Discover Vernoux-sur-Boutonne in Deux-Sèvres

This walk and discovery trail, in the communes of Vernoux-sur-Boutonne and Périgné, offers a wealth of varied landscapes and built heritage: the Vernoux-sur-Boutonne hydraulic ram, the remarkable Foucambert washhouse, the "La Crézolle" castle, the Vilaine stone bridge and the old Gènebrie mill. Parking and departure from place de la mairie and salle des fêtes. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

From the Belle valley to the plains, this cyclo tour of the Périgné commune offers a wealth of varied landscapes and built heritage: the castles of "La Crézolle" and "Le Vau", the Périgné church. Parking lot and departure point in front of Périgné church. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a walk that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature in the Belle valley, between low drystone walls and crystal-clear washhouses. Most of the walk takes you through a landscape of plains and ribbons of poplars. Parking and departure from Périgné church forecourt. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

This cycle tour takes in the former communes of Montigné, Verrines-sous-Celles and Sainte-Blandine, and takes in places of interest such as the Fontaine du Marais (Croué washhouse), the church and priory in Verrines, rich in history. Parking and departure in the village of Montigné, opposite the school. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging in length from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a walk that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. This city loop takes you on a tour of many small heritage sites and old mills, from the heights to the bottom of the La Berlande valley. Parking and departure between the town hall and the church of Paizay-Le-Tort. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a walk that combines heritage discoveries with nature. This city loop, covering the communes of Saint-Romans-Lès-Melle and Mazières-sur-Béronne, offers an encounter with medieval architecture, between the archpriesthood and its church. Parking lot and start between Saint-Romans-Lès-Melle church and the wash-house. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a ride that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. This cyclo tour offers a wide variety of landscapes, from plains with panoramic views in the commune of Lusseray to the marshes of the Boutonne valley in the communes of Chérigné and Luché-sur-Brioux. Parking and departure near the Luché-sur-Brioux village hall. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

With its wooded lanes and paths encircled by low dry-stone walls, this hike and discovery trail winds between valleys and hillsides, shady areas (Vallée des Coudrières) and panoramic views, from Puyberland to the Romanesque church of Saint-Génard. Parking and departure near the Parc des Tonnelles, close to Puyberland. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging in length from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

The walk follows the Somptueuse river, linking two small Mellois villages: Tillou and Sompt. At the starting point, the linden tree planted in the church square recalls the origin of the village's name, Tillou, which is "theil" in the Poitevin language. Parking and start opposite the Tillou church. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

This hike takes you along forest paths and tracks to discover the Fontaine des Places washhouse, a multitude of remarkable trees, the mare aux canes (duck pond) and, at the start of the walk, an unusual dovecote at Saint-Léger de la Martinière. Departure and parking next to the Saint-Léger de la Martinière village hall. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks are now run by the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Charming and spacious house of 160m2 on the edge of the river 6 to 8 Pers 3 Ch 3 SDB. Come and recharge your batteries in this beautiful haven of peace in the heart of the Pays Mellois. This pretty typical house redone to nine, in natural materials will know how to seduce you by its calm and privileged environment. Our ecogite combines the comfort of modernity while respecting the charm of the architecture. The gite is located in a historic setting on the water's edge and brings serenity and relaxation. The sound of the river invites you to recharge your batteries. Beautiful walks can be discovered from the house, such as the Chemin de Compostelle. You will find all amenities and activities within 10km. 35 minutes from Niort and the Marais Poitevin and 1 hour from Poitiers, Saintes and La Rochelle. This place is to discover! Looking forward to meeting you! Gaëlle and Nicolas.

Our "MIRA" hut is perched and well hidden in an exceptional holm oak tree at least three hundred years old at the bottom of a charming little wood. It is hardly noticeable as it communicates so much with the tree that welcomes it. On the first level, a 20m2 room with a 15m2 terrace with a lounge and coffee table. Above, a small mezzanine extended by a balcony hidden in the ridge branches aspires to reverie accompanied by the whispering of leaves and the singing of birds .. At the foot of the hut, a fully equipped kitchen shed for preparing meals. A shower shed with separate private toilets. A sheltered space under the hut. The hut is equipped with hot and cold water, electricity and heating.

Our LOV'NID MIRA is a small one for lovers, perched 8 meters above the ground, in a small wood adjoining an orchard, near the river. It is a small spherical-shaped hut, a cosy little nest, offering a view of the sky thanks to a porthole placed above a vast circular bed. It is insulated with sheep's wool and covered with larch shingles. A wonderful place where you will share unforgettable moments as a lover or a family.. Access is via a large staircase with a douglas fir landing leading to a terrace surrounding the hut. A caravan is located at the foot of the hut with a table and benches convertible into a double bed. Both cabins are equipped with hot and cold water, electricity and heating.

