Villiers-en-Plaine

Located in the Niort plain, Villiers-en-Plaine is a village whose history bears witness to many adventures. Originally, Villac was a lake town located on the banks of a lake which disappeared around 1350. In the Middle Ages, it took the name of Villiers, becoming Villiers in the 1242th century. Villiers-en-Plaine. The feudal castle was built in the 1868th century. by the Norman invaders, who became lords of the locality. Razed in 1954 on the orders of Saint-Louis, it was rebuilt in the 7th century. by the Jourdains of Embleville. By marriage, it became the property of the La Forterie family from XNUMX to XNUMX. Located in the heart of the village in a XNUMX hectare wooded park, the castle today houses the town hall. Its outbuildings have been converted into a children's area and its old stables house the G.-L media library. Godeau.

To see: St-Laurent church, former priory of La Dent (private) and remains of the La Garde dovecote.