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The Bois de Saint-Eugène in Archiac, in the Champagne region
Tourist office
6.19 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Archiac (Charente-Maritime)
Hike down the vineyard-covered slopes of the Petite Champagne region, home to Cognac brandies, and venture into the woodland with its fabulous atmosphere. In Saint-Eugène, the hill, crowned by a beautiful church overlooking the Né valley, offers a magnificent panoramic view of the vineyards.
The Charente vineyards around Sainte-Lheurine
Visorando Member6.66 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,247 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Lheurine (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful walk through vineyards and small villages. Observation table at the foot of the Arthus mill. Pass very close to the village of Neuillac (4), with the church opposite. Between points (7) and (8), you can see the spire of Archiac church.
Around Brie-sous-Archiac
5.07 mi
+203 ft
-213 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Brie-sous-Archiac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk through the vineyards and woods of Saintonge. The route takes you through beautiful vineyard landscapes and lovely estates, often featuring outdoor vats used for the production of Pineau and Cognac.
The Roman road at Neuillac in the Terres de Champagne
6.24 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Neuillac (Charente-Maritime)
As you set off, you’ll discover the Romanesque church of Neuillac and its modillions featuring a variety of subjects. You’ll then walk through the Cognac vineyards. At Les Fontagards, you’ll pass a beautiful manor house that bears witness to the boom in wine-growing in the 19th century. After crossing Le Noblat, you’ll reach a more wooded area where a section of the Roman road has been uncovered, before returning to Neuillac along paths lined with vineyards and copses.
Circuit du Dolmen
Local authority
7.20 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né (Charente)
Situated at 25m altitude - the river Né and the Motte stream are the principal water courses which cross the locality.
In certain places there are excellent views towards and from the village, the Dolmen, of the vineyards, the landscape of the Grande Champagne and surrounding villages. In every season you can discover a certain charm and appeal in St. Fort.
"Step by Step" through the village centre of Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né
2.62 mi
+98 ft
-72 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né (Charente)
Situated at an altitude of 25 metres, the River Né and the Motte stream are the main watercourses flowing through the commune of Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né.
From certain vantage points, there are excellent views of the village, the dolmen, the vineyards, the Grande Champagne countryside and the other surrounding villages.
Each season offers a chance to discover its own unique charms.
Tour of Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole
6.47 mi
+233 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole (Charente-Maritime)
A very beautiful hike to do in April or May to enjoy the orchids (more than ten varieties), but the environment is beautiful all year round with very beautiful, unobstructed views. Be careful when crossing the Roman bridge, the only difficulty but important if you are afraid of heights. It is possible to avoid it.
Criteuil-la-Magdeleine loop
9.72 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine (Charente)
Starting from the car park at the church in Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, the route runs alongside the Né and Collinaud rivers and crosses the vineyards of the Grande Champagne region. Points of interest along the route include: the Church of Saint-Macrin - Saint Jean Baptiste, the Chapel of La Magdeleine, beautiful wine estates, the wash house, the drinking water pumping station, the remains of a watermill and windmill, and various viewpoints.
Ugni Blanc Route
4.63 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine (Charente)
Set slightly apart from the main roads, the village seems to have fallen asleep… And yet, at the start of the last century, it was home to numerous shops and craftsmen who made it famous throughout the surrounding area. Criteuil-la-Magdeleine boasts a wealth of large houses, known as ‘logis’, and around ten mills (no longer in operation today) situated on the River Né. Some of these can be seen from the walking trail.
The mills at Meux in the Champagne region
7.89 mi
+190 ft
-184 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Meux (Charente-Maritime)
A path through the woods and then across fields leads to a vineyard-covered hill. Beautiful panoramic views open up on either side over the Seugne and Trèfle valleys (former windmill). From dirt tracks to country roads, passing through a pretty oak and chestnut wood, large estates dot the landscape as far as the outskirts of Le Trèfle (visit and tasting at the Domaine des Brissons), grassy paths run alongside meadows and streams and cross poplar groves to the finish.
Route des Petaux
6.71 mi
+361 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ambleville (Charente)
The village is crossed by the Collinaud, a tributary of the Né. Primarily focused on wine-growing, Ambleville also has fertile land for growing cereals.
