Discover Adventure at Domaine de la Barre in Gourge

Departing from the Gourgé village hall, you'll set off on a 27 km red difficulty trail. It's a really interesting route, both in terms of scenery and technical difficulty, as you alternate constantly between asphalt and paths. The route is a real pain in the ass, with numerous ascents and descents. You'll cross the River Thouet several times at ford crossings, so be careful not to slip in the water! This route can be split in two by cutting through the village. A 13 km loop to the south and a 14 km loop to the north.

This 7.3 km walk leads you to discover the commune of Lageon and its rich heritage and landscape Departure from the church square.

Discover the heritage and history of Gourgé during this 4 km walk. Gourgé is one of the most remarkable villages by its picturesque situation, from any side you arrive. Go and discover this village. There is no doubt that you will enjoy discovering its streets and its rich heritage. "Dear friends and travellers, make a detour to Gourgé. Don't wait until you are old enough to regret missing our village" Extract from a poem by Mr Roger BROSSARD.

A workshop on a progressive 1000m hill. 100% road surface.

Come and discover the fauna and flora of the largest lake in the Deux-Sèvres department, which is both a drinking water reserve (a water treatment plant is associated with the dam) and an ornithological reserve. Property of the Conseil général des Deux-Sèvres, the Cébron lake offers a multitude of landscapes changing with the seasons. It presents an important biological richness and shelters in particular numerous species of birds. Come and discover its biodiversity by taking advantage of the many nature activities offered on the site (nature outings, exhibitions, hiking, fishing, sailing...)! You can obtain the information sheets for these routes at the Airvault town hall or at the Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourist Office, in the Airvault and Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet branches, or by request by e-mail: tourisme-avt@cc-avt.fr.

Starting from the lake of Cébron, take pleasure in discovering the fauna and flora of the Thouet valley and let yourself be surprised by the built heritage of this area. A 32 km loop which can be combined with the 28 km loop which starts from the same place (Loop 7).

Starting from the lake of Cébron, take pleasure in discovering the fauna and flora of the Thouet valley and let yourself be surprised by the built heritage of this area. A 28 km loop which can be combined with the 32 km loop which starts from the same place (Cycling loop in the Thouet valley: L'Eau en Val du Thouet - Loop 6).

8.5 km to discover water and its biodiversity while having fun! Questions, a riddle to solve...

Discover the Peyratte and its surroundings. A remarkable built heritage with the castles of Peyré and Roche-Faton, small heritage such as the mill of Fumailles and the valley of Thouet with several developments to cross it as a stone ford or a footbridge.

Departing from the church in Lhoumois, you set off on a 10 km trail of easy difficulty. This course is aimed at beginners who are ready to progress to a higher level of difficulty. You'll ride mainly on wide paths and stretches of road, with many single-track sections requiring concentration and agility. This route will take you to the Forge à Fer on the banks of the Thouet, a place of great historical interest.

Nice house in a small and peaceful village. Many opportunities for hiking or cycling from home, in the landscapes of the Gâtine Poitevine: Thouet valley , Cébron lake for the closest. The Cébron lake, 5 minutes by car, is a Natural Area famous for ornithology. The house is located on the bike paths of the "Vélofrancette" and 5 minutes on foot from the long hiking trail "GR36". Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, Chateaux de la Loire, Atlantic Ocean are accessible by car in around 1 hour/1 and a half. The house includes - 2 bedrooms (2 double bed ans 1 single bed), 1 living room (3 additionnal sleeping : a sofa bed and a bench), 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 WC and 1 laundry (washing machine) The house has an independent enclosed courtyard. A barbecue is available. It is also possible to have access to a small pond to fish or simply picnic at the water's edge.

Old detached house completely renovated located in a quiet and green environment. Lounge/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 3 attic bedrooms upstairs. Enclosed garden with trees and barbecue, garden furniture. At 2.5 km from the village of Gourgé (shops, restaurant). At Parthenay (14 km), all shops, medieval town, festivals. 3 golf courses nearby (30/35 km). Lake of Cébron (8 km) ornithological reserve, fishing, swimming pool. Ideally situated to discover the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin or the Puy du Fou.

