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Luçon (pronounced) is a commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire region, western France. Its inhabitants are known as Luçonnais. Luçon Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Luçon (comprising the Vendée), where Cardinal Richelieu once served as bishop.
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Most visits will start with Luçon cathedral, the Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, which is the most important historical monument in the town and dominates the town centre. Several cathedrals have stood in this location during the last 900 years which explains why the cathedral we see today includes various styles of architecture. You can see ...
There are also several chapels of interest in Lucon, such as the Ursuline Chapel, dating from the 17th century and most interesting for its attractive painted ceiling. The Chapelle du Carmel has an attractive courtyard entrance, and in a side street nearby you can also see the Chapelle Sainte-Thérese de l'Enfant Jesus. The cemetery in Lucon has als...
Lucon was once an important port town with a port connected to Aiguillon-sur-mer on the coast. Unfortunately the port has now been filled in but the canal can still be followed, and visitors to the coast might like to cycle along the canalside to reach the town. A short distance west of Luçon you can visit the small village of Magnil-Reigniers to s...
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Original in French. Luçon is a must visit South Vendée: the plain to the north, south and Marais Poitevin such a cord, its channel to the sea, this is the jewel offered numerous witnesses of history that you find along the streets.
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Luçon is ideally located to take advantage of all the attractions of the Vendée: the seaside resorts are less than 25 minutes away, the Marais Poitevin is a few kilometers away, it's perfect! But Luçon is also rich in heritage on site: It is a great ecclesiastical city, since 1317, an essential religious city for lovers of art and ...
France This Way comment: Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for its imposing cathedral and public gardens. Lucon is situated in the Vendee department and Pays de la Loire region.
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