Exploring Saint-pardoux, Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes

The Rand'eau is a 4 km walk built around the theme of water. In a route that goes around the village of Mazières-en-Gâtine, you will discover elements of an unsuspected built, natural, industrial and human heritage. It is a path that reveals the importance of water in the village of Mazières-en-Gâtine, water that is often discreet, sometimes hidden and often forgotten. You will be accompanied along the way by our water carrier. He will give you information about the places and the heritage you will encounter. Follow him in complete peace of mind, the route does not contain any particular difficulty.

A 3.5 km walk in the heart of the village of Azay-sur-Thouet to discover its main assets and learn all about its history.

A 10.5 km route in the commune of Azay-sur-Thouet. This itinerary will lead you to the village of Trébesse, passing through Pisseloube and the wash house.

This circuit of 5.2 km will lead you to the discovery of the commune of Pompaire and its wealth. Departure from the place Arthur Rimbaud.

Discover the charming commune of Saint-Marc-La-Lande, its Antonine commandery, its regional nature reserve and its collegiate church with 2 walking circuits, one of which is 1,200 km long and the other 2,100 km long.

Departing from Parthenay, you set off on a 10.5 km loop of medium difficulty. The route takes you along the banks of the River Thouet, with crossings via footbridges. You'll explore Parthenay's medieval town center, with its half-timbered houses and numerous staircases to give your legs a workout! This loop combines sport and sightseeing for a great discovery experience!

Departing from Parthenay, you set off on a 49 km black difficulty route. There are few technical sections, but the difficulty lies in the number of kilometers you have to cover, giving you the chance to work on your endurance. At the start of the course, you'll find many paved sections on secondary roads, before moving on to wide paths where you can develop your stride. The final stretch is made up of small singles through the fields, before you reach Parthenay via the Voie Verte and enjoy a superb view of the town.

Departing from Parthenay, you set off on a 22 km loop of medium difficulty. On this route, you'll encounter few major technical difficulties, as you'll be riding almost entirely on paths ranging from single-track to wide paths. You'll go as far as La Trébesse, a pretty hamlet on the banks of the Thouet, which you'll cross several times. On the way back to Parthenay, you'll cross the Rézard ford and discover the magnificent Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre de Parthenay-le-Vieux. An excellent route for intermediate runners.

Circuit of 11,6 km which will lead you on the country roads of Secondigny. The route is marked in blue, except when it follows the GRP where the markings are in yellow and red

Circuit of 4.200 km which will lead you on the country roads of Secondigny to discover the Lake of Effres and the Wood of Aumonerie Circuit marked out in green.

Margaux Voguet and Benoît De Dreuille have created the Astore restaurant, which opened at the end of 2021. They offer traditional cuisine, using ultra-local, high-quality produce. Atypical combinations will delight your taste buds. An in-house wine list completes the offer. In fine weather, you can enjoy a shaded garden terrace.

On the way to Compostela, a medieval town near Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin and La Rochelle. Close to the town centre and the aquatic complex, the gîte benefits from a private park and swimming pool.

Located in the heart of the Gâtine, in the village of Saint-Marc-la-Lande, the Relais de la Tour will welcome you in a quiet place full of history. Ideally located in the area, you will be less than an hour away from many tourist sites: the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin, the Puy du Fou, La Rochelle, Pescalis, the Museum of the Tumulus of Bougon... Whether you are a pilgrim of Saint-Jacques, a family in search of a picturesque stay or a group, your stay will remain unforgettable in this haven of peace.

Located in the heart of the Gâtine, in the village of Saint-Marc-la-Lande, the Relais de la Tour welcomes you in a quiet place full of history. Ideally located on the territory, you are less than an hour away from many tourist sites: the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin, the Puy du Fou, La Rochelle, Pescalis, the Museum of Tumulus of Bougon... Whether you are a pilgrim of Saint-Jacques, a family in search of a picturesque stay or a group, your stay will remain unforgettable in this haven of peace.

