Discover Clere-sur-layon, Maine-et-Loire: hidden gem

Dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle, Argenton les Vallees has the quiet charm of rural villages. Its rich heritage is discovered during a trip that also allows to admire the landscapes.

Walk around the Deux-Sèvres Tramway A 1.6 km walk allows everyone, tourists and inhabitants alike, to relive the Tramway des Deux-Sèvres (TDS) in its preserved space through an exhibition of 16 large paintings in the open air. This research work of the 3A thus exposed makes relive this industrial parenthesis which functioned from 1898 to 1939. The line linked Bressuire to Montreuil-Bellay, 62 km apart, passing through many towns including the Argenton station. Other panels (15) around the cemetery show the local life from old postcards unpublished. Tramway line built between 1892 and 1898. 62 km long, it linked Bressuire to Montreuil Bellay with its station in Argenton-Château ... The TDS went through Argentonnay, passing through La Coudre, Le Breuil-sous-Argenton and Ulcot.

Discover the Argenton Valley through its picturesque landscapes. Come and stroll through remarkable natural spaces and discover the historical built heritage at the bend of the road. Departures : Argenton Les Vallées, place Léopold Bergeon or Massais, place de l'église

Discover Argenton, in the footsteps of Uncle George... A land of daring and adventure, the Argenton Valley abounds in magical places that bear witness to a rich and complex history. By following step by step the clues scattered throughout the town, discover the life of Uncle Georges, an emblematic character of the commune of Argenton les Vallées and let yourself be told the story of a man and a town of character... Discovery booklet available at the Tourist Office of Bressuire et Mauléon, and at the Maison des services in Argenton les Vallées.

Follow the purple arrows and discover the vineyards and villages between the Thouet and Argenton rivers!

12.5 km hike from the church square in St Martin de Sanzay, village located 12km north of Thouars and the border of Maine and Loire. Walk that will allow you to discover heritage sites and appreciate the agrarian landscape, fruit of the long work of man on his environment. Download card randoendeuxsevres.fr/index.php?id_product=1705&controller=product and on sale at the Tourist Office of Pays Thouarsais

Discover the small villages Thouarsais between plain and hills and stop your eyes on the town of Tourtenay, unique village of Deux-Sèvres showing a troglodyte habitat!

Discover the Argenton Valley through its picturesque landscapes. Come and stroll through the remarkable natural spaces and discover the historical built heritage along the small roads You will discover, in particular, along the Vélo-route : - The town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as historical monuments - the steep valley of the Argenton, classified as a Natura 2000 site - the site of Lake Hautibus (6) Departures : Voulmentin, station area or Argenton les Vallées, place Léopold Bergeon Duration : 1h30 to 2h00

You will discover, in particular, along the Véloroute : Historical heritage - the Grand Pont - the village of St-Clémentin in Voulmentin - the chapel of Les Rosiers and the chapel of St-Ouen - the castle of Sanzay and its moat (Sensitive Natural Area) - the Hermitage chapel - the town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as Historic Monuments - the bridge of Preuil - the church and the cemetery of Bagneux in Argenton-l'Église Natural heritage - the steep valley of the Argenton (classified as a Natura 2000 site between Argenton les Vallées and Massais) - the Clos de l'Oncle Georges site (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Hautibus lake - the site of the Passerelle d'Auzay (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Massais scree (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Passerelle des Planches

From Nueil-Les-Aubiers, the Vélidéale, while awaiting the continuation of the voie verte to Maine-et-Loire, takes the characteristic green bocage path to Mauléon. At Saint Aubin de Baubigné, a short detour by bike takes you to Le Château de La Durbelière. Mauléon is a small town full of character, inviting you to take a rest, unless you feel like pedaling off to the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) La Corbelière de Moulins and discover the rural landscapes of this authentic site. - Nueil-Les-Aubiers: crossed by two rivers, the Scie (in the center) and the Argent (to the south) - Saint Aubin de Baubigné: Château de La Durbelière - La Corbelière de Moulins: Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) and Terra Aventura - Mauléon: Petite Cité de Caractère, overlooking the Ouin valley, the château offers an exceptional panorama of the town and the bocage

Quiet 160m2 country house with a large 2800m2 garden, 40m2 sheltered summer terrace with barbecue and hammock and swing for relaxing. Inside, you'll enjoy an 80m2 living space, lounge with fireplace, large dining room with seating for 8 and large fully-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms of 15.10 m2, 14.6 m2 and 13.15 m2 with dressing rooms and a 15.40 m2 bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, double washbasin and toilet. On the ground floor, you'll find a shower room and separate toilet.

