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History. Although there is evidence of human habitation here 5,000 years ago, it is only in the seventh century that the town appears in the historical record. In the 760s, Thouars found itself in Aquitaine, the most robust fortress in the entire region according to contemporary chroniclers.
- Castle of The Dukes of Trémoille
- Other Thouars Monuments
- Other Attractions in Thouars
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Much the most visible monument in Thouars, this 17th century chateau was constructed on the site of an earlier defensive castle. After playing a role as a castle then a prison, the main building is now home to a college in the town. The associated stables hold an art school. In addition to the main castle and stables you can also see a chapel, the ...
Start your exploration of the medieval centre of Thouars in Place Saint-Médard and surrounding streets, then head perhaps for the area around the attractive Hotel Tyndo. The medieval town has some attractive medieval colombage houses dating from the 16th century, and several other noteworthy buildings. Other highlights to discover as you explore th...
- the 'Regional Centre for Resistance and Liberty' is dedicated to telling the story of the resistance movement in the region during the Second World War (situated in the castle stables). - the wrought iron bridge across the river, built in 1950 to replace an earlier bridge destroyed in the war (built to exactly the same design as the original)
At Oiron, to the east of Thouars, you can admire the renaissance style castle and a collegiale church. The most popular attractions in the region are to the north of Thouars, along the Loire Valley, and include the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, the towns and castles at Chinon and Saumur and the abbey at Fontevraud.
Aug 21, 2024 · Fast forward two hundred years, Marie Du Petit Thouars felt inspired to build upon the botanical founded fragrance and lifestyle brand Maison Louis Marie and create accessible, clean luxury brand with scents that are inspired by Marie’s most treasured childhood memories and old family discoveries.
Populated for over 5,000 years, the territory of the town really took shape in the seventh century. Known to be one of the strongest fortresses in the region, the city of Thouars was the scene of many battles between France and England, especially at the time of the Hundred Years War.
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- Museum Henri Barré
- Tourist Office of Thouars
- Waterfall of Pommiers
Visit Thouars in the Deux-Sevres department (Poitou-Charentes region) of France: tourist information, places to visit and attractions near Thouars.
The house of Amboise formed the two branches of Thouars (extinct in 1469 in the house of La Trémoille) and Chaumont (extinct in 1525) that gave the branches of Bussy (extinct in 1515) and Aubijoux (extinct in 1656).
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Aug 13, 2024 · When clean fragrance brand, Maison Louis Marie, launched in 2012, its founder, Marie Du Petit Thouars, revealed how it was her own family history, rooted in botanical history and exploration,...
