Pompaire, Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes

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.

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.

This 3.5 km route in the heart of the town of Parthenay invites you to discover the emblematic sculptures of the town and their history. Please note that people with reduced mobility must be accompanied to take the paths that lead to the discovery of certain statues.

Parthenay, with its historic quarter of 100 timber-framed houses - the Rue de la Vau Saint-Jacques is the longest medieval street in Europe - takes the cyclist back to the time of the Seigneurs. Stroll along its winding lanes to enjoy magnificent panoramic views. Climb to the top of the flamboyant Porte Saint-Jacques to admire the rolling green countryside typical of the Gâtine region. Before heading off along the voie verte towards Fenery and Bressuire, the old railway station is the ideal place to picnic, refresh yourself or read a book left at your disposal - Gare de Clessé: former railway station being renovated to welcome tourists (restaurants, accommodation...). - Terves: donkey farm - La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent : Basilique Notre-Dame de Pitié - Bressuire: Notre-Dame church and its 56-meter high bell tower

La Chapelle-Betrand reveals itself during a tour for all. A rich vernacular heritage made up of wash houses and fountains will allow you to understand the history and daily life in the past in this small rural commune. Do not hesitate to make a detour to the place called Miolière to discover a pretty little chapel recently restored. All along the circuit, a signposting brings you keys to understand the history of the village with water as a common thread.

Departing from Parthenay, this 5.5km loop will give you the chance to discover trail running on a variety of paths, from single-track to dirt roads, wide paths, up and down stairs and small steep sections in town. In addition to discovering the practice of trail running, this route alternates between paths along the Thouet river and passages through the town, allowing you to explore Parthenay's medieval quarter, with its timber-framed houses, fortified gates and ramparts. Parthenay: Little Carcassonne of the West will hold no secrets for you!

In Châtillon-sur-Thouet, park on the car park of the greenway. A notice board will show you the starting point. Then follow the wooden markers with a bicycle and light green directional arrows. Without any particular indications, continue on your way. Discover the charm of the Gâtine and the Thouet valley: hedged farmland, waterways and scattered settlements.

This circuit can be started in several places. However, an existing parking area at the place called Monplaisir allows you to start on the Voie Verte, a pedestrian axis on the old railroad that linked Parthenay to Bressuire. After crossing the Bois du Theil and seeing some views of the surrounding fields, exit at the level crossing of the Parthenay-Fénery road at a place called Le Piogé. You then go along the property of Theil with some views on the castle or the ponds. As you pass by, you will see buildings from the end of the 19th century at Sainte-Anne and Notre-Dame. From La Timarière, a small wild and shaded path between woods and meadows brings us back to the starting point.

Romantic Gîte

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.

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.

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

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.

The gîte is located in the heart of the medieval quarter. On the first floor, there is a garage for bicycles and strollers, but no cars. The gîte comprises an open-plan space on the second floor, divided into a living room, kitchen and dining area with a medieval fireplace. This floor opens onto a courtyard with garden furniture. The second floor comprises the master bedroom with double bed (140 cm x 190 cm) overlooking the medieval street, a second bedroom with two single beds (90 cm x 190 cm), a study, toilet and shower. The interior of the gîte is non-smoking. Down the street, you'll find a bar-grocer's store 50 meters away, as well as other bars and restaurants 200 meters away, near the Saint-Jacques tower and the Thouet river. Further up the street, the town center is around 300 meters away, offering bakeries, bars and restaurants. Minimum 2-night booking

House for 6 to 8 travelers/ 4 rooms Facing the Saint Jacques gate, charming house on the banks of the Thouet. Located at the entrance of the medieval quarter, with its two terraces, this old octroi house has been entirely renovated for your comfort. You will be carried away by its charm of another age and its soothing environment. Bright living room/kitchen of 40 m² on the ground floor. Sofas (one convertible), library, television, wifi, WC with sink. The kitchen is equipped with new comfort. Laundry room. Corridor. On the second floor, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed in each room) with private bathroom and 1 WC on the landing. On the second floor, 2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds), 1 separate bathroom. 2 terraces (garden furniture and barbecue). Garage and passageway The gite is reserved for the whole period of the FLIP (July)

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

Recreational as well as cultural, mediatheques offer literary, musical, documentary resources for one and all: From the new-born baby to the senior citizen, from the novice to the erudite, from the dreamer to the researcher, mediatheques both fuel and satisfy the public's curiosity.

