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Thatch country (87 km)

Ruffec

Ruffec is built on a hill by the bank of the Lien. Until the 18th century the town was surrounded by marshes. The duke of Broglie had them canalised and ever since it has been a pleasure to stroll along the Lien with its cool gardens, its wash-house and mill. Wander through the old town to discover the half-timbered houses, the Pontereau quarter and the church of Saint-André...

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Around the river Charente (61 km)

Mansle, plant of beauty

Mansle is a small country town on the banks of the Charente.
Water flows idly past. Its emblem is a plant of beauty, the fuchsia. More than 500 varieties, with their pinks and purples, thrive in the acclimatization park in the Bois du Signe. The water irises and paludous plants (heads in the sun, toes in the water) also do well...