Welcome to Ronsard’s birthplace!
Association Pierre de Ronsard
Association Pierre de Ronsard is the name of the society in charge of organizing cultural events called Les Rendez-vous de la Possonnière in Le manoir de la Possonnière, the birthplace of the famous Renaissance French poet, Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585).
Every year a topic theme connected with the poet is selected.
Manoir de la Possonnière
Le Manoir de la Possonnière is located in Couture-sur-Loir, a village located 15 km West of Montoire-sur-le Loir, 5 km East of La Chartre sur Loir.
The manor has been owned by a council of “communes” since the year 2000. The site is composed of a manor house, early Renaissance style, troglodytic dwellings where Ronsard’s family lived before he was born and a charming rose-garden.
VISITS open to the public
June 15th to September 16th : every day from 10am to 6pm
March 29th to June 14th + September 17th to November 4th from 2pm to 6pm : Thursdays to Sundays only.
Admission: 5.50 €.
Students, inemployed or disabled people : 4.50 €.
Children and youth under 15 : free.
The admission includes a brochure in English for an independent visit or an English recorded visit for 1 extra €.
Possibility of a guided visit in French 75 mins. Call 02 54 72 40 05 for booking.