Place of memory and animation In 2005, the former public school became the Maison du Patrimoine, on the initiative of Jean-Yves Galais, former teacher and president of the Amicale Laïque, an association that will ensure its development and management Different areas to discover The room which contains many documents of the local heritage, exhibition panels, objects of the house, tools used in the past in our countryside and a corner "school" recalling the past of this classroom which welcomed generations of schoolchildren from 1890 to 1975. The courtyard houses a fresco representing the heritage of the commune, as well as numerous tools evoking the craft and agricultural world. An "agricultural and domestic showcase" built at the end of the former playground also presents utensils used in the past in farms and country houses.

The present church was rebuilt from 1865 to 1866 according to the plans of the architect Rainaud de Parthenay. It replaced an earlier building, built in the 12th century thanks to Guillaume IV Larchevêque, Lord of Parthenay. The church was rebuilt on the same model as the Romanesque building and retains a Latin cross plan. The style is eclectic: neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic.

Castle XIV th (ISMH in totality including the moats) built in a swamp on alder inverts, enlarged (XVI, XVII th). The stables, attic, dovecote, inner courtyard can be visited from August 20 to September 21, 2021. The garden of medieval inspiration comprising 9 closed: simple, cabbages, apple of gold, small fruits, paradise, flies with honey, butterflies, itéas, halésias... Visit by reservation only by phone, in case of absence we thank you to leave a message to be contacted.

The Baunel breeding farm breeds dairy donkeys, Baudets du Poitou, and sport and leisure horses. Foals and colts are sold at around 10 months of age. Dairy donkeys are used to produce organic donkey milk for cold saponification soaps, day creams, body lotions and shower gels, as well as culinary treats. Donkey's milk is also sold to professionals (soap-makers and cosmetics laboratories). Store open by reservation. Tours of the farm by prior arrangement for groups (minimum 10 people)

To the south, the territory of the commune is limited by the Viette, which was described as a torrent in 1092. This river, which rises between Saint-Pardoux and La Boissière, flows into the Thouet at Parthenay-le-Vieux. In a green and bucolic setting, this ford is a remarkable example of a small hydraulic heritage. Built in stone, it allows you to cross the river. It is made up of large stone slabs supported by blocks placed in the water. It thus forms a small bridge winding between the trees.

One of the most renowned examples of Roman architecture in the Poitou region, the Saint-Pierre church was classified as a historic monument in the 19th century. A major edifice in Roman Poitou, it is distinguished by its architectural unity and harmonious proportions. Its originality is reinforced by its octogonal bell tower, its intricately structured screenlike facade and its half-barrel vaults covering its collateral naves. The Saint-Pierre church is said to have been built by monks from Auvergne belonging to the Chaise-Dieu abbey. While its facade is reminiscent of Poitou, its arching may be explained by its one-time ties with La Chaise-Dieu.

An idea for a stroll in Parthenay: the discovery of the Old wash house From the rue Grande, a small path joins the banks of the Thouet after about thirty meters. You can see the trays on which the washerwomen beat their cloths. These trays were raised according to the water level, by means of a system of gears located at one end of the building. Come and enjoy this quiet, peaceful place and admire this testimony of ancient times.

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.

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.

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.

Come and discover our restaurant and its local products located in the center of Parthenay (79) More than a job, it is a real passion that the team wishes to transmit within the restaurant while giving pleasure to the customer. The cuisine is traditional and local; a point of honor is put on the origin of the product and the quality of the work done. Therefore, the direct supply from the producer (short circuits) and the home-made work will be the main axes of development of the team.

New fast food activity in Parthenay and its surroundings "Isa's Pancakes" with fresh produce from our beloved Gâtine. You can book your orders on 06 20 23 83 74. - Parthenay - Parking of Sophie's living room : Tuesday from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm to 9pm - La Ferrière - Place de l'église : Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm - Parthenay - Bodin joinery car park: Thursday from 11am to 2pm - Le Tallud - Church Square: Friday from 6pm to 9pm

KEBAB on site or to take away Non-alcoholic restaurant.

Burger Van treats you to its burgers with traditional or brioche bread! You can book at 06.78.73.76.95 - Parthenay, Avenue Aristide Briand : Thursday from 6pm - Vasles, Place de la mairie: Friday from 6pm

Le Sultan, the ideal place to enjoy a hot meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

La Maison Champeaud is an artisan bakery and pastry shop specializing in the production of top-quality artisan baguettes. We are driven by a passion for creating tasty, high-quality products for our customers. We make a point of offering fresh, handmade products every day. At La Maison Champeaud, our commitment to quality is at the heart of everything we do, to satisfy the taste buds of our most demanding customers.

