The circuit of Puybelliard "from alleys to alleys" makes us discover the history of this village from the 1th century to the French Revolution. This family walk of about XNUMX km is punctuated by fourteen illustrated panels and can be done on foot or by bike.
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Description
In the XNUMXth century, Puybelliard was a flourishing commercial city, its fairs were recognized throughout the region and up to the Spanish border and attracted a large population. Rue des Dames was the place where one found those who exercised “the oldest profession in the world”. Rue des Venelles and Rue des Remparts are the oldest in Puybelliard.
The tower is the only remnant of the XNUMXth century Château de Puybelliard. Built by the viscount of Thouars, it was used in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. jail for men.
The church, originally, was only a chapel within the walls of the castle. In the 1562th and XNUMXth centuries, it underwent transformations: fortifications were added during the Hundred Years War, which gave it this massive appearance. In XNUMX, during the Wars of Religion, the building was ransacked.
The “Doué” laundry and the Maison des Tourelles, in a Basque-inspired style, are also on the route.
Family circuit on foot, by bike, duration 1h30.
The tower is the only remnant of the XNUMXth century Château de Puybelliard. Built by the viscount of Thouars, it was used in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. jail for men.
The church, originally, was only a chapel within the walls of the castle. In the 1562th and XNUMXth centuries, it underwent transformations: fortifications were added during the Hundred Years War, which gave it this massive appearance. In XNUMX, during the Wars of Religion, the building was ransacked.
The “Doué” laundry and the Maison des Tourelles, in a Basque-inspired style, are also on the route.
Family circuit on foot, by bike, duration 1h30.