Verrières
Verrières is part of the « Tour of Stones" of the Cognac tourist road.
Mayor
M Michel DESAFIT
Contact Details
Mairie
16130 Verrières
Email : mairie-verrieres-gc@wanadoo.fr
Tel : 05.45.80.02.80
Fax: 05.45.80.02.80
Opening hours:
Monday, Thursday 08:30 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 17:30
Tuesday, Friday: 08:30 - 12:30
Area: 1 337 Ha
Population: 370
Presentation
A commune predominately cantered around grape production with around 60% of the commune’s area given over to vines.
History
According to some sources, the name Verrières comes from the word for glass (verre).
Prior to the Revolution, Verrières was just a parish. It became a commune as a result of the law of the 19 pluvoise III (fifth month the third year of the French Republican calendar). The first entry in the public land register was dated 1810.
In 1870 Verrières had a population of 857. Today it is 412.
Heritage
The church dates from the 12th Century and has a sculpted wooded altarpiece as well as a piscina topped by a spalled dome both of which are listed artefacts. The church itself is classified as an historic monument.
Other points of interest.
The Hosanna cross
The fountain and wash house.
Other beautiful buildings and farms (private property)