DOMINO'S PIZZA PARTHENAY DELIVERY AND TAKE OUT PIZZA SALE Fancy a good pizza? Domino's Parthenay is the perfect place for you! Every day, our pizzeria prepares delicious pizzas to take away or for delivery. At Domino's Parthenay, quality is very important, that's why all our ingredients are selected for their nutritional values and flavour! Take a look at our menu and order your favourite pizza!

A unique setting, a tea room where Émilie, with her enthusiastic welcome, will introduce you to her small delicatessen, tea counter and confectionery, enough to tickle your taste buds!

Ten minutes from the historic center of Parthenay, in the heart of the Deux-Sèvres in Gâtine Poitevine, let us guide you to Escale Gâtine. In an old outbuilding of the Château de la Roulière, entirely renovated to offer you calm, comfort and a change of scenery, we welcome you for a stopover or a holiday in one of the 18th century farmhouses. Overlooking the Roulière pond, we offer you two cosy and contemporary rooms with private bathroom and toilet. Starting point for beautiful excursions and escapades on foot or by bike, the Escale gâtine is ideally located to visit the Marais poitevin, the Futuroscope, the Puy du Fou, the aquarium of La Rochelle and many other secret places of Deux-Sèvres. Table d'hôtes on reservation. Possibility of massage by a professional, on reservation.

Former stately home in the middle of nature overlooking a beautiful pond 10 minutes from Parthenay (1 hour from Futuroscope, Puy du Fou and Marais Poitevin). At 3.5 km from the vélo Francette. Ideal to recharge your batteries: large room of 30m² (bed 160) and its bathroom with a beautiful Italian shower. Excellent home-made jams are served for breakfast.

This pretty little farmhouse, 5 km from Parthenay, combines the charm of old stones, eco-construction and 3-star comfort. We have renovated it with heart and care with the maximum of local materials. You will be in a quiet, preserved environment (our farm has been organic for over 30 years) and close to all services (5 km). You will be surrounded by our animals, very appreciated by the children (goats, cows limousine baudet du Poitou, mare Mérens, dog border colie). I will be happy to take you to the milking of the goats and to make you visit the cheese factory. You will also be able to participate in workshops to make your own goat cheese or soap (with goat milk of course!) or offer you a moment of relaxation (massage). Don't hesitate to contact me to reserve your afternoon. 06-81-17-13-69.

We will be happy to welcome you on our farm, 5km from Parthenay, in this large gîte which combines the charm of old stones, eco-construction and 3 star comfort. We have renovated it with heart and care with the maximum of local materials. The advantages of this gite : a large wooden terrace with a pergola overlooking a beautiful valley and the proximity of our organic farm. You will be surrounded by our animals, very appreciated by the children (goats, cows limousine baudet du Poitou, mare Mérens, dog border colie) and I would be happy to take you to take part in the milking and to visit the cheese dairy. You will also be able to participate in workshops to make your own goat cheese or soap (with goat milk of course!) or to offer you a moment of relaxation (massage). Don't hesitate to contact me to book your afternoon at 06-81-17-13-69

Romantic Gîte

Housing created in a older stable, enjoy with family or friends the tranquility of the countryside while enjoying the services of the city nearby. The ground floor, accessible to people with reduced mobility, includes a living room of over 50 m² with a kitchen, a play area / reading, a bedroom with a double bed, an accessible bathroom equiped with a shower and a toilet, a second toilet. Upstairs, a bedroom with a double bed, a second with a bunk bed and a pull-out bed, and a sofa bed on mezzanine. Possibility to provide baby equipement : high chair, cot. Outside, enjoy the outdoors, a terrace of 35 m², and go to meet our animals (donkeys, poultry)

Catherine and Dominique welcome you in the old renovated family farm and offer you their spacious guest room. It is the ideal place to recharge your batteries and discover the fauna and flora of the Gâtinaise countryside. Possibility of extra bed for children (on reservation). Animals are allowed but the farm is not fenced.

Large apartment offering 3 bedrooms in the heart of Parthenay. At your disposal, a kitchen and dining area, a large living room with television. wifi.

Spacious bedroom with dressing room. Toilet area with jet shower. Quiet location on the outskirts of the town, less than 15 minutes walk from the centre. Careful services. Reception only during school holidays zone A