Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Medieval fortress village in Vienne, France
The village stretches along both sides of the Anglin River, with stone houses perched on limestone cliffs reaching 40 meters in height.
The fortress, constructed in the 11th century, served as a strategic defensive position controlling the Anglin Valley throughout the medieval period.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafting methods in their workshops, producing ceramics, textiles, and wooden objects representative of the regional heritage.
The tourist office provides guided tours of the fortress daily from April to October, with advance reservations required for groups of more than 10 people.
The nearby Roc-aux-Sorciers site contains a 15,000-year-old frieze featuring carved animal figures and human representations from the Magdalenian period.
Location: canton of Saint-Savin
Location: Vienne
Location: arrondissement of Châtellerault
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Lurais, Néons-sur-Creuse, Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé, Vicq-sur-Gartempe
Address: 86260 Angles-sur-l'Anglin, France 86260 Angles-sur-l'Anglin 86260 Angles-sur-l'Anglin
Phone: +33549486120
Email: mairie@angles-sur-langlin.fr
Website: http://anglessuranglin.com
GPS coordinates: 46.69528,0.88472
Latest update: June 4, 2025 13:20
Medieval streets, Roman theaters, Gothic churches, and Renaissance palaces form the architectural heritage of Poitiers. The city center contains the Notre-Dame la Grande church, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, and multiple historic buildings. Gardens, bridges, and staircases add to the visual interest. The surrounding region features castles, villages, and archaeological sites.
Fontgombault Abbey
7.5 km
Pilier d'Yzeures-sur-Creuse
10.2 km
Roc-aux-Sorciers
1.2 km
Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin
197 m
Château du Soudun
5.2 km
Château Les Vallées
9.4 km
Château de la Guittière
5.6 km
Musée Minerve
10.2 km
Musée Mado Robin
10.2 km
Réserve naturelle régionale du Bois des Roches
9.3 km
Manoir de Maison-Neuve
8.4 km
Église Saint-Jean de Lurais
5.2 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Yzeures-sur-Creuse
10.2 km
Ancienne chapelle castrale Saint-Pierre d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin
233 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin
113 m
Église Sainte-Croix
136 m
Cimetière de la Ville-Basse d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin
238 m
Église Saint-Léger de Vicq-sur-Gartempe
3.2 km
Église Saint-Sulpice de Mérigny
7.7 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bien-Mourir, abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontgombault
7.5 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Néons-sur-Creuse
6.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Tournon-Saint-Martin
6.9 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Fontgombault
8.3 km
Villa des Îles
3.3 km
Château de la Brosse
2.8 km
Château de Jutreau
2.5 km
Croix hosannière d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin
458 m
Château de Lurais
5.2 kmReviews
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