Discover Nature at Camping Bois St Hilaire

19.8 km link between the mountain bike trails of Vasles and Gourgé

The Mollets quarry, owned by the Parthenay-Gâtine Community of Municipalities and developed and managed in partnership with the Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturels de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, was exploited from the end of the 19th century until 1950 to produce limestone. It is now protected and developed so that young and old alike can marvel at a 160 million year old heritage. The interpretation trail allows you to discover the close links between geology, landscape, biodiversity and human activities! Various activities are offered throughout the year by the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Nouvelle-Aquitaine and the association l'Homme et la Pierre.

This 5.4 km circuit allows you to discover the heritage of the commune of Oroux, in particular its 2 castles (privately owned), and offers pretty views from the car park next to the village castle.

A short 15 km circuit to discover the town of Vasles and its countryside of woods, sunken lanes and hedged farmland. You'll pass close by the Mouton Village animal park.

This 25 km circuit will make you discover Vasles and its countryside, made of woods, sunken paths and hedged farmland. You will discover the animal park of Mouton Village, the valleys of the Boivre and Auxance rivers and the Fontenalon wood.

A 40 km circuit which will make you discover Vasles and its bocage countryside with woods, hollow paths, valleys and water holes. You will also discover a pretty built heritage with the church, a medieval dwelling, a medieval castle reworked in the 19th century and another castle of the 19th century.

A 51 km circuit which will make you discover Vasles and its bocage countryside with woods, hollow paths, valleys and water holes. You will also discover a pretty built heritage with the church, a medieval dwelling, a medieval castle reworked in the 19th century and another castle of the 19th century.

38,5km link between the mountain bike trails of Vasles and Gourgé

This 7 km hike leads you to discover the town of Vasles, the Mouton Village leisure park, the Gâtine hedges and the Boivre valley!

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.

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...

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.

We welcome you in the peak of Poitou, at the source of Auxence: the Den of Fouilloux (Le Terrier du Fouilloux) The house and cottage are located in an old stone farmhouse completely renovated. Here we produce our electricity, we heat with wood and grow ourvegetables irrigated by well water. The fauna and flora surrounding are very rich and the absence of visual pollution will let you admire a magnificent starry sky. We get hikers to walk or bike, quiet lovers, the festival (FLIP in July in Parthenay, the FIFO Menigoute in October ...), visitors from all over ... We are located between Poitiers and Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle and vendénnes beaches. If you choose the B & B, Valérie suggests you to test the guest table with products from the garden and surroundings

We welcome you in the peak of Poitou, at the source of Auxence: the Den of Fouilloux (Le Terrier du Fouilloux). The house and cottage are located in an old stone farmhouse completely renovated. Here we produce our electricity, we heat with wood and grow ourvegetables irrigated by well water. The fauna and flora surrounding are very rich and the absence of visual pollution will let you admire a magnificent starry sky. We get hikers to walk or bike, quiet lovers, the festival (FLIP in July in Parthenay, the FIFO Menigoute in October ...), visitors from all over ... We are located between Poitiers and Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle and vendénnes beaches. If you choose the B & B, Valérie suggests you to test the guest table with products from the garden and surroundings

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.

Romantic Gîte

Do you wish to relax and take in a high-quaility film? And then, take a side trip to the 'Le Foyer' cinéma!

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.

The castle is an example of the architecture of the second half of the 15th century. Louis de Montbron, lord of the fountains and of Chalandray, husband of radegonde de Rochechouart de Mortemart, built this seigniory in 1458. Typical plan of the end of the Middle Ages, a rectangular body, flanked by two massive towers and adjoined to the north by a pentagonal tower containing a spiral staircase. the Motte belonged successively to the family of Montbron, then to the Duke of la Meilleraye before being sold to the Count of Artois, future Charles X. at the revolution the Chouans refuged in the underground tunnels dug in the wood and were protected by the inhabitants.

The Bonnellerie farm has a breeding of 24 goats of the Poitevine breed

Beef and, occasionally, veal in 5- or 10-kilo packs. Processed products: minced steaks, merguez, sausage, rillettes, bolognaise, etc. Packages of only minced steaks, merguez or sausages available. Direct sales point: pick-up of parcels ordered by telephone or SMS, once a month, on Friday afternoons and/or Saturday mornings.

On-farm sales of lamb or cuts. Reservations in advance and pick-up in the afternoon or early evening.

Simon Russeil, farmer and brewer, named his beer La Luma after the snails. The old family stables have been transformed into a brewery and a hop field has been planted for the occasion on organic land.

Free-range rearing of laying hens, dairy cows and milk-fed calves. Bulk sales of veal and cow meat to order. Markets : Parthenay on Wednesdays Neuville on Thursdays Quinçay Fridays Ayron Saturdays

Range of sourdough breads baked over a wood fire. Freshly ground flour. Broyés du Poitou and walnut macaroons. Orders can be collected from the farm.

Picnic area located behind the church.

Bar - restaurant Pizza Traditional cuisine

Restaurant Traditional cuisine

In his vehicle called "Sam's burger", the cook offers take-out hamburgers made from local ingredients. The Sam's burger bus is open from Monday to Saturday, from 11.30am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm, in the Dekra car park (3, rue de la Marne) in Parthenay Other places - Viennay - In front of the bakery : Tuesday from 18h to 21h30 - St Aubin le Cloud - Grande place : Wednesday from 6pm to 9.30pm - Le Tallud - Church Square: Thursday from 6 pm to 9.30 pm - Parthenay - Parking la petite mousse : Friday from 6 pm to 9.30 pm Tel. 06.28.48.97.26.