Located in the heart of the Gâtine, in the village of Saint-Marc-la-Lande, the Relais de la Tour welcomes you in a quiet place full of history. Ideally located in the area, you are less than an hour away from many tourist sites: the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin, the Puy du Fou, La Rochelle, Pescalis, the Museum of Tumulus of Bougon... Whether you are a pilgrim of Saint-Jacques, a family in search of a picturesque stay or a group, your stay will be unforgettable in this haven of peace.

The Gatineo aquatic center consists in several facilities: the sports swimming pool (25m x 12.5 m, up to 2m deep) with its 5 lanes; you can break every record! In the wading lagoon (28m², 10 to 30 cm deep), your young children can take a dip in a congenial environment at a safe distance from the other pools. As for the recreational pool (175m², up to 1.30 deep), meant for young and old alike, you may enjoy a water jet massage, waterfalls and water cannons, domed space, a flowing river ... and a giant sliding pond, whooshing you 60 meters through a tunnel.

Romantic Gîte

The restaurant "Le Fin Gourmet" is located in the centre of Parthenay, very close to Les Halles, a few meters from the famous Tour de l'Horloge, near a magnificent view of the Thouet and its chef, Thierry Guilbault, offers you menus every week renewed according to the seasons and the flavours of the market, as well as a rich and varied menu reinvented three times a year. Fine and refined cuisine, including a discovery menu that will delight your taste buds! Reservation recommended.

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

Mr Pascal POUBLANC, manager of EARL PANURGE ET NEWTON is a conventional arboriculturist in La Chenulière de SOUTIERS 'commune SAINT-PARDOUX-SOUTIERS' Home sales: on request by phone or email On the weekly markets: VOUILLE (86) Saturday mornings, ROUILLE (86) Friday mornings, LA CRECHE: Sunday mornings, 2 Tuesday mornings/month.

Beef and fruit producer, organic label Sale at the farm : every day except Sunday : 17 h / 19 h 30. Markets: VOUILLE (86) Saturday morning; CHATILLON SUR THOUET Sunday morning Contact: by phone 06 70 18 03 00 and or by mail pacaultmarie@yahoo.fr

Bicycle service area with all the facilities you need for a comfortable break during your cycling or walking holiday. This fully-equipped stopover is located on the Vélo Francette route At your disposal : - Recharging facilities (bike and phone) - a bike cleaning station - a bicycle repair station - Bicycle shelter and parking facilities - accessible picnic tables - A connected plancha - A water point - sanitary facilities (WC/shower) open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and day and night when campers are present (on request) - A bivouac camping area (4 pitches) - Wifi - Shelter Everything you need to welcome and ensure the well-being of cyclists and hikers

The natural garden: an astonishing abundance of different environments, plants, insects, birds and, at the turn of a path, a work of art. Looking for a place where nature has reclaimed its rights? Take a break at Val de Flore. Different spaces and landscapes come together: listen, breathe, observe... and let yourself be lulled by the magic and poetry of the place. Different methods are used in different environments to encourage all forms of life. Summer exhibition 2024 from July 18 to September 22, 2024: photographic exhibition "Traversée sur le Thouet" created by Camera Natura for the Syndicat Mixte de la Vallée du Thouet. Garden open from July 4 to the European Heritage Days. Free visits. Tourist information on site.

Fruits, vegetables, lambs and eggs. Open to the public at the farm: Fridays (on order). Markets: NIORT: Saturday mornings, At the AMAP : Les Paniers de la Sèvre in NIORT 'Les Brizeaux' on Thursday evening.

Fruits, 90% apples. Open to the public: at the farm on reservation by phone Specialized shops : at AMAP : Le Biau basket of PARTHENAY : 1st Tuesday of each month : 6 pm to 7 pm Baskets from the square in NIORT 'Clos Bouchet' - some Tuesdays Sales once a week at the organic co-op LE PALISSON in PARTHENAY.

Gourmet producer of apples, pears, strawberries, cherries, vine peaches and apple juice This producer is part of the DEPHY network (Demonstration, Experimentation and Production of references on economical phytosanitary systems) This network is a major action of the Ecophyto plan On site: Tuesday am 2pm/6pm, Wednesday am 8am 30/12am, Thursday am 2:30pm/6pm, Friday am 8am 30/12am and am 2pm/6pm. Markets: Tuesday morning LEZAY, Thursday and Saturday morning NIORT, Friday morning MELLE.

