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On the banks of the river
The little market town of Civray, in western France, sits prettily on the banks of the lovely Charente River. Tranquil and unspoiled, the town is dominated by an impressive Romanesque church. This can be glimpsed from the far banks of the river through the trees, or seen in all its splendour from the main square of the town where it looks down onto pavement cafés and a twice weekly market.
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Typically Charantaise
Civray is typically Charantaise in style, with soft grey stone houses and pale blue shutters blinking sleepily in the afternoon sun. There are many delightful gardens in Civray, and it can be a pleasure in itself just to walk around the town enjoying the fragrant fruits of other people’s labours!
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All mod cons…
Although Civray is an old and peaceful place, the town has kept up with the demands of 21st century life. There are all the facilities you will need for everyday life here in the town, with supermarkets, doctors, dentists, banks and schools. There are also a variety of cafés, bars and restaurants for your enjoyment.
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Romanesque church
The church of Saint Nicholas, which is such an impressive feature of the town, is known as one of the earliest and finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the region. The building, which dates back to the twelfth century, stands tall, overlooking the pavement cafés in the main square to one side, and the River Charente to the other. Twice a week, the church gazes down onto the hustle and bustle of the market, as the stallholders come to sell their wares and the townsfolk turn out to buy and to chat.
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Broccantes
The French love their antiques, and Civray is a magnet for collectors as the town hosts no less than three yearly antiques fairs. Collectors come from all over the region to seek their treasures here, and experienced dealers jostle shoulders with enthusiastic amateurs. Whether you are seeking grand pieces of authentic French furniture, or simply a pot or two for the kitchen, there will be something for you here.
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Riverside walks
The town, being set on the River Charente, is a joy for walkers, and there are some lovely riverside paths easily accessible from Civray. The area is also great for cycling and horse-riding, as the gentle countryside lends itself well to most outdoor pursuits.
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Monkey park
Those looking to spend an enjoyable and unusual day out won’t have to travel far from Civray. The town is close to the fabulous Vallée des Singes, where you can wander through the extensive grounds and see hundreds of monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees playing free in a natural habitat. The screeches fill the air as you walk around (becoming deafening at feeding time!), and if you look up, the chances are you will catch sight of monkeys swinging from tree to tree right above your head!
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Futuroscope
If you prefer science to nature, or are simply looking for a different sort of experience, then you should visit Futuroscope near Poitiers. Offering educational rides as well as being a sound and light spectacular, Futuroscope also puts on some amazing laser and firework displays in season as darkness falls.
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How to get there
To reach Civray by air, you can fly with Ryanair to Limoges, La Rochelle or Poitiers. Limoges is also served by flybe, and La Rochelle also served by flybe and easyJet. Poitiers has a TGV station, so rail travel from the UK via Eurostar to Paris and TGV to Poitiers is a real option. There is a station at Civray and it is easy to catch a local train from Poitiers. If you are travelling by road, the A10 from Paris will get you to Poitiers.
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Property prices and availability in and around Civray
Property in the Vienne used to be some of the cheapest in France, but this is no longer the case. The region is becoming increasingly popular with foreign buyers as well as French second home owners, and prices are rising accordingly. The Vienne, being inland, is still less expensive then areas near the coast, however, and property here can prove to be a very good investment.
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