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Chauvigny is a commune of the Vienne département, in western France.
Chauvigny is located 20 miles east of Poitiers by rail. The town is finely situated overlooking the Vienne River and a small brook.
Chauvigny features two interesting Romanesque churches, both restored in modern times. There are also ruins of a château of the bishops of Poitiers, and of several other strongholds.
Near Chauvigny is the curious bone-cavern of Jioux, the entrance to which is fortified by large blocks of stone.
Five strong castles : de Gouzon, Baronnial or des Evêques, d'Harcourt, de Montléon, La Tour de Flin.
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Lijst van de foto's: Chauvigny
Notre Dame church |
Lane |
Typical architecture |
Flowered street |
Lane |
Medieval architecture |
Notre Dame church |
The castle 'des Eveques de Poitiers', one calls it also the 'Baronnial' castle |
Castle 'd'Harcourt ' |
Notre Dame church |
Gardens |
Chauvigny high city, general view |
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