Guidebook for Pons
Arts & Culture
Camping/restaurant Les Moulins de la Vergne is located near (the town) Pons. The symbol of the town is the Donjon. A 33 meter high, medieval tower from the 12th century. The thickness of the walls lies between 2,5 and 4,40 meters. The Donjon offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area and is located next to the park which is created on the old city ramparts. In the valley you will see the river La Seugne flow among the trees. Next to the park is a square with two café’s where you can go for a drink and a bite.
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Donjon médiéval
Place de la RépubliqueCamping/restaurant Les Moulins de la Vergne is located near (the town) Pons. The symbol of the town is the Donjon. A 33 meter high, medieval tower from the 12th century. The thickness of the walls lies between 2,5 and 4,40 meters. The Donjon offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area and is located next to the park which is created on the old city ramparts. In the valley you will see the river La Seugne flow among the trees. Next to the park is a square with two café’s where you can go for a drink and a bite.
A World Heritage site since 1998 famous for its 12th century ribbed vault, the oldest and best preserved in Europe, the hospital was originally built by Geoffrey III in the 1160’s, to ‘salve his soul those of his parents and to help the poor.’ A shelter for the poor and home for orphans the hospital also became an important resting place for pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
A medicinal garden where therapeutic herbs and plants are grown is to see during your visit of the momument. The herbs were organised in four sections to help the sick by providing relief for their sufferings, reducing fevers, healing wounds, purging and cleansing the digestive system and for making creams and cosmetics f
L'Hôpital des Pélerins
70 Rue Georges Clemenceau A World Heritage site since 1998 famous for its 12th century ribbed vault, the oldest and best preserved in Europe, the hospital was originally built by Geoffrey III in the 1160’s, to ‘salve his soul those of his parents and to help the poor.’ A shelter for the poor and home for orphans the hospital also became an important resting place for pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
A medicinal garden where therapeutic herbs and plants are grown is to see during your visit of the momument. The herbs were organised in four sections to help the sick by providing relief for their sufferings, reducing fevers, healing wounds, purging and cleansing the digestive system and for making creams and cosmetics f
Drinks & Nightlife
La Pitchouli
49 Rue de la SeugneShopping
Saintes
A lovely coastal city where you can go to the beach or have a meal.
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La Rochelle
A lovely coastal city where you can go to the beach or have a meal.
Royan
You can shop, eat, drink and go to the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Distillers like Hennessy, Martell and Remy Martin offer guided tours in their factories. You can go shopping, have lunch or diner in Cognac as well.
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Cognac
Distillers like Hennessy, Martell and Remy Martin offer guided tours in their factories. You can go shopping, have lunch or diner in Cognac as well.
Pons Area Recreation
46 Cr Jean JaurèsYou can rent canoes here.
Zoo de La Palmyre
6 Avenue de RoyanA wonderfull zoo.
Acuario de La Rochelle
Quai Louis PrunierGetting Around
Bordeaux
Airport
Essentials
Intermarché Super
99 Av. Gambetta