Bonneuil-Matours

Classified as Historic Monuments, the Saint-Pierre church dates back to the 10th century. Priory until the French Revolution, it presents a very beautiful Roman choir. The present building dates from the 12th century and has a reconstructed nave in the first half of the 19th century. Set on the banks of the River Vienne, it features modern plaster statues, baptismal fonts and a nineteenth century font. Stained-glass windows also deserve special attention. It is also possible to discover the monastery of St. Joseph, a community of Augustinian sisters built in the middle of the seventeenth century.

The commune of Bonneuil-Matours hosts two castles registered with the Historical Monuments. The first, that of Cremault, is for its courtyard and gate, while the second, that of Mariéville, is distinguished by its fountain and its portal.

The Maurice Fombeure Museum retraces the life of this poet-writer from the region and winner of the Grand Prix of poetry of the city of Paris in 1958.

Be sure to admire the suspension bridge built in the middle of the 19th century. Rebuilt in the early 1930s, it is the second bridge in the world to use the technique of twisting alternating twist cables.

But Bonneuil-Matours is also appreciated for its natural heritage, the municipality possessing no less than eight natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest. Let yourself be tempted by a walk in the forest of Moulière or in the wood of La Foye. Several rare species of birds have been spotted in these sites.

The market is held on Saturday morning. A Christmas market is also organized at the end of the year.

Every two years, in the even years, the Salon des Finges de Fée honors art craftsmanship. It takes place in May.

In June, the commune hosts part of the concerts of the festival of Claviers in Poitou.

A rural party and a garage sale take place on the first weekend of July.

• On 8 june 2024
• Parc de Crémault
• Olympic Games or not, moving your body is essential at any age and at any time. The heroes of these tales will have to run, jump, leap ? In short, move their bodies to get out of funny, perilous situations and save their skins. Come and do the same throughout the reading, before stimulating their neurons with a bit of cerebral sport. - By Raphaël Remiatte, Pirouette Queue de Cerise company - Parc de Crémault : retreat to Carrefour Fombeure in case of rain.

• On 9 june 2024
• 3 rue de l'ancienne gare, Salle des Fêtes de Bonneuil-Matours
• The Vienn ? Artistic association aims to discover, promote and develop the repertoire for wind and percussion ensembles. The association has several orchestral phalanxes, ranging from large harmony orchestras to chamber ensembles, while maintaining its focus on instrumental music for winds and percussion. - In this program, a stylistic contrast is offered, highlighting the broad characteristics of the predominantly woodwinds, with a chamber program of classical music in the first half, before focusing in the second half on the original large woodwind ensemble repertoire recently written for this particular nomenclature.

• On 12 june 2024
• Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure, Rue du 8 mai 1945 Bonneuil-Matours
• Come and share a special moment with your little one ! - Little ears, round eyes and curious fingers : your little one's senses will be awakened by this musical tale. - In partnership with the Conservatoire de Musique de Grand Châtellerault, a story told by librarians and set to sound and dance by the Conservatoire Clément Janqequin. - For children aged 0 to 3.

• On 22 june 2024
• Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure, Rue du 8 mai 1945 Bonneuil-Matours
• A convivial exchange over a book and a cup of coffee, where each participant can present one or two books he or she has particularly enjoyed. - You can also come and pick up ideas without talking ! - Meet at the Bon'oeil guinguette, Parc de Crémault.

• On 29 june 2024
• Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure, Rue du 8 mai 1945 Bonneuil-Matours
• In search of the Knight of the Tower of Wales, Bernadette and Estelle take children on a tour of Bonneuil-Matours, sharing their stories of laughter, amazement and wonder. - See you at the mediatheque.

• On 23 july 2024
• 8 allée du stade, Parc de Crémault
• With the complicity of nature at your side, experience an unusual and surprising walk and activate ALL your SENSES ! - Immerse yourself in the heart of the plant world and reenchant your perception of nature. Let yourself be surprised, refreshed and inspired. - It's not about knowing, understanding or thinking ? It's about experiencing simple, playful, artistic and poetic moments in your own way ? In the joy of being together and sharing a balmy summer evening in the fresh air, close to the trees. - **From 18 years of age **