View Larger Map Tusson is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It was previously a center for the trading of donkeys. Marguerite of Angoulême also built an abbey in the village. We (Diane, Nigel and myself) didn't have rain , so we took a walk round. There is so much more to this small town than you think.!!
La Maison de Charante I never realized what was behind this façade until doing my google searches .... You will be amazed!! Click on this link to find out more!!!
Pineau des Charentes Love Cognac Love Pineau ♥ Pineau des Charentes, (Pineau Charentais, or simply Pineau) is a regional French aperitif, made in the departements of Charente, Charente-Maritime.
It is a fortified wine (mistelle or vin de liqueur), made from a blend of lightly fermented grape must and Cognac eau-de-vie.
Wonder what or who is behind this door!! Behind this door is the sculpture workshop of a very talented man Marc Deligny if you would like to see more , click on link above.
Can you see the little owl , I nearly missed it!!!
You never know who is watching you !
Watching over you ♥
ARCHIPELLE, Tusson - (see sign below) This unique building gives the visitor an insight into how the production of stained glass and the unique craft of restoration has been carried out for hundreds of years using secret traditional methods. The production of stained glass dates as far back as early Christian churches of the 4th and 5th centuries
I ♥ the signs you find in France ,, look at the cat!!
The Monastic Garden of Tusson
The Medieval or Monastic garden was created by a local group of enthusiasts who set out to
recreate as accurately as possible what a medieval garden would have been like.Officially listed as one of France's 'remarkable gardens', the garden features four separate garden areas dedicated to vegetables, medicinal plants, fruits and ornamental plants. Stone features and some ancient tombs also add to the appeal of the garden.
The garden is closed in January, and an admission charge of three euros is payable.
I have never seen an Insect House before . It is amazing. If you would like to know how to build one, follow this link.
Fennel Fronds
Chantier Ecole Marpen The sign below belongs to Club Marpen Click on link to read more.. The clubs aim is to conduct rehabilitation and to showcase the archaeological heritage, architectural, ethnological and natural. Students learning the stone-and discover the Charente heritage in its various aspects: architecture, botany, ethnology, culinary expertise ... stays can be from 1 to 10 days.. Judging by what we saw, they are doing a brilliant job!
Follow these signs and find the flowers.
Below is the Sign for Atelier De Vitrail which I discovered today is A STAINED GLASS workshop . la cathédrale de Chârtres. The stained glass studio, known for its restoration, has seen the most prestigious glass, including several stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Chârtres. Anne Pinot and Andre Morteau perpetuate an art that is known to be contemporary, their creations , figurative or abstract, traditional or innovative, illuminate forty churches in Poitou-Charentes. (the above info was taken from the internet) I don't think you can just visit freely , but you can in groups with an appointment.
And The Town Hall.. 
I do hope that you enjoy the tour of Tusson and click on a few or all of the links,very interesting. Thank You Diane and Nigel, another very interesting place. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
