Between Vienne and Clain in Cenon

Start from the car park on Rue d’Alsace, next to the stadium.

Yellow signposting

(S/E) Opposite the walking sign, turn left (south) onto the path leading to the mini-marina. After about 200 m, turn left towards a playground and picnic tables. Continue towards the mini-port building, then turn left into the tree-lined path overlooking the River Vienne towards the Grand’Maison. Reach the ‘île engloutie’ sign and enjoy the lovely view of the river.

(1) Continue along the banks of the Vienne as far as the Eiffel-style bridge. Cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along a tree-lined path. Walk past the old harbour and the legendary Saint-Pissou spring. Leave the river behind and follow Rue d’Artois to the church.

(2) At the corner by the church, turn right onto Rue de Flandres. Walk alongside the garden of a beautiful house to reach Parc de Forclan. Enter the park and follow the path running alongside the Vienne to the confluence of the Clain and the Vienne.

(3) Turn left and walk alongside the Clain. Then veer left, moving away from the river, turn left again and follow the path to the park’s car park.

(4) Follow a tarmac road to the right. At the Stop sign, turn left onto Rue de Bretagne. Near the church, turn right onto Rue de Provence. Go round the roundabout on the left (flowerbeds), cross Rue du Berry carefully and turn onto Rue d’Alsace. Go straight on, past the stadium, until you reach the stadium car park (S/E).

Shops, bars and restaurants in Cenon-sur-Vienne.

Picnic tables and toilets along the route.

Mini-marina for electric boats