Sylvie and Christophe will be delighted to welcome you to our 220 m2 house, where you can rent one or two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. You can also enjoy breakfast or lunch on our separate terrace. One bedroom has a double bed (140cm), and a crib is available on request. The second bedroom has a double bed (140cm) and a 2-seater sofa bed. We can easily park your bicycles, vehicles or other items. The other rooms in our house are private, but we'd be delighted to welcome you around a roaring fire in our living room, or to share a meal in our kitchen. You can use our kitchen if you wish Petanque pitch and table tennis available. Pets not allowed as we have two dogs, three cats, chickens etc...

Imposing 14th century castle surrounded by a moat with a working drawbridge, loopholes, parapet walk, granite fireplaces, and situated in a quiet and rustic park with lots of charm. The magnificent rooms are arranged in accordance with their medieval setting. Access is via a spiral staircase. 5 majestic and spacious bedrooms (100 m2), with private bathroom or shower and wc: Seigneuriale room - double canopy bed and tapestry; Chevalier room - partitioned double bed and heraldic decorations; Sentinel room - large double canopy bed, kitchenette and spectacular views. Vaulted room (former guard room). Watchtower and Chatelaine Room.

Relax in this quiet, elegant accommodation. A 16th-century house, formerly the Château de Saint Loup?s Maison d?Hébergement and Auberge à l?Enseigne de Saint Jacques. House fully prepared on arrival, nothing to do on arrival or on departure. Beds made, towels, pool towels and household linen provided. And much more? A warm, relaxing atmosphere combining 16th-century architecture, the charm of the 1930s and contemporary modernity.

Beautiful 16th century timber-framed house, listed as a Historic Monument having belonged to the ancestors of Voltaire. In the heart of a "Cité de Caractère", close to the castle, not overlooked. The search for authenticity, comfort and harmony has influenced this superb restoration. Enclosed garden with stone walls (2500m²), river nearby (le Thouet), heated swimming pool from April to the end of September (4mx8m, depth 1.5m) located in an enclosed area (security fence). Terrace, outdoor kitchen near the pool (gas terrace heating), garden furniture, fixed bbq, portico, large secure trampoline, carport. NEW : cinema projection room ; private dancing ; SPA complete with jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, herbal tea room, 40 m2 rest room ; 40 m2 gym ; outdoor Japanese aerial terrace. Wellness area and gym with free access.

A gem of French architecture and a high point in the history of Poitou, the Château de Saint-Loup, with its gardens, is a first-rate historical complex. Near Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Loire Valley castles and Marais Poitevin.

House for 6 to 8 travelers/ 4 rooms Facing the Saint Jacques gate, charming house on the banks of the Thouet. Located at the entrance of the medieval quarter, with its two terraces, this old octroi house has been entirely renovated for your comfort. You will be carried away by its charm of another age and its soothing environment. Bright living room/kitchen of 40 m² on the ground floor. Sofas (one convertible), library, television, wifi, WC with sink. The kitchen is equipped with new comfort. Laundry room. Corridor. On the second floor, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed in each room) with private bathroom and 1 WC on the landing. On the second floor, 2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds), 1 separate bathroom. 2 terraces (garden furniture and barbecue). Garage and passageway The gite is reserved for the whole period of the FLIP (July)

The gîte is located in the heart of the medieval quarter. On the first floor, there is a garage for bicycles and strollers, but no cars. The gîte comprises an open-plan space on the second floor, divided into a living room, kitchen and dining area with a medieval fireplace. This floor opens onto a courtyard with garden furniture. The second floor comprises the master bedroom with double bed (140 cm x 190 cm) overlooking the medieval street, a second bedroom with two single beds (90 cm x 190 cm), a study, toilet and shower. The interior of the gîte is non-smoking. Down the street, you'll find a bar-grocer's store 50 meters away, as well as other bars and restaurants 200 meters away, near the Saint-Jacques tower and the Thouet river. Further up the street, the town center is around 300 meters away, offering bakeries, bars and restaurants. Minimum 2-night booking

The pond of La Barre extends over 11 hectares, in an exceptional setting dating back to the Templars. You can fish here all year round for carp, pike, roach and tench, exclusively in NO KILL. You will come to La Barre for the calm, the magnificent landscape and tonic fish, in good health, in an almost wild state.

The Domaine de La Barre, a place nourishing beautiful energies, restful and rural, is ideal for couples and families to recharge their batteries and find well-being and relaxation to strengthen their bonds On this site with a history dating back to the Templars, spend a sporty or relaxing moment on the edge of a vast pond in the calm and nature, and walk in the heart of a 56 ha agricultural area managed in organic farming. In a few minutes on foot or by bike, you can follow the GR36, the path of Compostelle, and the Vélofrancette. Our 11 lodgings from 2 to 7 rooms are spacious and without opposite, in the heart of a park of 3 hectares. Our services: heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool with slide, mini-golf, picnic by the private pond, petanque court, BBQ, outdoor and indoor games. Room and yurt rental for large families or groups.

