Discover Glenay, Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes

Wild fauna and flora are part of our local heritage. Called "ordinary biodiversity", these species are often ignored or poorly known by the inhabitants, both young and old. This 12 km discovery trail is punctuated by 44 panels designed by the Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs and set up in partnership with the municipality. Each panel presents an animal or plant species of the Deux-Sèvres. For the plants: flowers, fruits and leaves, but also the use made of them by Man or animals are presented. These "plant kingdom" panels are positioned near the plants they describe. The panels of the "animal kingdom" present the description of the animal, its habits, its diet and its reproduction, as well as the footprints and the signs of presence, which allow to detect their passage.

At the gates of the Bocage, in the heart of the countryside, let yourself be guided by the natural heritage Thouarsais from Adillons Vacances (swimming, fishing ...). Between sensitive natural areas and unusual industrial heritage, enjoy a moment of tranquility.

Let yourself be surprised by the treasures of Romanesque art in the Thouet valley. From the Petite Cité de Caractère of Airvault you will also discover the treasures of Saint-Généroux, Marne and Saint-Jouin-de-Marne. A 35 km circuit in the heart of the Thouet valley. Departure from the Halles d'Airvault.

From the medieval town, join the Thouet and discover on your way the architectural testimonies of the XIXth and XXth century (Art Nouveau house, Sénéchaux castle...). Your return by the footbridge of Catalogne will allow you to join the Saint Jérôme suburb and the picturesque district of the Old Castle, seat of the temporal power of the city in the Middle Ages. The booklet "Les chemins d'Aldéarde" is available for sale at the Tourist Office of Airvault, at the Jacques Guidez museum in Airvault and at the town hall. Then follow the medallions of Aldéarde to discover the treasures of the "Petite Cité de Caractère".

Discover the Saint-Pierre abbey church, the conventual buildings and the abbey church which houses the ethnographic museum. Then, join the Place des Promenades for a 1.5 km walk to discover the Petite Cité de Caractère. The booklet "Les chemins d'Aldéarde" is available for sale at the Tourist Office of Airvault, at the Jacques Guidez museum in Airvault and at the town hall, then follow the medallions of Aldéarde to discover the treasures of the Petite Cité de Caractère.

Discover this charming little town of character. You will start this walk in front of the Tourist Office of Airvault, near the 19th century covered market. From here, you can see the façade of the Saint-Pierre abbey, the half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, the access to the underground fountain (you can ask for the key free of charge at the Tourist Office in exchange for an ID) and the highest tower of the town's castle. You will continue this discovery by going to the municipal museum Jacques Guidez, presenting an exhibition with arts and popular traditions. Then take a step up to the Old Castle, a private property, which gives you a superb panorama of the town from its threshold.

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...

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.

Welcome to Le Lido! Formerly a cinema dating from the 50s, renovated into a spacious house in the heart of the village, this single-storey accommodation features 3 bedrooms with double beds, a spacious, bright living room and a fully-equipped kitchen. This unique setting is ideal for a convivial stay with family or friends. Numerous amenities are within walking distance: bakery, mini-market, restaurants, bank, etc Private parking is also available.

Relax in this elegant 17th-century home located in the northern part of the Deux-Sèvres department, in the peaceful countryside of Thouars. The studio features a large living area that can accommodate up to 3 people and a fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom and toilet. Fully enclosed area with access to a swimming pool and a shaded pergola. South-facing. Secure outdoor parking. Separate entrance.

Located in the heart of the Thai countryside, this accommodation can accommodate up to 10 people. The ground floor consists of a very large living room with an entrance hall, open kitchen, living room and a bedroom accessible to people with reduced mobility with private shower room and independent toilet. The first floor has 4 spacious bedrooms with a private shower room for each and 2 independent toilets. The accommodation is fully air-conditioned. On sunny days, take advantage of the terrace and the garden.

Situated in the calm of the Thouarsaise countryside, surrounded by 6 hectares of meadows where horses, ponies and donkeys roam, the barn offers 350m² of space. As you enter, a large, bright 100m² room welcomes you, with a large living room with sofas and television, and a relaxation area with numerous games (table soccer, billiards, darts, etc.). A few steps lead up to a large, fully-equipped kitchen. A bay window gives access to a private terrace with barbecue and garden furniture. A corridor leads to two bathrooms with wc, one with a large walk-in shower, and a bedroom with a double bed (140cm). Upstairs, a relaxation area leads to 4 large bedrooms: 1 family room with a 140cm bed and 90cm bunk beds, 1 room with a 160cm bed and 2 rooms with 2 90cm beds each.