The oldest silver mines in the world that can be visited, exploited from the 7th to the end of the 10th century, at the time of Charlemagne, to supply the monetary workshop with precious metal. 3D film presenting the history of the mines, the mining and metallurgical techniques, underground guided tour of 350m of galleries, 3D film explaining coinage. All visits are guided.

Located in Melle, Villa Mitsou features a garden, terrace, bar and free Wi-Fi throughout. It is around 23 km from the Tumulus de Bougon museum, 30 km from Zoodyssee and Niort town hall. This non-smoking establishment is 29 km from Niort railway station. Spacious rooms include a wardrobe. The private bathroom features a shower, free toiletries and bathrobes. Bed linen and towels are provided.

If you love nature, hiking and cycling, this is the ideal place to come and recharge your batteries with family or friends. This spacious, detached house has a 400m² enclosed garden. The gîte is 800m from the Chizé Zoodyssée and 30 min from the Marais Poitevin.

Gite fitted out in the extension of a large house, adjoining the owners. Enclosed courtyard (150m²) in front of the street, large walled garden with private space of 500m² and terrace (34m²) on the other side, garden furniture, electric barbecue. Carport. Small gym (rowing machine and elliptical). Ground floor: kitchen (15m²), living room (43m²), toilet in the laundry room, bedroom 1 (13m²-1 bed 140) with accessible shower room (toilet). Floor: bedroom 2 (15m²-2 beds 120, wc, shower room), bedroom 3 (17m²-1 bed 140, shower room, wc), bedroom 4 (25m²-1 bed 140, 1 bed 90, shower room, wc). Internet access by dedicated box in the gite. Electric heating and wood stove (extra charge). Chair and baby bed. Celles s/ Belle 10km, Niort 15km (market, museums, TGV), Melle 20km (roman art, festivals), Zoodyssée 13km (animal park in Chizé forest)

We have refurbished this characterful farmhouse with all the comforts to allow you to recharge your batteries and stay in the peace and quiet, away from the crowds In the middle of the fields but close to the village, it includes four spacious guest rooms with independent entrance, private toilets and bathrooms. Breakfast is served in the dining room or in the garden, where you can enjoy homemade jams and sweets, organic products, local specialities, drinks and various breads. We adapt to your dietary preferences (egg-free, milk-free, gluten-free etc) We put at your disposal a fully equipped kitchenette, a living room shared with the guests but independent from ours, a relaxation room/library, the garden with barbecue and garden furniture. Babies are welcome free of charge, equipment is available on request. Parking on the spot

10 pitches. Water and drainage. Free access up to 3 days per month.

The 16th and 17th century dwelling was built in a square courtyard, defended by two towers (three in the past). The old dwelling (16th century) was remodeled in the 16th century by Briand des Gittons, who was received as a Knight of Malta in 1549 and Commander of Mauléon in 1580. The 17th century dwelling was probably built on the plans of François Le Duc, known as Toscane, in 1697. He was the architect of the Abbey of Celles, the Carmel of Niort, the Abbey of Saint-Maixent and the Abbey of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe. The owners were the cockerels of Saint-Léger. The large port passed by marriage in 1704 to the family of Bremonds d'Ars and by marriage still to its current owner. It has been the subject of an important restoration program since 1980. The dovecote, the largest of the Mellois. Visit on reservation or on times of animations.

Watered by the Courance, the village of Brûlain was in the twelfth century in the hands of the Lusignans. In 1716, the parish had 43 farms. The subdelegate Laurent Chebrou writes in his State of the election of Niort: "There are raised many sheep, many mares, most of them clean for the carriage... It is home to the most beautiful stud studs and stud studs in the whole province". In 1817 Baptiste-Paul Grimaud, the inventor of the reversible card with the portrait with two heads, was born in the town, where a pump and a wash-house were installed, and the public library was endowed with numerous works. The farming tradition continues today: two farms transform their milk production into cheese and butter. What to see: Château de la Mothe-du-Bois, gentilhommière de Bourgneuf, église Saint-Martin.

Although it is the smallest municipality in the canton of Prahecq and the least populated, Saint-Romans was occupied from the Bronze Age (objects preserved in the museums of Niort). First mentioned at the beginning of the 13th century, the village was originally called Saint-Romain-des-Champs. A soldier and Christian martyr of the 3rd century, Roman of Rome was celebrated on 09 August. Every last Sunday in July, the Communal Rural Entertainment Association organizes its old-fashioned hype festival. To see: the oratory of La Fragnée and the wash house of Puits-Neuf (face of a washerwoman crunched with a knife on the well by a man).

buffet menu and petit carte bistro, served every lunchtime

It is right in the centre of Melle, a small Romanesque town of character, that Les Glycines welcomes you all year round. A restful stopover in this dwelling, a tasty restaurant and cosy hotel, a beautiful bourgeois house with a sunny terrace bordered by magnificent wisteria. 7 rooms, a gastronomic restaurant and a bar where lunch is served in a bistro formula at a low price. Over the seasons, a duo of chefs Eric Caillon and Christophe Auger compete with inventiveness centred on the product above all, a modern tone to interpret the richness of our terroir. Already more than 20 years of collaboration... Regional products on offer: goats, Parthenaise meat, goat's cheese.