Situated in the cemetery, this hosannah cross is dated from the 12th century. According to the article by J. Berthelé, the cross in the Gourgé cemetery was shaky in 1884 and, in 1889, it had collapsed. A. Bouneault drew it in its complete state from the fragments he saw on the ground. It was no doubt he was the one who restored it after it was classified as a historical monument on March 16, 1890.

This 12th century bridge, built on stilts, was listed as a historical monument in 1889. It was withdrawn from circulation in 1961 after the construction of the new bridge Narrow, thick, almost horizontal, its deck rests on eight small round arches. Its spurs, sharp and protruding, reaching the height of the parapet have allowed the development of pedestrian shelters. The roadway was dug with two grooves used to guide carts so that they do not bump along the sides of the carts parapets. They were removed during the restoration of the bridge.

This former parish church, now disused in favour of a new church, seems to date for the most part from the 13th century (broken arches of the portals). Devastated during the Wars of Religion, the church was covered with a frame at the end of the 16th and beginning of the 17th century. The painted decoration is difficult to date. Tombstones date from the 17th-18th centuries. The building was sold in 1875 by the town council.

Take a bucolic break in a superb floral park of 4 hectares! Only the singing of the birds, the murmur of the water and the wind will disturb the peace of your walk. Discover on the banks of the Thouet river 7 thematic areas ranging from the Love garden to the Gourmet garden. Each of them is maintained with passion by Mr. and Mrs. Merlet, fervent lovers of botany. During your enchanting walk, this Eden reveals nearly 3000 varieties of plants. The quality of this garden, the care given to each plant, the poetry of the place and the welcome reserved for visitors have earned it the national label "Remarkable Garden" in 2013 Let yourself be surprised by the magic of this little piece of paradise which promises you a memorable visit!

Greenhouses for the cultivation of peppers and peppers; sale of fresh fruit and by-products, delicatessen, spices of the world, original jams. Shop on the site. Tasting workshops, experimental tour of the greenhouse, children's workshops and mini menagerie.

Playground, walks, orientation course, picnic tables, swimming pool (the reception of the pool is located towards the campsite, not on the lake where swimming is forbidden), sailing activities, it is a leisure site with varied activities. Created in the 80's for the drinking water resource, the site is part of the network of sites designated as Sensitive Natural Spaces. This policy of the department works in favor of biodiversity, while opening to the public. One area is open all year round for walking with a picnic table and a petanque court, while a second area is open from June 1st to the last Sunday in January for fishing and hiking.

Traditional restaurant in a beautiful village.

Food truck serving Creole specialties from Reunion Island. Possibility to order. Reservation for big events (birthdays, parties...) Thursday, Friday and Sunday in Châtillon. Friday in Thénezay.

Semi-open-air restaurant with terrace in the heart of the site. Specialty based on ostrich meat from the farm only. Traditional cuisine, mostly made with local products. Restaurant type "paillotte" open from March to September, friendly, family with a touch of exoticism.

Come and sample the delicious breads, pastries and viennoiseries made by the team at La Carte, an artisan bakery and patisserie located in Parthenay and Châtillon-sur-Thouet in the Deux-Sèvres region.

Eating well means enjoying a simple, pleasant moment over a good meal. In the residence, every dish is prepared on site by our chef and his team, with an emphasis on simple, tasty recipes. Our menus are inspired by "home-style" meals, with dishes made from fresh, seasonal produce. We offer meals that combine balance and pleasure, so that you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and conviviality around the table. Each month we discover a different country through local recipes.

The American fast-food giant welcomes you every day in the shopping area of the Leclerc center.

We welcome you with pleasure in our restaurant with the charm of the countryside just a stone's throw from the city, for your business meals, with colleagues or friends, for birthdays or retirements.

The Restaurant-Brasserie " Le Pélican " welcomes you from Monday to Friday, at lunchtime, for a service from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Businessman in a hurry, extended business meal? eat at your own pace by enjoying our buffet or our menu according to your mood! At the buffet, discover a traditional cuisine with a wide choice of starters, cold or hot dishes, such as beef bourguignon, blanquette. A la carte, enjoy our cuisine based on local beef with specialties such as entrecote or calf's head. The Pelican is open on request in the evening and at weekends. You can also rent the room for your evenings, parties, receptions or seminars with our "Chollet Traiteur" services.

