Is an association governed by the law of 1st July 1901 and the decree of 16th August 1901
The association is a member of the Union Généalogique Poitou-Charentes Vendée, affiliated to the Fédération Française de Généalogie.
The aims of the association are to
genealogy for people with origins in the Vienne department, who are interested in family history, and to encourage contacts and exchanges of information.
the joint undertaking of work and the dissemination of studies of genealogical interest.
taking part in local, national and international initiatives to develop and coordinate genealogical research and heritage preservation.
In accordance with its articles of association, the Cercle Généalogiste Poitevin is also responsible for pooling the work of its members, promoting all activities relating to genealogy in the Vienne and encouraging mutual assistance between members.
To this end, the association records baptisms, burials and marriages in all the communes and parishes of the Vienne. You can locate your surnames in the Cercle's records.
The association publishes a directory of families studied by its members.
The association has a library on both premises, the head office and the Paris branch, which includes records and a large number of books.
The association publishes records of marriages, burials and christenings performed by members, for a small fee and for the exclusive use of members.
The association sells works produced by members of the Cercle, including :
What Gilbert FRADET does
Units of measurement in ancient Poitou.
The association publishes the Hérage magazine, a living link between all its members.
She runs a mailing list on the Internet.
Head Office: 22, rue Arsène Orillard - 86000 POITIERS.


