"Terres Romanaises" initiative

Heading for Romans (79). They say walking is the fountain of youth in Deux-Sèvres... Is this legend true? For this local outing, the ice axes and oxygen masks have been put away: we’ve focused on enjoyment, the great outdoors and a route accessible to all. Starting from the school car park, Romans Town Hall, Rue du Prieuré, let’s start with the vast and peaceful Maupré plain. We’ll skirt respectfully around the Logis de Vieux Romans. A quiet passage, almost on tiptoe, so as not to disturb the (benevolent!) ghosts of the past. Head towards La Garde and La Guittonnerie via the grassy service paths, perfect for unwinding without tiring yourself out. A bucolic detour along the Chemin de la Mare, a crossing of the Plaine de La Règle, before returning to the heart of Romans via Rue de la Garenne. A circular route that's ideal for those who love history as much as they love the great outdoors, without ending the day completely knackered.

Details

92856092
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 31 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 132 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 87 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Parking is available in the car park at Romans Town Hall.

(S/E) Walk past the town hall on your right, turn right onto Rue du Prieuré, then straight ahead onto Rue Émile Aumonier, and again straight ahead onto Rue du Stade. At the end, turn left and walk past the cemetery.

(1) Cross Rue Émile Aumonier and take the grassy path to the Maupré plain.

(2) Turn left onto a farm track. (Champ Roy)

(3) Turn right onto thefirst grassy path, a farm track, towards Route du Pin Parasol, and follow it straight ahead.

(4) Go round the Logis de Vieux Romans on the right. Take the Route d'Aiript on the left, until the next junction. Turn left onto the D124, towards Romans.

(5) Turn right towards La Guigneraye; after 400 m, turn left onto the Route du Lineau. Arrive at La Garde.

(6) At the junction, turn right onto Chemin de la Garenne and, after 100 m, turn left onto Chemin de Noyers. Continue along Chemin du Trail to the right; carry on for 130 m and turn left onto Chemin de la Caché. Join Chemin de la Guitonnerie, towards La Règle.

(7) Follow it to the right until you reach Route de l'Hermitain, then turn left onto it.

(8) At the junction with Rue de Romefort, turn left onto Chemin de la Mare and Plaine de la Règle to return to Chemin de la Guitonnerie.

(7) Continue straight on towards Romans; cross the Route de Saint-Maixent D124 with care. Take the path opposite, which goes round the houses on the right. At the junction, go straight ahead onto the Route de Grands Champs, then turn right onto the Route du Prieuré. At the Church of Saint-Symphorien, turn right towards the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 116 m - Town Hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.64 - alt. 105 m - Cross Rue Émile Aumonier
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 87 m - To the left (Champ Roy)
  4. 3 : km 1.41 - alt. 93 m - Turn right towards Route du Pin Parasol
  5. 4 : km 2.02 - alt. 103 m - Logis du vieux Romans
  6. 5 : km 3.35 - alt. 115 m - On the right: La Guigneraye
  7. 6 : km 4.2 - alt. 124 m - La Garde
  8. 7 : km 4.86 - alt. 127 m - La Guittonnerie. Junction forming a circular loop towards La Règle
  9. 8 : km 5.37 - alt. 130 m - La Règle. Chemin de la Mare
  10. S/E : km 7.32 - alt. 115 m - Town Hall car park

Reviews and comments

3.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3 / 5
Yves Jacquot
Yves Jacquot
• Edited:

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It would be a good idea to include a stop at the Château "LE PUY DE MIAURAY" on this route – it is home to a retired general... Out of courtesy, please ask permission to pass by the château at the farmhouse located near it, which serves as the caretaker’s residence......Yves Jacquot

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.