It's a rural, cosmopolitan café/restaurant where teachers, peasants, executives, workers, the homeless and many others meet? all under the watchful eye of Capozzo, our guardian angel, one of the first musicians to play at the Boulevard café. It's a place to meet and exchange ideas, a space for political conflict. We're very attached to the land, the people, the local and circular economy, and we welcome you as you are. It's a space for the possible. Café du Boulevard offers food, entertainment, exhibitions, catering, an organic garden, computers, second-hand books and, for the past 12 years, a traditional brasserie.

Whether you choose the brasserie or bistronomic formula, fresh, seasonal produce is the order of the day on your plate. The chef and his team demonstrate a real knack for revisiting gastronomy according to the seasons, while adding a touch of modernity. Dishes to be enjoyed in a pub atmosphere or in a more modern, designer setting.

Open all year round, Monday to Friday for lunch and Friday evening. Saturday noon, June to September. Evenings and Sundays upon reservation for groups.

New and modern, the Poitou-Charentes area offers plenty of opportunities to relax and restore you to enjoy your break in our region.

The gîte is located in a square courtyard defended by 2 towers (3 in the past). Independent building of 210 m2 on two levels, carefully restored On the ground floor: entrance, wc, staircase 17th, living room 35m2, fireplace 16th, dining room 35m2, fine fireplace 15th, fully equipped kitchen in the tower. Stone floor tiles throughout the ground floor and exposed beams On the first floor: 2 bedrooms with parquet floor, each with bathroom and separate wc. High quality bedding for 5 people Quality 17th and 18th century general furnishings. Central heating, reinforced insulation, hemp lime plaster Free access to the park, the garden and the swimming pool.

Charming and spacious house of 160m2 on the edge of the river 6 to 8 Pers 3 Ch 3 SDB. Come and recharge your batteries in this beautiful haven of peace in the heart of the Pays Mellois. This pretty typical house redone to nine, in natural materials will know how to seduce you by its calm and privileged environment. Our ecogite combines the comfort of modernity while respecting the charm of the architecture. The gite is located in a historic setting on the water's edge and brings serenity and relaxation. The sound of the river invites you to recharge your batteries. Beautiful walks can be discovered from the house, such as the Chemin de Compostelle. You will find all amenities and activities within 10km. 35 minutes from Niort and the Marais Poitevin and 1 hour from Poitiers, Saintes and La Rochelle. This place is to discover! Looking forward to meeting you! Gaëlle and Nicolas.

In Pays Mellois, 40 min from the Marais Poitevin and 1 hour from Futuroscope, our gîte will offer you a quiet stay in a rural environment. Exposed south-facing, without any opposite, this comfortable stone mansion built in the 18th century and independent, offers an unobstructed view from the garden over the countryside and a welcoming meadow of ponies. Inside, the charm of the old is combined with modern equipment: a fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer...fireplace and old wood stove. A living room, a dining room with a large wooden table and fireplace, TV, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 TV lounge, separate WC. Amateur of pottery, adults or children, you will be able to take advantage of Laurence's workshop, which can be visited at any time and initiate you to the turning and modelling of clay.

Logis de La Bernière is a magnificent 18th century country estate, consisting of a small castle, a dovecote and estate buildings, some of which have been renovated into gîtes, all situated on 3 hectares of land in the heart of the Poitou Charentes region of western France near Niort is the Marais Poitevin - the green Venice of France.

Come and escape for a night, a weekend, or for as long as you like. Enjoy an 80m2 loft with a subdued atmosphere, private indoor SPA, room with XXL round bed, pole dance podium, and massage room... It is a place definitely dedicated to love. For each stay, we offer you a half bottle of champagne and breakfast. You can order your evening meals and drinks, which will be delivered directly to you before your arrival. It is also possible to book gift boxes.

Come and enjoy a gîte with a shared swimming pool. Located in an old farmhouse dating back to 1750, this semi-detached gîte with exposed stonework and beams has 3 bedrooms for 6 people, a living room with TV and WiFi, and a fully-equipped kitchen. On the banks of La Belle, enjoy a large 10 x 5 m saltwater swimming pool, a terrace with barbecue, garden furniture for relaxing moments, and bicycles available free of charge. Continental breakfasts featuring local produce available. Ideally located for a stopover to the south, to visit the Pays Mellois and the nearby Marais Poitevin, or to relax under the olive trees on the property. We provide bed linen and towels. Cleaning is included in the price. Open from mid-April to mid-October