Sandwich shop - snack

Traditional cuisine, with daily specials, on site or to take away. Three spacious guest rooms on site.

The Domaine de La Barre

Arnaud and Caroline welcome you to their recently renovated gîte in a peaceful setting. The establishment comprises a ground-floor house and a private enclosed garden (45m²) overlooking a large green field. Facilities : - living/dining room: television, fireplace (optional purchase of wood available on site), - kitchen: dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and hob, - private bathroom with two basins, shower and bath (hairdryer and straightener on site), and separate toilet - 3 bedrooms (2 beds 160cm / 2 beds 90cm / 1 bunk bed 2x90cm and a 140cm "clic clac" on the upper landing separated by a folding screen - private parking on site Sheets and towels can be rented for 2 nights or more Pets not allowed

Ideal rental for 2 people, with a surface area of 25m², it offers on the first floor a living room with a BZ sofa, a fitted kitchen area (oven, microwave, hob, fridge-freezer and crockery). Upstairs is a bedroom with a double bed, bathroom, WC and dressing room. There's an outdoor terrace with table and chairs. Nearby shops in Gourgé. Parthenay is a 10-minute drive away.

Nice house in a small and peaceful village. Many opportunities for hiking or cycling from home, in the landscapes of the Gâtine Poitevine: Thouet valley , Cébron lake for the closest. The Cébron lake, 5 minutes by car, is a Natural Area famous for ornithology. The house is located on the bike paths of the "Vélofrancette" and 5 minutes on foot from the long hiking trail "GR36". Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, Chateaux de la Loire, Atlantic Ocean are accessible by car in around 1 hour/1 and a half. The house includes - 2 bedrooms (2 double bed ans 1 single bed), 1 living room (3 additionnal sleeping : a sofa bed and a bench), 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 WC and 1 laundry (washing machine) The house has an independent enclosed courtyard. A barbecue is available. It is also possible to have access to a small pond to fish or simply picnic at the water's edge.

Old detached house completely renovated located in a quiet and green environment. Lounge/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 3 attic bedrooms upstairs. Enclosed garden with trees and barbecue, garden furniture. At 2.5 km from the village of Gourgé (shops, restaurant). At Parthenay (14 km), all shops, medieval town, festivals. 3 golf courses nearby (30/35 km). Lake of Cébron (8 km) ornithological reserve, fishing, swimming pool. Ideally situated to discover the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin or the Puy du Fou.

Restored Gâtinaise house in a very beautiful and quiet environment on the edge of the Thouet, 10km from Parthenay. Terrace, courtyard and private enclosed garden opening onto a plot of land with river, lake and view of the Gallo-Roman bridge. A real haven of peace, greenery, ideal for fishing and nature lovers Ground floor: Kitchen 13 m2 - Lounge 27m2 with a convertible sofa, bathroom with large Italian shower, linen room, wc. First floor: ch1 14m2, bed 140 - ch2, 19m2 bed 80 and 160.

Sylvie and Christophe will be delighted to welcome you to our 220 m2 house, where you can rent one or two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. You can also enjoy breakfast or lunch on our separate terrace. One bedroom has a double bed (140cm), and a crib is available on request. The second bedroom has a double bed (140cm) and a 2-seater sofa bed. We can easily park your bicycles, vehicles or other items. The other rooms in our house are private, but we'd be delighted to welcome you around a roaring fire in our living room, or to share a meal in our kitchen. You can use our kitchen if you wish Petanque pitch and table tennis available. Pets not allowed as we have two dogs, three cats, chickens etc...

Le Moulin du Fresne offers a furnished tourist accommodation

Le Moulin du Fresne offers two independent, comfortable double guest rooms with en suite bathrooms, including a large walk-in shower and separate WC. Each room is decorated with taste and simplicity, in harmony with the building's old stonework. The natural, eco-responsible, local materials used in the recent renovation, the colors chosen and the inviting new bedding are all invitations to restful nights. After a good night's sleep, enjoy a generous, organic and local breakfast in our summer lounge. Adjacent to the swimming pool and offering a magnificent view of the paddocks, you can also enjoy its coolness on sunny days. The large 12m x 5m heated swimming pool welcomes you for a moment of relaxation close to horses, olive trees and a majestic eucalyptus tree.