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.

50mn from Futuroscope, 45mn from the Loire castles, 10mn from Thouars and 7mn from Oiron castle, the gite "la Bonne Francette", a fully restored house, offers you a pleasant and quiet stay in a small village at 200m from the river Thouet, on the VéloFrancette circuit. It has a closed garden of 300m² and a wooden terrace of 18m². Ping-pong, bike room and parking lot. On the first floor: fitted kitchen, large living room, bathroom, wc. On the first floor : bedroom1 (bed 160), bedroom2 (2 beds 90) communicating with bedroom3 (bed 140, baby bed). Wifi internet access. Electric heating. Market in Thouars (every day except Monday), hiking and biking, and tourist sites. Private fishing ground at 4km. Emilie and Antoine, the owners, live nearby; they are organic farmers and transform their cereals into flour and pasta.

This former outbuilding of the 16th century house can accommodate 4 people. Composed on the ground floor of a living room, an equipped kitchen, a dining area with china cabinet, a living room, a laundry room and a toilet. On the first floor : A landing serves two bedrooms and a shower room. A pleasant private wooden terrace with barbecue and garden furniture, and a heated swimming pool open onto the Poitevin countryside. Underfloor heating and wood stove (pellets). Quiet and restful environment.

This former outbuilding of the 16th century dwelling can accommodate 4 people. On the ground floor there is an equipped kitchen, a dining area, a living room, a laundry room and a toilet. Upstairs, a landing leads to two bedrooms and a shower room. A pleasant private wooden terrace and a heated swimming pool open onto the countryside of the Poitou region.

This former outbuilding of the 16th century dwelling can accommodate 6 people. On the ground floor there is an equipped kitchen, a dining area, a living room, a laundry room and a toilet. Upstairs, a landing leads to three bedrooms, a shower room and a toilet. A pleasant private wooden terrace and a heated swimming pool open onto the countryside of the Poitou region.

Inflatable bubble with 1 bed of 160, a sanitary space with toilet and washbasin (hot and cold water), an outside shower (hot and cold water). Bed made on arrival, towels provided. Terrace with table, chairs, deckchairs, parasol. Coffee maker and kettle in the bubble. Access to the swimming pool.

The church of St. Martin dates back to the 11th century with construction beginning around 1030-1050. The church was enlarged, transformed, restored and modified until the 15th century. In the 19th century the fortifications of the bell tower dating from the 100-year war were removed. The baptistery dates from the 1960s. The church, by its shape, its hold and its proportions is remarkable. The church is built mainly in granite from the Aubiers with some parts in white limestone not coming from the region. An abundance of painted plaster statuary from the 19th century testifies to the religious devotion of this period. The oldest stained glass windows date from the 19th century, the most recent ones are from the 1960s.

A 12th century castle, fortified in 1386. The present building dates from the late 15th or early 16th century. The communal buildings are accompanied by a dovecote with a circular floor plan, decorated with the arms of the Vignerot family. The church is home to the marble recumbents of René de Vignerot and his wife Françoise du Plessis de Richelieu, sister of the Cardinal. Executed around 1625 and attributed to Michel II Bourdin. The upper parts of the chapel are defensive.

Picnic area with two tables, public toilets, drinking water and 3 petanque courts.

The lookout is located just outside Pâtis career during operation of the Noubleau near St Varent. A path provides access to a viewing platform offering visitors a panoramic view of the quarry in operation, the commune of St Varent and the surrounding landscape. The gazebo features two interpretive panels on various trades possible career, and an aerial view of the extraction site. This gazebo is open to the public free access, not accessible to people with reduced mobility. This site is part of the "man and stone." Free tours of the Belvedere and the career of Noubleau possible in the annual calendar of free activities provided by the network man and stone. Educational visits and groups on request.

Picnic area with two tables and benches in a shady area.

It's a friendly space open to all, with no obligation to register. On-site consultation is free of charge. Over 16,000 documents are available: novels, large-print books, documentaries, comics, numerous magazines and the local press, CDs, DVDs, audio books?

