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Leisurely walk between Exoudun and Bagnault
A peaceful walk between Exoudun and Bagnault, allowing you to discover two villages with a rich heritage, very pleasant and full of little surprises (wash houses, bread oven).
Around the Sèvre Niortaise between La Mothe-Saint-Héray and Bagnault
In this hedgerow-dotted countryside, at the heart of Protestant country, where water and stone alternate, the paths wind through contrasting landscapes steeped in history. This walk will allow you to discover wash-house fountains, a ‘donkey bridge’ (stone bridge), a dolmen and numerous examples of traditional built heritage, including farmhouses and the Château d’Exoudun.
Exoudun, Bagnault and Brieuil, a major centre of Protestantism in the Poitou region
A pleasant walk through a key centre of Protestantism, taking in the pretty village of Brieuil and the charming market town of Exoudun with its bubbling fountain. Varied landscapes in peaceful countryside, both along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise and on the surrounding plateau. Along the route, views of Brieuil Castle (private) and the Brieuil wash house.
West of Pamproux
A pleasant walk to explore the village of Pamproux and its points of interest, such as the Chabanne wash house and fountain, traditional buildings and Saint-Maixent Church. The route stretches along the Pamproux stream, towards its source (which varies with the seasons), offers beautiful scenery on the western side of the village, and allows you to discover a local curiosity, the Moulin de Pouillet.
From La Croisée de Furigny to the rivers of Salles
A pleasant and original walk around Salles. After passing through the countryside north of the village, this route allows you to explore the banks of the Pamproux along a very natural path via good grassy tracks not shown on the map. This route offers an insight into interesting built and natural heritage (wash houses, springs, old buildings, etc.).
Circular route from the Moulin de Grand Vault to the Gasse aux Grolles
A pleasant walk east of La Mothe-Saint-Héray to the vicinity of Bougon. Starting by following the Sèvre Niortaise for a while, the route climbs onto a plateau, winding its way through a rather idyllic valley. The route continues across the plateau, offering a route through the lowlands with varied landscapes.
La Dame de Chambrille walks in Savrelle
A very pleasant walk with plenty of shaded areas.
Discovering the heritage of Poitou between Chenay and Breuil
Two towns, Chenay and Brieuil, enjoyed their heyday in the Middle Ages: they retain a rich heritage from that period. This walk offers a glimpse of these two towns as well as the plateau through which the Sèvre Niortaise has carved its course.
La Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest
A very pleasant walk on good paths, mostly in the shade. Along the route, you’ll discover fountains, wash houses, ponds, the Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest, not to mention a wild stretch along the Grenats stream.
The six fountains of Savrelle
This hiking route in fairly hilly terrain allows you to discover the Cougnat fountain and wash house, family cemeteries, the Paradis fountain and wash house, remarkable "talles", the Perrière fountain and its pond, the Chagnasses woods, the Garennerie fountain and the Savrelle wash house fountain.
This hike highlights a geological fault that runs from Saint-Maixent to Lezay, separating the Mellois plateau from a collapse trench where the Sèvre Niortaise river flows.
From one spring to another between Lambon and Sèvre Niortaise
A pleasant hike on a plateau between Melle and Saint-Maixent, leading to the sources of the Lambon, one of the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route across varied terrain allows you to enjoy the green, calm and relaxing countryside and discover many examples of the ancient architectural heritage of Poitou-Charentes through a number of well-restored houses and wash houses such as those in Goux and Grandes Fontaines.
Hermitain Forest in La Couarde
A beautiful hike over varied terrain: the first part is in the gently rolling hills near La Couarde, followed by the second part through the Hermitain Forest.
This route offers a wealth of discoveries: the Patriarch (a remarkable oak tree), the Font Querré fountain (see the legend described in the "During the hike" section), and the Stèle du Parterre.
From the Hermitain Forest to Trémont, La Villédé and Vivier
A pleasant walk that begins in the Forêt de l'Hermitain, continues through the open countryside near Trémont after following the Chambrille stream, then across the plain near La Villédé and Vivier before returning to the Forêt de l'Hermitain via the Bois de la Gandissière.
Mont Alaric, Pallu and Ruisseau de Magnerolles starting from Nanteuil
Short hike south-east of Nanteuil to explore the countryside. Go around Mont Alaric, pass through the hamlet of Pallu, then cross the Ruisseau de Magnerolles valley after the Bois de Fayes. Return via the Grandes Maisons and the Dolmen la Pierre Levée.
The area around Brégion, starting from Sepvret
A pleasant walk starting from Sepvret, taking in the valleys of the Sèvre Niortaise and the Ruisseau de Fontblance. Along the route, you’ll come across several springs and fountains. You’ll come across the Logis de Foucault after walking alongside the Bois du Côteau. Finally, crossing the plateau after Faugerit offers a glimpse of the agricultural landscape of the Mellois plateau.
Hills and plains between Souvigné and Sèvre Niortaise
This walk between Souvigné and the Sèvre Niortaise valley offers a chance to discover varied landscapes of hillsides, woods and plains. The Bois des Challoteries is typical of the area’s lovely forests. Furthermore, the many villages and hamlets you pass through provide an opportunity to discover the traditional architecture of southern Deux-Sèvres
The hamlets of Souvigné
This short hike takes place in the commune of Souvigné, on paths and small country roads. You will pass through several hamlets, three wash houses and several Protestant cemeteries.
The Sèvre Niortaise in the Sepvret area
This pleasant hike starts in Sepvret and takes you through beautiful landscapes, the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise, wash houses, a small mill and the Bregion dovecote with 2,200 nesting boxes.
A long, wooded circular loop starting from Sepvret
A walk of no great difficulty, set in wooded countryside with a variety of paths and trails, and small roads offering beautiful scenery. Some sections may be a little muddy if the weather is too wet.
Huguenot Trails around the Lambon near Beaussais
The Lambon Valley is a magnet for visitors thanks to its terrain and scenery. The springs and wash houses in its villages punctuate this walk.
Family cemeteries will be visible during this walk, as well as boundary stones evoking the period of the ‘desert’ from 1685 to 1787. Similarly, umbrella pines serve as a welcoming symbol for Protestants.
The Puits d’Enfer in Exireuil
A short, hilly walk that’s very pleasant, especially in summer as the route is shaded.
Circular route of the Rabané and Renardière valleys
A peaceful hike in the countryside around Exiroise and Nanteuillaise. This circular hike, marked by the presence of several streams, takes you through villages, across a ford and past a 19th-century private cemetery.