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Léoville walks
From valleys to hills near Léoville
A pleasant walk through valleys and hills, steeped in nature and history. This route also offers the chance to admire the beautiful estates and buildings of the Saintonge region, as well as a working mill where part of the mechanism is on display.
Fontaines d’Ozillac Castle and a variant of the GR®360
A lovely walk through the countryside near Fontaines-d’Ozillac. The route allows you to discover the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Saintonge, as well as the Seugne and the river linking it to the Pharaon, and also the magnificent Château des Fontaines.
La Comté to Fontaine d’Ozillac in the Seugne Valley
The beautiful church at Fontaines-d’Ozillac features a Romanesque façade to which a nave was added during the Renaissance; take a closer look at the corbels adorned with various figures. After two kilometres across open fields, wooded areas lead to a former nature trail showcasing different tree species. Benches have been set up in a clearing; you will then climb towards a farm before descending through the pastures and taking the path back, on which you will pass a small chapel.
The Pimparade Valley from Messac to Vibrac
A pleasant walk around the valley of the River La Pimparade. As you walk along both sides of this valley, you’ll discover a variety of landscapes combining vineyards, farmland, woodland and scattered settlements. Part of the route follows theGR®360–GRP® de Saintonge from the point (2) to the change of direction between the point (6) and the point (7).
The plain on the Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne side
A pleasant hike in the plains around the Seugne and Laurençanne rivers, starting from Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne. This route allows you to discover a variety of plains landscapes, as well as the foothills on which the village of Vibrac is built.
Around the Moulin de la Ramée and the Bois du Pinier
A beautiful hike to discover the countryside around Tugéras with its vineyards, woods and diverse crops. The route goes around the Bois du Pinier on a hill and offers beautiful landscapes before and after.
Saint-Maigrin Woods
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
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.
The mills at Meux in the Champagne region
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.
The Bois de Fenis from Villexavier
A pleasant hike around Villexavier through the vineyards and the Bois de Fenis. It is an opportunity to discover peaceful landscapes with varied colours throughout the year and beautiful examples of built heritage. The path on either side of the Maine River enhances the end of the route.
From Chez Fedon to La Guignerie from Coux
A pleasant hike in the countryside around Coux to discover this slightly hilly corner of Saintonge with its varied landscapes of vineyards, crops and woods. It is a very natural area despite the scattered hamlets. Beautiful examples of architectural heritage dot the route.
Vallet Circular Route
A pleasant walk starting from Vallet in the countryside to the west of the village. The route begins amongst vineyards and continues through the woods of Le Terrier Rouge and the moorland of Les Sauzes. Finally, a section of the route follows theGRP® de Saintonge through the Bois de la Borne. This makes for a very nature-oriented walk.
From Chez Désiré to Les Grands Pillets
A pleasant hike near Jonzac, in a fairly hilly area of Saintonge, around the river La Cendronne. This peaceful corner of the countryside combines large woods with varied crops and vineyards, offering beautiful landscapes. The route also provides an opportunity to discover some fine examples of architectural heritage.
Around Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and the River Maine
A pleasant hike between Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and Agudelle through varied landscapes of plains, forests and vineyards. Part of this hike follows theGRP®® de Saintonge.
Exploring the east of Jonzac
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)
East of Jonzac to the Montalin woods
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.
A short route between Jonzac and the West Indies
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.
Around Brie-sous-Archiac
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.
Circular route around Lamérac
A walk in Lamérac, suitable for everyone, passing through a variety of landscapes, including vineyards, walnut groves, woodland and fields.
From the wash houses to the distilleries of Chevanceaux
A few beautiful houses followed by two wash houses, woods, a goat farm and two distilleries.
Tour of Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole
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.
Walk around the lake from the car park at the village hall in Montendre
A lovely little walk of about 1 hour 45 minutes, allowing you to explore Lake Montendre with its beach, its water lilies in bloom in May and June, and the distinctive visitor centre of the Mysterra maze park, all set amidst the pine forest.