Car Hire Chatellerault

Chatellerault is a charming little commune of the Pays Chatellerraudais intercommunality, Chatellerault arrondissement, Vienne department, Poitou Charentes region of France. Chatellerault has an area of 52 square kilometers and a population of 35,000 residents living at an altitude of 60 meters. Chatellerault is famous from the Middle Ages for its cutlery industry and for that of sword making. Since 1816, Chatellerault is a center of arms manufacturing, named by the French government. Notable natives of the town include professional cyclists Sylvain and Sebastien Chavanel, composer Clement Janequin, priest Bernard Panafieu and pulmonologist Charles Sabourin. Chatellerault is twinned with 8 cities from 6 different countries: Verbert in Germany, Kaya in Burkina Faso, Corby and Hamilton in the United Kingdon, Bouchtouche and South Kent County in Canada, Castellon de la Plana in Spain and Pila in Poland. If you plan to visit this beautiful French town, do not miss its main attractions.

Top Attractions within Chatellerault

Phra Thai is a delicious Thai restaurant located in Chatellerault. The food is very good and the portions are huge. The service is excellent and the food comes to the table in huge portions. The prices are moderate and the staff is very friendly and helpful. For dessert, do not miss the specialties with bananas.

La Gourmandine is a Continental restaurant that you can visit at 22 Avenue du President Wilson. The eatery is included in La Gourmandine Hotel. You can either dine in the restaurant or opt for the outdoor terrace where you can take a delicious meal in a great decor, emphasized by large pots with oleanders.

Le Table des Ecoliers is a typical French restaurant that you can find at 1 Bis Rue de l'Etang, in Chatellerault. The decoration is classy and elegant and the atmosphere is great. The dishes are mostly inspired by the local cuisine and the wine list is amazing. Try the seafood dishes and the local cheese.