Péreuil walks

Between the windmills and the watermills of Péreuil

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Entre les moulins à vent et les moulins à Eaux de Péreuil

Departure from Péreuil (Charente)

A lovely route, which passes close to three old windmills and then descends to the banks of the Né and Arce rivers, where there are three watermills. The route then climbs back up through the vineyards before descending again to the banks of the Né. A hilly route with beautiful views.

From Étriac to the Mainfond hot air balloon site

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D'Étriac au site des montgolfières de Mainfond

Departure from Étriac (Charente)

This is a very beautiful hike with a few hills, and you will often see multicoloured hot air balloons decorating the sky and adding to the enjoyment of the hike.

Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac

Circuit des collines à Plassac-Rouffiac

Departure from Plassac-Rouffiac (Charente)

Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.

Six-Seven from Birac

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Six-Sept biracois

Departure from Birac (Charente)

A short walk through the Birac countryside and its small hamlets.

Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac

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Circuit des Meulières de Claix et des Chaumes du Vignac

Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)

The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.

The Pierre Levée path

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Le chemin de la Pierre Levée

Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)

The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.

The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf

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Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)

The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.

The Chemin du Champ de Mars in Bonneuil

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Le Chemin du Champ de Mars à Bonneuil

Departure from Bonneuil (Charente)

Much of this walk takes place in the forest, which is pleasant in summer. The rest of the route is through the vineyards, offering something for everyone.

Between beautiful mansions and the viaduct

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Entre belles demeures et viaduc

Departure from Mouthiers-sur-Boëme (Charente)

Beautiful mansions with gardens open to visitors. La Forge, the Moulin de Nanteuillet, and the very long Viaduc des Coutaubières, 303 m long with its 12 arches. The Moulin du Duc with its lodges.

Around Montchaude

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Departure from Montchaude (Charente)

This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, with paths that are very passable in winter and shaded in summer. Discover the sites of Montchaude, the 16th-century castle, the church rebuilt between 1895 and 1898, the Chapel of Saint-Mathurin lost in the middle of the woods, and many viewpoints along the way.

Interpretive trail at La Magdeleine

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Sentier d'interprétation de la Magdeleine

Departure from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine (Charente)

Discover the rich fauna and flora of the Né valley in this Natura 2000 classified area - a nature protected zone with many diverse and protected species and plants, such as the European Mink (a little known species near extinction) and wild orchids, as well as many other species naturally found in a preserved environment.

Route between Lin and Vigne

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Circuit entre Lin et Vigne

Departure from Lignières-Sonneville (Charente)

Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.

Route between flax and vineyards (short circular route)

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Departure from Lignières-Sonneville (Charente)

Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.

Vineyard path in Mosnac

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Chemin des vignes à Mosnac

Departure from Mosnac (Charente)

Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.

A short tour of Sireuil

Petit tour de Sireuil

Departure from Sireuil (Charente)

Discover the elegant town hall of Sireuil and its church, then enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Charente before heading up into the hills for an immersion in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.

Tour of the plateau via the hamlets

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Tour du plateau par les hameaux

Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)

Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.

Network of stones and vines

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Réseau de pierres et de vignes

Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)

Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.

Bouteville Vineyard Route

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Circuit des vignes à Bouteville

Departure from Bouteville (Charente)

A route that runs mostly through the vineyards, which are ubiquitous in the commune of Bouteville, situated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region of the Cognac region. Almost all the winegrowers in Bouteville are also ‘distillers’.

From the town centre to the Forêt des Moines in La Couronne

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Du centre ville à la Forêt des Moines à la Couronne

Departure from La Couronne (Charente)

This walk starts in the centre of La Couronne; you will pass the Town Hall, then Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, the renovation of which was completed in 2020. You will cross the courtyard and then the garden of Château de l’Oisellerie. After skirting the Bois de l’Oisellerie and crossing the Forêt des Moines, you will return to the town centre via the villages of Grand Maine and Les Barrets. The Lycée de l’Oisellerie prohibits anyone from crossing its grounds for safety reasons. From (5), continue on theGRP®

Circuit of Open-air Wash Houses and Water Sources

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Circuit des Fontaines et des Lavoirs à Saint-Preuil

Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)

This circuit gives you the chance to discover rural heritage (springs, water sources, open air wash houses); and at each place, a description of its history is displayed. The route also highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the 13th century (Eglise Saint-Prohet, the Place Jacquaire, the protestant stele, the Chateau de Segeville) plus the various hamlets in the locality, flora and fauna.

Route of Fountains and Washhouses – Purple-marked variant

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Circuit des fontaines et des lavoirs - Variante balisage Violet

Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)

This route allows you to discover the area’s small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Each water point features a historical and/or anecdotal description. The route also incorporates architectural and historical heritage (the 13th-century Saint-Projet Church, Place Jacquaire, Ségeville Castle and the scattered hamlets of the commune). Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife attractions.