Organized by the Association Faire revivre La Chapelle. La Chapelle has been restored by a team of volunteers and they offer to show it to the public free of charge during the Heritage Days. Saint-Pardoux: Château-Bourdin From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

During a fun, sensory and educational workshop, À portée de bière will reveal the tasting talents that lie dormant in you. This privileged moment of sharing with a professional beer expert will allow you to discover the world of craft beer in a simple and friendly way, with the only words of order: education and pleasure! Paul Théry, a brewer and beerologist, also welcomes you to his craft brewery in Vouhé, in the heart of the Deux-Sèvres bocage, near Parthenay (79). You can taste his Gatin'Ale and all his creations of the moment.

Homemade snacks In a bucolic setting, on the site of the old Saint-Pardoux railway station, the food-truck business started up again last September. Sandro, cook-caterer, works mainly with fresh and local products. To accompany your home fries, the burger made with parthenaise and baker's bread, the veggie burger, the pork shoulder with shredded meat, the home made chicken nuggets for the children and the traditional fish & chips (made with fresh fish). Take your taste buds on a journey with the Arancini, a Sicilian speciality: a dumpling of rice, minced meat and fried vegetables, the tiramisu. Beers, wines, sodas, coffees and teas are also available. New, delivery! Catering service to order with free delivery within a 20 km radius. Delivery also possible, only in the evening, from 20€ of order Phone : 07 81 14 69 69

Margaux Voguet and Benoît De Dreuille have created the Astore restaurant, which opened at the end of 2021. They offer traditional cuisine, using ultra-local, high-quality produce. Atypical combinations will delight your taste buds. An in-house wine list completes the offer. In fine weather, you can enjoy a shaded garden terrace.

We offer you a discovery cuisine, a journey around the world of flavors made with local products. An original and colorful menu, as well as a snack service. Opening of the restaurant on April 1, 2022 and the campsite on April 8.

Friendly and smiling welcome, copious and original dishes...in this restaurant in the centre of town. Pleasant terrace.

Restaurant of Portuguese specialties and Bar.

Generous dishes, warm welcome... Here as long as we serve, we're open! Theme evenings and 5 concerts a year. Chef's speciality, delicious burgers. For bar patrons, possibility to order pizzas and burgers at the bar. Online ordering and takeaway. Open from Monday to Saturday. End of order taking on the spot or takeaway at 10:30 pm. Open on Sundays by reservation only for a minimum of 40 people.

Le Daniel's: a fine-dining restaurant with a breathtaking view of the golf course and an exceptional wine cellar is located in L' Alexandra Palace Le Château du Petit Chêne '79. Guests are seated in a luxurious, refined dining room featuring exceptional decorative elements; notably the imposing period fireplace, which enhances the charm of the old. The magnificent crystal chandeliers follow the same theme, creating a cosy, harmonious setting. Every detail has been taken into account, from the furniture to the tablecloths and crockery. Menus are concocted with local produce. The ingredients used are fresh and in season, making for a varied menu.

With traditional cuisine and fresh, quality products, most of them locally sourced un jour de marché offers a new concept: customers pay an entrance fee of 17? which leaves them free to choose both variety and quantity, from aperitif to dessert.

A new restaurant has opened its doors at the campsite Le Bois Vert. François Montillet and Florence Cotonnec manage the campsite. They have also chosen to create their bar-restaurant "Au plan B", a snack type establishment which also welcomes customers from outside the campsite. On the menu, grills, planchas, fondues, fresh fish....Bon appétit!

Facing Lac des Effres, let yourself be charmed by the serenity of the setting and the tasty dishes based on fresh seasonal produce.

The guest rooms of the presbytery welcome only the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela (free welcome) and the users of the bicycle Francette (paying welcome).

The guest rooms of the presbytery welcome only the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela (free welcome) and the users of the bicycle Francette (paying welcome).

Service terminal for camper vans providing water and electricity. Ask for the opening of the terminal at the town hall on its opening hours.