Micro-Folie Saint-Varentais is a digital museum displaying digitized works of art in high definition on giant screens and tablets, with explanations and details. A genuine local cultural site, Micro-Folie Saint-Varentais makes culture accessible to all by bringing together several thousand masterpieces from regional, national and international museums such as the Louvre, the Château de Versailles and the Musée d?Orsay. There's also a virtual reality area on site, featuring 360° immersive content via VR headsets. The digital museum is managed by the Centre Socio-Culturel du Saint-Varentais, and is open all year round by appointment. The site also hosts conferences and workshops, the program for which is available online.

REBONDS and EQUI'SEVRES, in partnership with the CD79, have set up an organic market-gardening farm using animal traction, to help young people on the margins of society to build their future through contact with horses and life. The organic market garden farm is located at Hôpiteau de Boussais. Vegetables, eggs and preserves for sale by reservation, animal-drawn services, maintenance of natural areas and firewood. La Ferme de La Riberderie is present every Wednesday at the market on Place des Halles in Cerizay, selling seasonal vegetables, processed products (soups, jams, coulis, confits, etc.) and eggs. Information: 05 49 80 65 80.

Twelfth century bridge spanning the Thouaret in the town center and whose architecture is typical of the medieval bridges Thouarsais. Enrolled in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.

This picnic area has two tables, benches, dry toilets and a playground for your children. All this has shade to spend a pleasant moment.

Ideally located in the heart of the village of Saint-Varent, just 12 kms from Thouars, Ville d'art et d'histoire, Le Patio offers a restaurant area with friendly traditional cuisine, free Wi-Fi throughout the premises and a bar. It also has an ATM and a sunny terrace.

"We invite you to come and enjoy one of our many home-made crêpes. You can also enjoy a drink with your family or friends, accompanied by a delicious aperitif board. You can lunch or dine on one of our terraces or indoors, in one of our restaurant rooms. To satisfy your taste buds, we encourage you to consult our menu at: www.safran-de-france.com??" Also open for lunch and dinner on Sunday?

About ten kilometers from Thouars, City of Art and History, this atypical restaurant located on the banks of the Thouaret gives pride of place to traditional home-cooked dishes with fresh products and a nice touch of modernity. Very nice terrace in the beautiful season with a breathtaking view of the river. Ideally located on the hiking trails and near the route of Thouet by bike and the section of the Vélo Francette®, to offer a gourmet stop in the countryside.

Located in a small peaceful village nestled in the heart of the Thouet Valley, this restaurant offers a generous cuisine simmered in the tradition of the country table with products worked or manufactured in the establishment Nearby, discover its church and its magnificent bridge novel. On the way to Santiago de Compostela, hiking trails, and bike Thouet, section of the VéloFrancette®.

Julie & Bertrand du Bistrot, are delighted to welcome you to the beautifully restored Vieux Relais in Airvault, to share a moment of conviviality. Whether indoors or out, for a meal or an aperitif, enjoy Bertrand's home-made delicacies in the kitchen, and Julie's conviviality in the dining room. Information and reservations on 05 17 43 33 01. Open from October to May: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (closed on Sundays) & from June to September: Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Catering from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bar the rest of the day.

Chloé and Jef welcome you for 100% Italian food. Italian cuisine, catering and groceries. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday 9 am to 1 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Seasonal cuisine, lively wines and a warm welcome in the heart of the city. Each service is conceived as a suspended moment, with attention paid to the rhythm of your meal and the products of our partner artisans.

Le 12 welcomes you with several formulas. With an express formula at the slate during the week and a weekend menu, a very attractive seasonal menu with suggestions from the chef at the slate. Free parking, themed evenings, air-conditioned room, pizzas every weekend on site or to take away. GUIDE DU ROUTARD 2022 & Maître Restaurateur, a completely home-made cuisine every day. The team invites you to discover a cuisine entirely "Home-made and fresh products", creative and traditional, made with local products from our producer partners.

Café - multiservice, a friendly place where you can meet friends or family, or meet new people. Welcome to village associations and anyone with a smile and a good mood. Chef's speciality: spaetzlé and boeuf bourguignon. There's a menu every day, as well as themed evenings. Keep up to date on our Facebook page: "Le café de l'union".

