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Lambon (rivière) à finaliser walks
On either side of the Lambon, passing through Pied l'Ouaille
A pleasant hike on either side of the Lambon at the gateway to Niort in a little-known, peaceful countryside with varied landscapes. This route also allows you to discover a high-quality ancient built heritage with beautiful properties, a dovecote, etc.
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.
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.
From Lambon to Pié Foulard and the Château de la Lussaudière
A pleasant walk starting from the Plan d’Eau du Lambon which, after a steep climb towards Gliére, reveals the bocage of this farming area. This route also allows you to discover the local heritage through the Couvent de Pié Foulard, the châteaux of Lussaudière and La Bessière, and traditional houses. The undulating landscape is very pleasant and offers a sense of peaceful tranquillity. This hike through Protestant country follows numerous paths and tracks between characteristic embankments.
Between Prailles and Lambon
A walk through varied terrain on the plateau between the village of Prailles and Lake Lambon. This route allows you to discover the diversity of the wooded countryside to the north-west of Lake Lambon.
Saute Lambon from Pied l’Ouaille to Monteuil
A short, moderately challenging walk which crosses the Lambon valley twice and offers a chance to discover varied landscapes of farmland, woodland and lush greenery at the bottom of the valley. It is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the Protestants in southern Poitou through the figure of Jean Migault.
In and around the Fosse aux Lions
A pleasant walk through Protestant country, rich in history, combining paths through sunken lanes, open fields and woods within easy reach of La Couarde. This bocage landscape offers a lovely variety of scenery.
The source of the Lambon and the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise from Sepvret
A very pleasant walk of around 2½ hours over varied terrain, with no difficulty.
The tarmac sections on very narrow roads, which may sometimes seem a little long, do not spoil this route.
There are numerous springs and wash-house fountains along the route.
In early December, as well as the visual delight, what a pleasure it was underfoot to walk on a thick carpet of fallen leaves as soon as we entered the woodland.
That day we also spotted nine partridges, five roe deer and three does.
From La Couarde to Moulin de Faugeré
A short walk through Protestant-influenced countryside around La Couarde. It is of interest both for its landscapes and natural heritage (including the Moulin de Faugeré) and for its architectural heritage (family cemeteries, lands belonging to the Assemblées au Désert, etc.).
La Mare à Migault and the narrow lanes starting from Chavagné
This walk takes you through the villages of La Crèche and Vouillé. You’ll follow dirt tracks and small roads, most of which are shaded. The walk passes through the village of Villeneuve. Near Bimard (in the village of Vouillé), you might spot a herd of Angora goats (at La Ferme de l’Accroche Cœur).