AroundVallée des Peintres
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Ruins of the ancient fortress
At the confluence of the Creuse and the Sedelle, come and discover the ruins of the ancient fortress of Crozant. The site was one of the most important strongholds in France in the Middle Ages. Today, the vestiges of the 10th and 13th century towers remain offering a magnificent panorama of the Creuse Valley situated below.
From 05/02 to 06/16 : open Saturday and Sunday : 2pm - 6pm
From 06/17 to 09/17 : open everyday : 1:30pm - 7pm
From 09/18 to 11/05 : open everyday : 2pm - 6pm
Ruins of the ancient fortress
Hôtel Lépinat
Thanks to an original scenery and mediation’s multimedia tools, l’Hôtel Lépinat (Lépinat’Hotel) proposes to recreate the last century atmosphere, walking in an impressionist painter’shoes.
An interactive and playful tour, to feel an artistic emotion. Thanks to new technology, discover master pieces in a new light.
From 1st of April to 1st of May and 21st October to 5 November : open everyday from 2:30pm to 6pm
From 1st July to 17th September : open everyday from 2:30pm to 7pm
Out of these dates: : open only saturday and sunday from2:30pm to 6pm.
Pouligny Tilery
The fire, earth ... but also water and, above all, know-how. Local crafts developed around earth and it's possible to find roofs covered in tiles made in old Tileries. The history of this know-how is told at the Pouligny Tilery, so representative of this skill. Here, the visitor is introduced to the art, the earth and fire. Discover ceramic in all its forms through temporary exhibitions and modern ceramic techniques through courses suitable to everyone.
From 05/01 to 06/30 and from 09/01 to 10/31 : saturday, sunday and public holidays from 2 pm to 6 pm
From 04/01 to 04/30 and from 10/17 to 11/01 : everyday from 2 pm to 6 pm
Summer period (July and August) : everyday from 2 pm to 7 pm
Pouligny Tilery
Chemin des tuiliers, 23220 Cheniers
05 55 62 19 61
www.tuilerie-pouligny.com
Espace Monet Rollinat
Modern tribute to the painters of the Valley of the Creuse, in particular Claude Monet come paint in 1889 the landscapes unique of Fresselines, the Space Monet-Rollinat presents two temporary exhibitions. This year : " Impression... Expression " and Nadiejda Mouly, guest of honor.
From 05/01 to 06/28 and from 09/05 to 09/27 : saturday, sunday and public holidays from 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm
From 07/01 to 08/31 : everyday from 2.30 to 6.30 pm
Espace Monet Rollinat
2 Allée Fernand Maillaud, 23450 Fresselines
05 55 89 27 73
