Gourge, Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes

Departing from the Gourgé village hall, you'll set off on a 27 km red difficulty trail. It's a really interesting route, both in terms of scenery and technical difficulty, as you alternate constantly between asphalt and paths. The route is a real pain in the ass, with numerous ascents and descents. You'll cross the River Thouet several times at ford crossings, so be careful not to slip in the water! This route can be split in two by cutting through the village. A 13 km loop to the south and a 14 km loop to the north.

Discover the heritage and history of Gourgé during this 4 km walk. Gourgé is one of the most remarkable villages by its picturesque situation, from any side you arrive. Go and discover this village. There is no doubt that you will enjoy discovering its streets and its rich heritage. "Dear friends and travellers, make a detour to Gourgé. Don't wait until you are old enough to regret missing our village" Extract from a poem by Mr Roger BROSSARD.

A workshop on a progressive 1000m hill. 100% road surface.

Departing from the church in Aubigny, you'll set off on a 15 km trail of moderate difficulty. Most of the route is on farm tracks, with stretches in the undergrowth, and a few short stretches require careful footing. There's a nice straight stretch on the way, which will make you work on your perseverance! You'll pass close to the Château de la Roche Faton, with its splendid view. You'll also discover a rich heritage with numerous wash-houses, wayside crosses and a dovecote.

Departing from the church in Lhoumois, you set off on a 10 km trail of easy difficulty. This course is aimed at beginners who are ready to progress to a higher level of difficulty. You'll ride mainly on wide paths and stretches of road, with many single-track sections requiring concentration and agility. This route will take you to the Forge à Fer on the banks of the Thouet, a place of great historical interest.

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.

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...

This 7.3 km walk leads you to discover the commune of Lageon and its rich heritage and landscape Departure from the church square.

Nice house in a small and peaceful village. Many opportunities for hiking or cycling from home, in the landscapes of the Gâtine Poitevine: Thouet valley , Cébron lake for the closest. The Cébron lake, 5 minutes by car, is a Natural Area famous for ornithology. The house is located on the bike paths of the "Vélofrancette" and 5 minutes on foot from the long hiking trail "GR36". Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, Chateaux de la Loire, Atlantic Ocean are accessible by car in around 1 hour/1 and a half. The house includes - 2 bedrooms (2 double bed ans 1 single bed), 1 living room (3 additionnal sleeping : a sofa bed and a bench), 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 WC and 1 laundry (washing machine) The house has an independent enclosed courtyard. A barbecue is available. It is also possible to have access to a small pond to fish or simply picnic at the water's edge.

Sylvie and Christophe will be delighted to welcome you to our 220 m2 house, where you can rent one or two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. You can also enjoy breakfast or lunch on our separate terrace. One bedroom has a double bed (140cm), and a crib is available on request. The second bedroom has a double bed (140cm) and a 2-seater sofa bed. We can easily park your bicycles, vehicles or other items. The other rooms in our house are private, but we'd be delighted to welcome you around a roaring fire in our living room, or to share a meal in our kitchen. You can use our kitchen if you wish Petanque pitch and table tennis available. Pets not allowed as we have two dogs, three cats, chickens etc...

A gem of French architecture and a high point in the history of Poitou, the Château de Saint-Loup, with its gardens, is a first-rate historical complex. Near Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Loire Valley castles and Marais Poitevin.

Imposing 14th century castle surrounded by a moat with a working drawbridge, loopholes, parapet walk, granite fireplaces, and situated in a quiet and rustic park with lots of charm. The magnificent rooms are arranged in accordance with their medieval setting. Access is via a spiral staircase. 5 majestic and spacious bedrooms (100 m2), with private bathroom or shower and wc: Seigneuriale room - double canopy bed and tapestry; Chevalier room - partitioned double bed and heraldic decorations; Sentinel room - large double canopy bed, kitchenette and spectacular views. Vaulted room (former guard room). Watchtower and Chatelaine Room.

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)

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.

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.

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

Situated in the cemetery, this hosannah cross is dated from the 12th century. According to the article by J. Berthelé, the cross in the Gourgé cemetery was shaky in 1884 and, in 1889, it had collapsed. A. Bouneault drew it in its complete state from the fragments he saw on the ground. It was no doubt he was the one who restored it after it was classified as a historical monument on March 16, 1890.