Cooking made with fresh and quality products, subtle and full-flavoured, served with the best wines. Recipes prepared with passion, declined in different menus. Relax in one of our rooms and on our shaded terrace overlooking the garden. We will have the pleasure to welcome you in a historic setting in a house dating from the 16th century and classified by the Monuments de France.

Gite fitted in a renovated 1940s house close to the owner's dwelling. On the ground floor, kitchen, living room, shower room and toilet. Upstairs, two bedrooms with in the first one a bed of 140 and a baby bed and in the second one two beds of 90, WC. Electric heating.

The gîte du champ Fleury is located in the heart of a farm in the northern Deux-Sèvres, between Gâtine, Plaine and Bocage. Restored in a contemporary style, combining the modern and the old, this accommodation consists of a living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a living room with a sofa bed for 2 people, two bedrooms, a bathroom with Italian shower and toilet. The outside terrace and a covered terrace with 1 set of garden furniture, barbecue, 2 sunbeds, parasol... offer a clear view on the surrounding countryside.

Welcome to Le Lido! Formerly a cinema dating from the 50s, renovated into a spacious house in the heart of the village, this single-storey accommodation features 3 bedrooms with double beds, a spacious, bright living room and a fully-equipped kitchen. This unique setting is ideal for a convivial stay with family or friends. Numerous amenities are within walking distance: bakery, mini-market, restaurants, bank, etc Private parking is also available.

Château de Bournizeaux is located just south of the Loire Valley. Four beautiful, spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms and toilets await you to enjoy this magnificent, peaceful setting in an authentic French château! Room 1: A very spacious, light-filled 50 m2 Blériot suite with a double four-poster bed, table and fireside seat. The 30 m2 Alberto Santos Dumont room features a double bed, sofa and wardrobe. The calm and fresh Antoine de St?Exupéry room, 30 m2, with double bed and sofa. And the sunny Roland Garros room, 30 m2, with two single beds and seating. Bathrobes, hairdryer and Nespresso coffee machine and kettle are also available in each room. Château de Bournizeau also has a private airfield with 3 runways.

Ideally located in the heart of the village of Saint-Varent, just 12 km from Thouars, City of Art and History, this hotel has 6 rooms. Featuring a dining area Le Patio offers traditional cuisine. Suitable for groups, the establishment can accommodate up to 109 people.

Situated in the village of Saint Varent, 10 minutes from Thouars, this restored house includes a large unfenced courtyard with arbour, garden furniture and barbecue. The gîte also benefits from a private terrace with sun loungers. Right of way with neighboring house. First floor: living room (20m², TV, wood-burning stove) opening onto a functional, well-equipped kitchen (18m²), shower room and separate toilet. Upstairs: a relaxation area (10m²) with 1 x 120cm bed, leading to a 1st bedroom (15m², 1 x 160cm bed, crib), a shower room with wc and a 2nd attic bedroom accessible by 3 steps (20m², 2 x 140cm beds). Electric heating extra.

Located in the quiet countryside thouarsaise, 13 km from Thouars, City of Art and History, and 3 km from downtown Saint-Varent, the cottage La Motte was built in the old family farm. The lobby serves on one side the kitchen and the other a living room. A staircase gives you access to the 2 rooms in a row and to the bathroom (wc). Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Court and dependency to park and shelter cars and bicycles. Not suitable for young children.

Relax in this elegant 17th-century home located in the northern part of the Deux-Sèvres department, in the peaceful countryside of Thouars. The studio features a large living area that can accommodate up to 3 people and a fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom and toilet. Fully enclosed area with access to a swimming pool and a shaded pergola. South-facing. Secure outdoor parking. Separate entrance.

Located in a quiet village between the Thouarsais and Gâtine regions, in the woods, Nicolas and Lisebeth welcome you to a comfortable apartment on the first floor of their house. The apartment has 3 bedrooms with TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room and a sofa bed. Bathroom and separate toilet. In fine weather, you can enjoy the terrace with its garden furniture. Garden shared with the owners. A private entrance with digicode gives you total independence. Ample parking available. The nearest shops are 10 minutes away.

Welcome to Gîtes des 6 Chemins, a charming house located in Airvault (79600), in the peaceful hamlet of Repéroux. This spacious gîte can accommodate up to 6 people and is ideally placed for discovering to discover the region's jewels.