Bar - Restaurant Tobacco - press - PMU - Française des jeux Brasserie type restaurant that can accommodate up to 50 people. Covered terrace Theme evenings, every summer all-you-can-eat mussels and French fries and a working-class meal with buffet, starters, main course, cheese and dessert during the week.

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.

Restaurant Traditional cuisine

Restaurant Le Cheval Blanc is located next to a river "l'Auxance Traditional cuisine

Restaurant pizzeria and bistro cuisine, Albanian specialities. 7/7 days Lunch and Evening from 12h00-14h30 and 19h00-22h30.

Pancakes - salads Fast food

The Grill Vercingetorix awaits you for lunch and dinner - from Tuesday to Saturday to enjoy meat and fish passed to the Grill

In a green setting, between river and forest, just a few minutes' walk from the village, this mill has been completely renovated as a gîte: 30 minutes from Futuroscope, 1 hour from Vallée des Singes, 1 hour from Marais Poitevin, 1h30 from La Rochelle, discover a unique, relaxing, verdant gîte de France.

Gîte Le moulin neuf, rest for body and soul. In a green setting, between river and forest, just a few minutes' walk from the village.

Camping du Bois de St Hilaire is a charming, friendly campsite set in the woods. Here, you can leave everyday life behind and relax in pleasant natural surroundings. Calm, space and freedom are guaranteed. The campsite offers large bare pitches, but also "glamping": all the charm of camping, but with a touch of luxury and no fuss! You can choose from 2 "safari" lodges, 2 tepee tents, 2 "Coco Sweet" accommodations or even a small retro caravan. There are also two very spacious mobile homes for 6 people.

In a green setting between river and forest, just a few minutes' walk from the village, this mill has been completely renovated and converted into two gîtes. First floor: kitchen, dining room and living room. Upstairs, the landing leads to a bathroom with toilet, 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed) and 1 bedroom (2 x 90cm beds). With its green setting and 1st category river fishing (card required), this place is the link between the Vienne and Deux-Sèvres regions, where you can enjoy the gentle Poitou countryside with family, friends or business associates.

The first gîte is a cottage comprising a living room with sitting area (including a large sofa bed), dining area, bedroom with double bed, kitchen and bathroom. 2 brand-new bedrooms upstairs (with sloping ceilings), each with 2 beds (2 80cm beds in one bedroom, and a 90cm trundle bed that can be converted into 2 90cm beds in the other bedroom). Outside, very well oriented, a wooden terrace with garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue...

Part of the recently restored main residence. Small loft on 2 levels; the first floor comprises a kitchen area + hallway and large storage space under the staircase, a bathroom/WC. Upstairs is a mezzanine where the living/bedroom area is located (2 beds that can be joined together with a mattress overlay to form a large 160cm bed). Outside terrace with garden furniture and barbecue overlooking the pool, the hiking trail and a field with horses.

20 minutes from Parthenay, a medieval town, and 40 minutes from the Futuroscope, you can enjoy a natural stay in a rural and bucolic environment. "La Petite Maison" is independent and has a 3000m² enclosed garden with car parking. Four bicycles are available free of charge. Kitchen-living room (19m²) accessible by 1 step from the living room (30m²-fireplace), bedroom 1 (19m²-1 bed 160x200), bedroom 2 (14m²-2 beds 90x200), shower room (wc) accessible by 1 step from the living room. Beds made, towels and household linen provided. Electric heating in supplement. Internet access by ADSL box dedicated to the gite and Ethernet cable. Plan d'eau d'Ayron (86) at 10mn (fishing, mini-golf), Mouton Village at 15mn, Parthenay 20mn (medieval city, FLIP in July and festivals), Futuroscope at 38mn, Vallée des Singes and Marais Poitevin at 1h, Puy du Fou 1h25mn.

We welcome you to our family home, a 3-star tourist accommodation, in the heart of the Poitou region. Ideally located between Vienne and Deux-Sèvres, you'll have easy access to the region's many tourist attractions: Futuroscope, Marais Poitevin, Puy Du Fou, Parthenay (a medieval town with many festivals), Poitiers, Saint-Loup Sur Thouet? The house is totally independent, with an enclosed garden, a barbecue and a lovely south-facing covered terrace with garden furniture. For your rest, you'll enjoy 3 bedrooms: one on the first floor (king-size bed: 160 cm), two upstairs (the first with a 140 cm bed, the second with 2 90 cm beds (which can be moved closer together) and a 140 cm sofa-bed). There is also a shower room, a bathroom and two WCs.

At the end of an alley of lime trees, old house of 190 m² on large land of 3000 m². First floor : Living room with kitchenette, lounge, 1 bedroom (1 bed 90), bathroom with toilet. On the first floor : 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), 1 bedroom (3 beds 90) and 1 bedroom (1 bed 140). TV with VCR, DVD and TNT in the playroom/lounge. Shower room, toilet. Heating (fixed price) Terrace, garden furniture, table tennis, parking in the property Cleaning at the end of the stay possible. Pleasant vacation home located in a quiet hamlet between Futuroscope and Marais Poitevin.