Gite located in a small wine-producing village of 300 inhabitants in the north of the Deux-Sèvres. The house of 140 m2 on one level can accommodate 6 persons (7 persons accepted). The garden of 1500 m2 is entirely enclosed with garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue. Large living room, equipped kitchen, shower room with WC, and separate WC. 3 bedrooms, laundry room. Towels are provided free of charge, sheets can be rented at 5 € per bed. Baby equipment is available on request. Games available for children and teenagers. The gite is open all year round.

Located in the lower part of an Angevin house shared only with the owners, this accommodation comprises a main room, a bathroom, independent toilets and 2 bedrooms. The property is entirely fenced and offers a breathtaking view on a flowery garden and has a swimming pool with shower, toilet, a playground (bowls, swing, sandpit, table football, table tennis).

This farmhouse is located at the gates of Anjou, 5 minutes from the village and the wine growers. This accommodation is composed on the ground floor of a fully equipped kitchen opening onto a very large living room tastefully furnished in a modern country style. On the first floor, 2 spacious bedrooms await you. On sunny days, for your moments of relaxation, you can enjoy the shaded garden thanks to the sunbaths at your disposal. You will be able to go and get the eggs in the henhouse and feed the hens. The owners' horses are close to the house.

Situated in the quiet countryside near the Thouarsais vineyards, this gite sleeps 6. Upstairs, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms and a shower room. On the ground floor, there's another bedroom with en-suite bathroom. In fine weather, relax in the 7-hectare outdoor area, where a heated outdoor swimming pool, table tennis, badminton and bicycles are at your disposal.

Situated in quiet countryside, close to the Thouarsais vineyards, this gite sleeps 8. Upstairs, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms - one with an en-suite shower room. On the ground floor, there are 2 spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. In fine weather, relax in the 7-hectare outdoor area, where a heated outdoor swimming pool, table tennis, badminton and bicycles are at your disposal.

The L'Orée du Bois Gaubau guest rooms combine the charm of stone and wood for a restful stay in our warm and welcoming room-apartments. They also feature an outdoor Nordic bath, so you can recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. Total capacity for up to 8 people. Each room is individually decorated. All have direct access from outside, and a private terrace with garden furniture. In addition, each room or suite has a kitchenette with sink/fridge/microwave/coffee maker and kettle. The wooden furnishings are unique and made to measure by the owner, Nicolas, a professional woodworker. Living room tables, bedside tables, door handles... and the Nordic bath: some beautiful creations to discover. You'll feel like you're immersed in a "natural" atmosphere .... with all the modern comforts! Wooden games, also homemade by the owner, can be loaned to enhance your stay. The outside area offers plenty of space. Patricia and Nicolas have laid out a path through the woodland on the property. You can take a twenty-minute walk directly from your room. There's also a campfire area for cosy evenings in close proximity to nature. In the surrounding area, there are many walks and cycle rides to enjoy, as well as numerous visits within a radius of a few kilometres: troglodyte sites, the Bioparc, rose gardens, châteaux, visits to wine estates, etc. Patricia will be able to advise you according to your tastes. Breakfast is brought to your room, carefully prepared with local and homemade products (bread, pancakes, jams, freshly squeezed fruit juice....). Also worth knowing: Patricia, who has extensive experience in catering, offers a range of options if you don't want to go out again: evening meals, picnic baskets. Home-cooked meals using fresh seasonal produce. Don't forget to book! Room "Orée 1", 28 m², overlooks the woods and has 2 terraces, facing west and south. Ideal for 1 or 2 people. It comprises a large living room with dining area / kitchenette / lounge / double bed; shower room; separate WC. The "Orée 2" room, 32 m², is also designed for 1 or 2 people with 1 terrace. It comprises a large living room with dining area / kitchenette / lounge / double bed; shower room; separate WC. The 51 m² apartment-style "Orée 3" suite is designed for 2 to 4 people. It comprises a large living/dining room with kitchenette area opening onto the terrace, a bedroom with a double bed, a second bedroom with two single beds, a shower room with shower, separate WC and a TV lounge area. Enjoy your stay in Anjou! Note: throughout the year, L'Orée du bois Gaubau offers special deals to coincide with major local events and festivals.

Set in 4 hectares of landscaped grounds, La Vallée des Vignes campsite welcomes you in a friendly, family atmosphere. We have 75 large, shaded to semi-shaded, electrified pitches separated by hedges. We also have 21 rental units, 2 furnished tents, 2 lodges with sanitary facilities and hot water, and 17 comfortable 2- and 3-bedroom mobile homes. From 2025, we will be offering our halls for hire for birthdays, weddings or any other family or friendly gathering. At this 4-star campsite on a human scale, you'll find all the facilities and services you need for a successful holiday: heated swimming pools and paddling pool, bar-restaurant, free Wi-Fi available around the bar-restaurant and reception, children's games, mini-golf, inflatable structures, zip-line, convenience store, bike hire. In July and August, we have a children's club and sports activities for teenagers and adults. In the evening, we offer a mini-market every Monday at the end of the day and lively evenings in the bar-restaurant from Tuesday to Friday. On the practical side, we have a launderette with 2 washing machines and 1 tumble dryer, tokens are on sale at reception, and a baby area with showers and toilets for people with reduced mobility. We also offer a communal barbecue where you can share a convivial meal on the picnic tables set up nearby. You can taste the famous Coteaux du Layon appellation wines at local wine producers, or at the campsite. You can even walk from the campsite to several wine producers. The campsite is just 5 kilometres from Doué-la-Fontaine and its famous Zoo Bioparc. You'll also find plenty of shops and services, as well as restaurants and unusual tourist sites. Angers, Cholet and Poitiers are all less than an hour away.

