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Faye-la-Vineuse walks
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.
Poulesse Castle and the Bois de Faye
A short walk to discover a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and a Romanesque-style collegiate church. The route follows field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Belle Indienne Circular Loop
Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Passing through Gué aux Moines
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
Sérigny circular
An easy walk, mainly through cultivated fields, with beautiful farmhouses dotted here and there.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
In the footsteps of Cardinal Richelieu
The town and the Château de Richelieu were built on the famous cardinal’s family estate. All that remains of the château is a wooded park and a few outbuildings. The town, on the other hand, has retained the architectural style of the first half of the 17th century. This walk through the town and the park offers the chance to discover this rich heritage.
The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine
A short hike mainly through fields, discovering a beautiful Romanesque church (later remodelled) and a beautiful Renaissance castle. There are a few views of the countryside.
The Bois de Saint-Gilles
A short, predominantly woodland walk, peaceful and in cool shade.
(Warning) Do not undertake this walk until further notice. A path closure was reported in August 2020.
Nature and views starting from Orches
With its many panoramic views of the villages, the pretty surrounding hamlets and its paths that are by turns wooded and undulating, this route certainly lives up to its name.
Le Caillou de Saint-Martin
A short walk along field paths, forest trails and small roads, taking in a Neolithic polishing stone, a few cave dwellings and a beautiful church.
This hike partly follows a route designed and marked out by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Short circular loop around Chaveignes
A short walk, through fields and in the shade of poplars, discovering gentle landscapes and some lovely heritage buildings.
Berthegon Forest Circular Loop
A mainly woodland walk, offering the benefit of shade from a variety of trees. It largely follows the "Sentier des Sables et des Terres Blanches", designed and signposted by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
Berthegon circular countryside loop
A walk mainly through fields, offering sweeping views of the countryside. There is no shortage of heritage sites, including a church, a manor house and some beautiful houses.
A circular loop through the Richelais vineyards
A stone’s throw from the Cité du Cardinal, a short walk through the Richelais vineyards. The walk offers a varied route through the vineyards, through the woods or across the fields.
Short circular loop around Luzé
A short walk that climbs from the village of Luzé, offering sweeping views. In terms of heritage, the church of Luzé and a few beautiful old farmhouses are well worth a visit.
Bois-Aubry Abbey
A route through fields and woods to discover a superb Romanesque abbey situated in a secluded and peaceful setting. A visit to the ruins of this abbey can be combined with a tribute to the American actor Yul Brynner, who is buried there.