Welcome to the Gîte Nature de La Berlière. Traditional farmhouse (in the prolongation of the house of the owners without opposite). Calm and rest guaranteed on a domain of 3ha with trees, with independent access. Large terrace with garden furniture, arbour and barbecue. Ground floor: fitted kitchen (20m²), living-dining room (45m²), office area (Wifi internet), shower room, separate toilet. Floor: bedroom 1 (15m²-1 bed 140, 1 bed 90), bedroom 2 (17m²-1 bed 140, baby bed). Central heating (with supplement). Baby equipment. Outside: Private pond (NO-KILL fishing, barbed hooks, baits and additives are forbidden). Visit of our beehives. Possibility of accommodating 2 horses in the meadow (with grassland shelter). LPO lodge/bat shelter/Natura 2000 area. Footpaths, Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, Vélo Francette.

With family or friends, come and enjoy a stay in the Gâtin countryside, between the Marais Poitevin and the Puy du Fou. Aurélie and Arnaud welcome you to the gîte de la Draunière, close to their farm, a free-range poultry farm with a processing workshop and a store selling local produce. You can make reservations via the https://www.naturegatine.fr website, so you'll have a full fridge on arrival. Don't hesitate to contact the producers to compose your menus. The owners will be happy to give you a free guided tour of their site. The former detached farmhouse has recently been fully restored, and benefits from a courtyard and 830m² enclosed garden, with outdoor games available. You'll appreciate this charming accommodation equipped for 4 people, part of an old farmhouse that can accommodate a total of 12 people.

With family or friends, come and enjoy a stay in the Gâtin countryside, between the Marais Poitevin and the Puy du Fou. Aurélie and Arnaud welcome you to the gîte de la Draunière, close to their farm, a free-range poultry farm with a processing workshop and a store selling local produce. You can make reservations via the https://www.naturegatine.fr website, so you'll have a full fridge on arrival. Don't hesitate to contact the producers to compose your menus. The owners will be happy to give you a free guided tour of their site. The old detached farmhouse has been completely and recently restored, and benefits from a courtyard and an enclosed garden of 830m². You'll appreciate the 45m² terraces, including one with a plant arbor for convivial meals. Outdoor play equipment includes shuffleboard, swings and slides, and giant wooden games.

The accommodation is in the very heart of the farmhouse, unoverlooked, with a splendid view over the rolling countryside. Peace and quiet guaranteed. For your peace and quiet, there are no other gîtes on the site. The 90m2 gîte is fully equipped and functional for a peaceful stay. You'll find a kitchen, a living room, 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds and 1 with 2 single beds), and a bathroom with toilet. Activities are available for those who wish. Our aim is to share our daily lives with you, and to provide you with unforgettable experiences, rich in discovery. There's no limit to the fun children can have, and they'll be able to take part in farm chores. Are you tempted by a picnic or an afternoon of fishing? Our small pond in the hollow of a beautifully wooded valley lends itself perfectly to relaxing activities.

Just a stone's throw from the Jardins du Val de Flore, along the Vélo Francette, this service area provides everything you need for a comfortable break during a touring holiday (on foot or by bike), including 4 camping bivouac pitches for a comfortable overnight break. Also available on site: - electric recharging points (bike and telephone); - cleaning station; - repair station; - bike shelter and parking; - accessible picnic tables; - connected plancha; - water point; - pRM-accessible sanitary facilities (WC/shower) open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and day and night when campers are present (on request); - free Wifi connection;

In a preserved and green environment, on a large property and 2km from the village, between Niort and Parthenay, the old stone house has been entirely restored. This gite, without opposite, benefits from a terrace of 16m², a garden and a yard. You can enjoy the owners' swimming pool (1.20m deep, tunnel shelter) available from June to September. Large terrace with sunbeds. Jivaro and Ifora, Camargue horses, are at the disposal of good riders (equipment available, paying and on request). 2 boxes and meadows can accommodate your own horses (10E/day/horse, hay provided). On the first floor, a pleasant and bright living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a living room and a lounge (Internet by wifi), bedroom 1 (-1 bed 140), adjoining shower room (wc). Staircase, with japanese steps, leads to a 2nd bedroom (1 bed 140) and to a shower room (wc).