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Saint-Hilaire de Villefranche, St Hilaire de Villefranche, south of St Jean d’Angély, is in outstanding situation at the heart of Romanesque Saintonge and the Charentais vineyards.

  
 


You will be amazed by the undulating countryside, vineyards mingled with wooded copses, by its architecture and monuments.

It is an area of diverse pleasures

Discover its landscape and villages where you will be astonished by the local heritage  and unusual sights.

 

 

  
 



  • Swimming pool

Open all summer, numerous activities are proposed .

 

 

  
 

  • Pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela


The route passes through commune of St Hilaire de Villefranche. Crossing woods and valleys, between La Frédière and Juicq,  you will find two amazing churches. In remote settings  they incarnate an ideal situation for meditation and reflection.

 

 

 
 
 

 
  • Pays Bas

The villages in the area are found both on high ground and in the valleys. Several streams flow through the valleys and here you will discover beautiful countryside

 
 
 

  • Romanesque Architecture

The area is rich in Norman architecture. Besides the churches of La Frédière and Juicq, discover the fortified churches of Ecoyeux and Authon. You will not be disappointed by the church at Aujac with its beautifully sculpted North door

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

  • The vineyards

A wine-tasting session ? The numerous wine-producers of the area invite you to taste their produce and they will explain how their Cognac, Pineau and Charentais wines are produced.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Events

* « Les Après midi Découverte » around St Hilaire de Villefranche, every Wednesday afternoon in July and August.
Discover St Hilaire de Villefranche and its neighbouring villages, in the company of local people who are enamoured by their heritage. The programme incorporates art, history, local heritage and the local countryside


* In June, the choir «Les Choeurs de la Saintonge » presents 3 musical evenings in local churches
 

 

A tranquil presrvation area, the region of “Vals de Saintonge” offers a variety of visits and leisure activities to satisfy everyone.

 

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