The Petaux Route (short circular route)
4.13 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ambleville (Charente)
The Collinaud, a tributary of the Né, flows through the village. Whilst Ambleville is primarily focused on wine-growing, it also has fertile land suitable for growing cereals.
The Templars’ Route in Angles
6.27 mi
+236 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Salles-d'Angles (Charente)
It was in December 1856 that Salles de Segonzac joined forces with the Commanderie d'Angles, a small village nestled in a bend of the River Le Né. Angles lived in harmony with the river, whilst Salles, resembling a large village, centred its life around wine-growing.
Circuit de la Motte
1.24 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Ambleville (Charente)
The commune of Ambleville is crossed by the Collinaud, a stream tributary of the River Né, which includes wash-houses typically found in this area of Grande Champagne. During your walk you will have the chance to discover La Motte, a hamlet in this commune. Take the time to admire the rolling countryside and La Motte wash-house.
This walk can be enjoyed with all the family, because children will find it fun to cross the Collinaud by way of the stepping stones.
Interpretive trail at La Magdeleine
0.87 mi
+3 ft
-7 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine (Charente)
Discover the rich fauna and flora of the Né valley in this Natura 2000 classified area - a nature protected zone with many diverse and protected species and plants, such as the European Mink (a little known species near extinction) and wild orchids, as well as many other species naturally found in a preserved environment.
Côt Route
10.86 mi
+463 ft
-453 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Juillac-le-Coq (Charente)
Juillac-Le-Coq is crossed by the Mothe stream, a tributary of the Charente. The village has a population of around 667. Wine-growing is its main industry.
Saint-Maigrin Woods
6.61 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maigrin (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike through vineyards and woods. Pleasant in summer. A little damp in winter after the point (10) but passable.
Between Saint-Maigrin and Trotte-Dorne
7.08 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maigrin (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk through a fairly hilly and heavily wooded area. The route offers beautiful and varied scenery featuring vineyards, farmland, orchards and woodland. The route is only partially signposted, so you will need to be able to read the landscape and navigate effectively, taking the description below into account. The Visorando app on a smartphone may be useful.
Circuit des Trois Pierres
5.91 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Angeac-Champagne (Charente)
A lovely walk through the Charentais vineyards, passing beautiful buildings and around the village of Roissac.
Angeac- Champagne counts numerous prosperous-looking Charentais houses, witness to the wealth which lies in the local economy producing cognac, its principal occupation. The entrances to the estates are marked by a gate or porch way: there are at least 50. They are unique and typical of our local heritage. At Roissac village they embellish the main street.
Circular route around Lamérac
6.13 mi
+243 ft
-253 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lamérac (Charente)
A walk in Lamérac, suitable for everyone, passing through a variety of landscapes, including vineyards, walnut groves, woodland and fields.
Around Montchaude
6.00 mi
+371 ft
-354 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montchaude (Charente)
This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, with paths that are very passable in winter and shaded in summer. Discover the sites of Montchaude, the 16th-century castle, the church rebuilt between 1895 and 1898, the Chapel of Saint-Mathurin lost in the middle of the woods, and many viewpoints along the way.
A short route between Jonzac and the West Indies
1.80 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk to explore Jonzac. The route takes you through the Roquet plain along the River Seugne, then past some of the town’s sights, such as the medieval streets, the castle, the Church of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Protais, the market halls and, finally, the Ateliers de la Corderie, before returning to the car park near the secondary school.
East of Jonzac to the Montalin woods
5.51 mi
+266 ft
-259 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk to explore Jonzac and its surroundings. The route, starting from the Plaine du Roquet, takes in some of the town’s attractions, such as the medieval streets and the castle, before heading east to meander amongst vineyards and small woods. It then returns towards the Cluzelet windmill before descending towards Les Antilles and the Chez Bret watermill, and finally back to the car park near the secondary school.
Exploring the east of Jonzac
8.28 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk combining a brief glimpse of the centre of Jonzac and the surrounding countryside with a constant mix of vineyards and woodland. The route passes through the Parc de Loisirs des Antilles, offers a fine view of Jonzac Castle before heading up to the nearby hills and finishing by passing the Château de la Dîmerie. The route also features several stretches along the lovely River Seugne.
The car park and the Jonzac Thermal Baths are open from 6 am to 8 pm (only)