroad of roman roads, Charroux became a fortified place in the time of the dukes of Bourbon. The rising of Charroux is linked to to its charter that made a free place in 1245. It was flourishing during th Renaissance thanks to its tanneries and wine-growing. The city was burnt down in 1568 and 1576 during the Religion Wars but the église St Jean Baptiste survived. The village is organized around its central square. What to discover?• Museum of Charroux: everyday 10h30-12h30/14h30-19h in July-August, 14h30-19h in June and September , w.-e. and national days 14h30-19h from October to May • Church St-Jean-Baptiste: everyday 9h-18h(19h in summer) |