This 12th century bridge, built on stilts, was listed as a historical monument in 1889. It was withdrawn from circulation in 1961 after the construction of the new bridge Narrow, thick, almost horizontal, its deck rests on eight small round arches. Its spurs, sharp and protruding, reaching the height of the parapet have allowed the development of pedestrian shelters. The roadway was dug with two grooves used to guide carts so that they do not bump along the sides of the carts parapets. They were removed during the restoration of the bridge.

This 15th century dwelling is a rectangular building flanked to the west by a large, one-storey, truncated circular tower and to the east by a watchtower on brackets, later transformed into a dovecote. The façades are pierced with mullioned windows. Two bretêches, carried by brackets and decorated with trilobes, defend the primitive accesses. The interior retains a spiral staircase with a square stairwell, as well as medieval fireplaces.

Take a bucolic break in a superb floral park of 4 hectares! Only the singing of the birds, the murmur of the water and the wind will disturb the peace of your walk. Discover on the banks of the Thouet river 7 thematic areas ranging from the Love garden to the Gourmet garden. Each of them is maintained with passion by Mr. and Mrs. Merlet, fervent lovers of botany. During your enchanting walk, this Eden reveals nearly 3000 varieties of plants. The quality of this garden, the care given to each plant, the poetry of the place and the welcome reserved for visitors have earned it the national label "Remarkable Garden" in 2013 Let yourself be surprised by the magic of this little piece of paradise which promises you a memorable visit!

The pond of La Barre extends over 11 hectares, in an exceptional setting dating back to the Templars. You can fish here all year round for carp, pike, roach and tench, exclusively in NO KILL. You will come to La Barre for the calm, the magnificent landscape and tonic fish, in good health, in an almost wild state.

The Domaine de La Barre, a place nourishing beautiful energies, restful and rural, is ideal for couples and families to recharge their batteries and find well-being and relaxation to strengthen their bonds On this site with a history dating back to the Templars, spend a sporty or relaxing moment on the edge of a vast pond in the calm and nature, and walk in the heart of a 56 ha agricultural area managed in organic farming. In a few minutes on foot or by bike, you can follow the GR36, the path of Compostelle, and the Vélofrancette. Our 11 lodgings from 2 to 7 rooms are spacious and without opposite, in the heart of a park of 3 hectares. Our services: heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool with slide, mini-golf, picnic by the private pond, petanque court, BBQ, outdoor and indoor games. Room and yurt rental for large families or groups.

Mentioned as early as 1179, burnt down in 1417, the Château de Guy de La Rochefaton was rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries by Mathurin Pidoux. In the 17th century, the Vassé family endeavored to transform the castle accesses. They designed formal or "French" gardens, constructed common grounds on the sides in the place of fortified walls and set up salons in accordance with the fashions of the times. Charles Marie Auguste de Beaumont, future marquis of Autichamp, celebrated Vendée general, generalissimo of the Catholic et royal armies of Anjou and Haut-Poitou, reposes in the Saint Nicolas chapel. Guided visit of the outside.

Traditional restaurant in a beautiful village.

A pleasant and warm welcome. Delicious and generous pizzas; the desserts just as much...... nice evening in perspective for the good living.

Stop time at Hakuna Matata, where life is good! In the heart of Lhoumois, Virginia welcomes you for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays (it's best to phone ahead), and every evening from Thursday to Sunday, she offers takeaway meals only, including around 30 pizzas. A simple, friendly welcome. Since September 2021, a vending machine for OUR pizzas has been installed in front of the restaurant. You can pick up up to 4 pizzas simultaneously, reheated in 4 minutes or cold in 30 seconds, 24/7. You can choose between 4 artisanal pizzas, whose composition will change as often as possible. All pizzas are prepared and baked on site, using home-made dough and local produce whenever possible (goat's cheese, honey, herbs, onions, snails, etc.). So, come one, come all! Virginia

Our gourmet relay is open to all truckers and those who like generous dishes and a friendly atmosphere. Come and discover our dishes and reserve your table!