Enjoy a relaxed countryside break in the Deux-Sèvres in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Our 3 self-contained gîtes are set on a former 19th-century wine estate, with large grounds, including a beautiful swimming pool, and are the ideal place for a relaxing vacation. Each gîte sleeps up to 4 people, is fully equipped and has its own private entrance. We also organize culinary workshops in our kitchen. Please contact us for more information.

Full tasting white wines, rosés and reds.

Production and sale of chickens and guinea-ready, lambs in coin box by 1/2 lamb, whole leg or leg and sliced ??turkey. (Forage and grain products to the organic farm). Places of Sale: At the farm on command and by appointment (order deadline: 2 weeks), producer Store pot'é BIO Sainte Radégonde of Apple, AMAP Breuil-Chaussee, from Thouars Chiché and St -Pierre-à-Champ.

GAEC FALOURD transforms Prim?Holstein cow's milk into dairy products such as yoghurts, dessert creams and fromage frais, to delight your taste buds with simple, delicious treats. Direct sales to individuals at the farm on Fridays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Products: chicken, guinea fowl, duck, festive turkey, lamb, pork tray vacuum. Exploitation 75 ha (500 sheep, 4000 birds, 20 pigs a year) Food GMO, cereal produced on the farm. Points of sale: a farm, on Mondays from 15:30 to 19h, Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12 pm, the weekly markets in Thouars Friday morning and Nueil-les-Aubiers night. Red Label.

Discover the wine and tasting.

Farm of 165 hectares (125 Charolais cows) Products - Boxes (10 kg) - Vacuum packed (15 kg) Sale at the farm (every 2 months)

Picnic area offering 2 tables with benches, in a shady place.

To access the picnic area, at the Massais exit follow the D759, a sign just before the bridge indicates the picnic area 500m on the left. There you will find tables, public toilets and drinking water.

This picnic area located behind the village hall of Cersay and near a pond offers you a table as well as public toilets and drinking water Place St Hilaire.

Family farm, located in Nord Deux-Sèvres, between Thouars, city of art and history, and the castles of the Loire. 25 ha of schist and sandy clay in the communes of Cersay and Bouillé Saint Paul. AOC Anjou, Saumur, local wines (red and pinot blanc) as well as gewurtz grape variety. Home on appointment. Close on Sunday

The restaurant l'Annexe, after enlargement work, welcomes you in a warm setting.

Traditional restaurant in the heart of a wine village open Monday to Friday noon, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Saturday lunch by reservation only, especially for groups. Establishment labeled "Discoveries, flavors and terroir" Pays Thouarsais 2013 (suggest at least 3 regional products from at least 3 families: meat, dairy products, beverages, fruits and vegetables ...).

The gîte is attached to the owners' house (Fermette) and comprises on the ground floor, 1 large room including kitchen, living room, lounge. First floor: 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bathroom with toilet.

Quiet 160m2 country house with a large 2800m2 garden, 40m2 sheltered summer terrace with barbecue and hammock and swing for relaxing. Inside, you'll enjoy an 80m2 living space, lounge with fireplace, large dining room with seating for 8 and large fully-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms of 15.10 m2, 14.6 m2 and 13.15 m2 with dressing rooms and a 15.40 m2 bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, double washbasin and toilet. On the ground floor, you'll find a shower room and separate toilet.

Gite located in a small wine-producing village of 300 inhabitants in the north of the Deux-Sèvres. The house of 140 m2 on one level can accommodate 6 persons (7 persons accepted). The garden of 1500 m2 is entirely enclosed with garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue. Large living room, equipped kitchen, shower room with WC, and separate WC. 3 bedrooms, laundry room. Towels are provided free of charge, sheets can be rented at 5 € per bed. Baby equipment is available on request. Games available for children and teenagers. The gite is open all year round.

Located in the lower part of an Angevin house shared only with the owners, this accommodation comprises a main room, a bathroom, independent toilets and 2 bedrooms. The property is entirely fenced and offers a breathtaking view on a flowery garden and has a swimming pool with shower, toilet, a playground (bowls, swing, sandpit, table football, table tennis).