Small town of Vienne, not far from the Regional Natural Park of Brenne, Lussac-les-Châteaux takes place at about thirty kilometers from Poitiers, not far from Mazerolles. It is located ten kilometers from Montmorillon, city book, near Verrières, Civaux and Persac.
Occupied since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the many traces of art in the area, the territory of Lussac-les-Châteaux developed in the Middle Ages around its castle. Sacked by the troops of Admiral de Coligny in the sixteenth century, the latter will then be dismantled by the population to rebuild homes. The arrival of the railway in the nineteenth century will allow the town to connect to the surroundings and take the face we know today.
Appreciated for its architectural and historical heritage, the town of Lussac-les-Châteaux also seduces visitors with its gastronomic specialties. It is indeed part of the production areas of several AOC and IGP such as Charentes-Poitou butter, Limousin veal, Bayonne ham or Deux-Sèvres butter.
Several listed sites or classified as Historical Monuments can be admired on the town like the ruins of the medieval castle with its drawbridge, or the Hermitage.
Classified since the second half of the twentieth century, the cave of the Marche reveals many representations of human beings, including the walking man, but also cave lions. On site, several tools of flint and ornaments were found. Several other caves of interest are also visible in the area.
Located in the Grand Logis of the Renaissance, the Municipal Museum of Prehistory has 360 m² of permanent exhibition with engraved Magdalenian stones, prehistoric furniture, tools, ornaments, or bones found in the nearby caves. Labeled Museum of France, it is divided into five distinct spaces, the discoverers, the Paleolithic environment, the sites and their archaeological furniture, the way of life of the men of Bois-Ragot, and the man and the art. The museum also offers temporary and thematic exhibitions, guided tours, as well as courses dedicated to the youngest. Outside, it is also possible to discover totems placed in front of archaeological sites to better understand the history and interest of places.
Lovers of outdoor life will be able to take several paths leading them to natural sites of great interest such as the Lussac forest, the hillsides, the Etang de l'Hermitage, the Font Serin cave, or the L 'wood. Hospice. A leisure center is also located on the banks of the Vienne for the practice of water sports for example.
- The market is held every Friday morning. A fair is also offered every first Thursday of each month.
- A flea market is organized on the banks of the pond every second Sunday of June. Another flea market is offered at the leisure center on the first Sunday of October.
- In August, place in the horse show for professionals and amateurs.
Les Sourires de Bellevue s'Exposent
- From 13 to 27 april 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La Sabline - Médiathèque
- Open to the public / Free admission - At the mediatheque, come and discover an exhibition of black-and-white photographs of residents of the Bellevue retirement home, illustrated by an introductory sentence. The exhibition was created by Pascales Auzaneau and Marie Masselin. - Opening on Saturday April 13 at 5pm.
Empreintes Végétales : Inventaire de la Botanique des Piniers
- From 30 april to 1 june 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La Sabline - Médiathèque
- Open to the public / Free admission - From April 30 to June 1, come and discover an exhibition at the médiathèque, created by students from the middle-school Citizens' Club and Brigitte Pouget, artist-botanist from gourmandises vagabondes. You'll discover the botany that grew in the Piniers district before it was redeveloped. A vernissage is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm, where students will have prepared small tastings of so-called "unloved" plants for the occasion during a cooking workshop of the day. - Opening on Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm.
Stage de Danse Contemporaine Avec Alexandra Naudet
- From 4 to 5 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon
- Beginners to advanced dancers / Price : 70 ? / Registration and payment required before April 30. - Bring your own picnic on Sunday. - Alexandra Naudet is a dancer and contemporary dance teacher. A student at the Conservatoire National de Région de Poitiers, then at the Royal Ballet des Flandres school and the CNDC in Angers, Alexandra Naudet has both classical and contemporary training. She joined Philippe Decouflé ? S Compagnie DCA in 1994 for Petites Pièces Montées. She is one of the company ? S most emblematic dancers, and has played particularly outstanding roles in Shazam, Iris, Sombreros, Octopus, Contact, Tout doit disparaître ? - More recently, she has worked with Cie Mouvoir (Stéphanie Thiersch), La Machine à Nantes (François Delarozière) and the Or Normes collective (Christelle Derré).
Randonnée - 40e Tournée des Villages
- On 5 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La Sabline - MJC 21
- Prices : 3.50 ? and 2 ? (MJC Vienne et Gartempe members), free for children under 16 - 40th village tour. - Various hikes on offer : 7,12 and 16 km. - Registration from 8am and last departure at 10am. - Two hamlets crossed, with breakfast, snacks and refreshments offered to walkers by local residents. Aperitif offered on arrival. In a spirit of conviviality, this hike will introduce you to our most beautiful paths, valleys and limestone lawns. - Remember to bring your cup for refreshments - Information MJC 21:05 49 48 39 27
Visite Contée
- On 18 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La sabline - Musée de préhistoire
- Open to all, Family from 5 years / Free / Registration on 05 49 83 39 80 - As part of the Nuit Européenne des Musées (European Night of Museums), the Museum team invites you to discover the grottes de l'étang with a storytelling tour by night. Depart from the museum, then head for the pond to plunge between myth and reality. - Subject to weather conditions.
Atelier Préhisto’ « Peinture »
- On 18 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La sabline - Musée de préhistoire
- Family from 4 years / Free admission all evening. - Come and create your own prehistoric-style painting, and complete the collective fresco in the lobby of the cultural center. Take the opportunity to (re) discover the temporary exhibition "Journey through World Rock Art". - Free admission for the whole family all evening ! - The full program for the evening is available on the Museum's website : - [[https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees] (https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees) ] (https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees)
Visite Découverte - Voyage à Travers l'art Rupestre Mondial
- On 18 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La sabline - Musée de préhistoire
- Fly over the world's rock art accompanied by a guide to unravel its mysteries. A guaranteed trip to the four corners of the world ! - This temporary exhibition has been created by university specialists, each in their own field, to shed light on often little-known sites in Africa, Asia and Oceania.
Portes Ouvertes au Musée
- On 18 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La sabline - Musée de préhistoire
- Open to all / Free admission. - On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Musée de Préhistoire opens its doors to discover the remains of Lussac's prehistory, as well as the temporary exhibition "Journey through World Rock Art". Guided tours will be offered throughout the evening to discover prehistoric art from around the world. - Take advantage of the evening to create your own prehistoric painting and complete the fresco in the hall of the cultural center. Free admission all evening. - Then at 9:30pm, a storytelling tour for the whole family. Reservations required on 05 49 83 39 80. Walking shoes recommended. - Further information : [[https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees] (https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees) ] (https://www.lasabline.fr/actualites/nuit-europeenne-des-musees)
Club Lecture
- On 23 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La Sabline - Médiathèque
- Adults / Free admission / Duration : 1h30 - Come and tell us about your favorite reads of the moment, and discover the next selection for the Cognac Readers' Prize, with Ireland as this year ? S theme.
Soirée MJC 21
- On 24 may 2024
- 21 route de Montmorillon, La Sabline - MJC 21
- Open to the public / Free admission - At 7pm, vernissage of outdoor stools created by members of MJC 21 and MJC Claude Nougaro. - At 7.30pm, MJC 21 general meeting. - At 8:30pm, concert : the group Magnolia, made up of one of MJC 21 ? s guitar teachers, plunges you into 1h30 of covers of songs everyone loves !