Semi-open-air restaurant with terrace in the heart of the site. Specialty based on ostrich meat from the farm only. Traditional cuisine, mostly made with local products. Restaurant type "paillotte" open from March to September, friendly, family with a touch of exoticism.

Traditional cuisine, with daily specials, on site or to take away. Three spacious guest rooms on site.

The Pizzeria l'Expresso is located in the main street, with its picturesque half-timbered houses, of the "little town of character" of Saint-Loup-Lamairé. On the spot and to take away.

Rotisserie and homemade family cooking with local products, to take away only. This sign offers a tasting space. The owner's paintings are displayed on the walls. The plates are colorful and greedy, prepared with seasonal products, according to the market. Remember to reserve the day before for the rotisserie. Every Sunday, a specific dish is proposed.

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.

Food truck serving Creole specialties from Reunion Island. Possibility to order. Reservation for big events (birthdays, parties...) Thursday, Friday and Sunday in Châtillon. Friday in Thénezay.

Ideal rental for 2 people, with a surface area of 25m², it offers on the first floor a living room with a BZ sofa, a fitted kitchen area (oven, microwave, hob, fridge-freezer and crockery). Upstairs is a bedroom with a double bed, bathroom, WC and dressing room. There's an outdoor terrace with table and chairs. Nearby shops in Gourgé. Parthenay is a 10-minute drive away.

Restored Gâtinaise house in a very beautiful and quiet environment on the edge of the Thouet, 10km from Parthenay. Terrace, courtyard and private enclosed garden opening onto a plot of land with river, lake and view of the Gallo-Roman bridge. A real haven of peace, greenery, ideal for fishing and nature lovers Ground floor: Kitchen 13 m2 - Lounge 27m2 with a convertible sofa, bathroom with large Italian shower, linen room, wc. First floor: ch1 14m2, bed 140 - ch2, 19m2 bed 80 and 160.

Le Moulin du Fresne offers a furnished tourist accommodation

Old detached house completely renovated located in a quiet and green environment. Lounge/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 3 attic bedrooms upstairs. Enclosed garden with trees and barbecue, garden furniture. At 2.5 km from the village of Gourgé (shops, restaurant). At Parthenay (14 km), all shops, medieval town, festivals. 3 golf courses nearby (30/35 km). Lake of Cébron (8 km) ornithological reserve, fishing, swimming pool. Ideally situated to discover the Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin or the Puy du Fou.

Nice house in a small and peaceful village. Many opportunities for hiking or cycling from home, in the landscapes of the Gâtine Poitevine: Thouet valley , Cébron lake for the closest. The Cébron lake, 5 minutes by car, is a Natural Area famous for ornithology. The house is located on the bike paths of the "Vélofrancette" and 5 minutes on foot from the long hiking trail "GR36". Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin, Chateaux de la Loire, Atlantic Ocean are accessible by car in around 1 hour/1 and a half. The house includes - 2 bedrooms (2 double bed ans 1 single bed), 1 living room (3 additionnal sleeping : a sofa bed and a bench), 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 WC and 1 laundry (washing machine) The house has an independent enclosed courtyard. A barbecue is available. It is also possible to have access to a small pond to fish or simply picnic at the water's edge.

The Domaine de La Barre

Arnaud and Caroline welcome you to their recently renovated gîte in a peaceful setting. The establishment comprises a ground-floor house and a private enclosed garden (45m²) overlooking a large green field. Facilities : - living/dining room: television, fireplace (optional purchase of wood available on site), - kitchen: dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and hob, - private bathroom with two basins, shower and bath (hairdryer and straightener on site), and separate toilet - 3 bedrooms (2 beds 160cm / 2 beds 90cm / 1 bunk bed 2x90cm and a 140cm "clic clac" on the upper landing separated by a folding screen - private parking on site Sheets and towels can be rented for 2 nights or more Pets not allowed

Vast enclosed property(2ha-parc, orchard) opening onto rolling countryside. Heated covered swimming pool. Large independent house very bright and comfortable. Ground floor: kitchen, dining room (25m²), TV room (36m²), 2 large bedrooms, shower room, WC, playroom. First floor: 4 bedrooms, living room/mezzanine TV-DVD, shower room, toilet, terrace with pergolas, laundry room, garage.