Chauvigny and the Battle of the Wines
Chauvigny appears in the medieval poem commonly known as the “Battle of the Wines”, by the 13th-century Norman poet Henri d’Andeli. The Old French extracts below are followed by a free prose translation. In the…
Farci poitevin: a traditional local recipe
Farci poitevin is a traditional cabbage-wrapped vegetable pâté from Poitou, served hot or cold. The French article reproduces a recipe from the July 1967 bulletin of the Société d’ethnologie et de folklore du Centre-Ouest. Here…
Birds of Chauvigny
Several bird species can be seen and heard in and around Chauvigny. Click on each species for more information and recordings on Oiseaux.net (linked pages in French). Great tit Common swift Eurasian collared dove Western…
Six highlights of Chauvigny
Six experiences to enjoy during your visit to Chauvigny. 1. Admire the capitals of Saint-Pierre church Take time to admire the remarkable carved capitals of Saint-Pierre collegiate church. One bears the signature of the medieval…
Artisans and independent shops
They are numerous and very talented, come and discover them!
Famous visitors to Chauvigny
The most famous personalities have passed by Chauvigny. Here are some of them.
