Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil walks

Discover the Charente valley through its castles, churches, bridges, mills, roads and fountains, guided by the sound of flowing water.

A nature walk with no particular difficulty, suitable for families.

A very easy walk; we are in Poitou-Charentes, on flat terrain.

A very relaxing walk along an old railway platform, returning via a mule track. The small 12th-century church in Saint-Gervais is exceptionally well preserved.

A pleasant walk alternating between riverbanks, shaded paths and open trails.

Ce parcours, prochainement agrémenté de questions numériques, permet de découvrir en 1h30 maximum la commune Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec, la plus petite de Charente par sa population (36 habitants).

The smallest commune in Charente in terms of population, Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec offers a preserved and diverse setting of typical Charente landscapes: meadows, woods and valleys.

An easy route over almost flat terrain along grassy paths lined with hedges. The scenery is very varied and mostly away from built-up areas, making for a very pleasant walk.

A gently undulating and pleasant route along which you will discover the Saint-Roch Fountain and the Ruisseau la Sonnette. The route is mainly open with a few sections through woodland.

A short half-day walk along the Clouère. This walk follows sections of two other local walks: “From La Motte to Machecou” and “The Effarvate Trail”.

An easy walk with little elevation gain, clear paths and varied landscapes ranging from heathland and woodland to open plains.

A pleasant walk on both sides of the Clouère, offering the chance to explore the Thorus plateau and the Arlait dolmen, to visit the Camp Alaric caves and Baptresse with its rich heritage, and to finish at the magnificent historic town of Château-Larcher. In particular, see its Lantern of the Dead, a former priory, its church (the former castle chapel), a manor house, etc.

Circular north of Vivonne around the Clain river, with beautiful scenery.

Circular walk in Marigny-Chemereau offering some beautiful views around the Vonne and its valley.

A beautiful walk in the Bois de la Bachellerie. These areas are relatively far from any houses and are home to a fairly large amount of wildlife. You can walk at a leisurely pace, as some parts of the trails are well cleared.

If you want to walk in a place away from prying eyes and crowds, this walk is for you. Enjoy the green paths and undergrowth as you stroll in peace. You will alternate between shaded and sunny sections.

A new route to enjoy the flora and fauna up close. Around 8 km to cover, mainly under the canopy of trees on paths off the beaten track.

A walk along dirt tracks and forest paths in the Bois de la Bachellerie. An ideal walk in hot weather as it takes place mainly in the undergrowth. Fans of nude hiking will be in their element.

Short walk in the Boixe forest. After a glimpse of the village and its castle, you will walk along a hunting ground with its refuge... Then you will venture into the Boixe Forest, following grassy paths, one of which has been turned into a botanical trail... Near the Pierre du Sacrifice site, you can visit the well-restored Tumulus...

Mostly a forest walk, with a visit to the town centre of Lusignan.

A pleasant walk through a key centre of Protestantism, taking in the pretty village of Brieuil and the charming market town of Exoudun with its bubbling fountain. Varied landscapes in peaceful countryside, both along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise and on the surrounding plateau. Along the route, views of Brieuil Castle (private) and the Brieuil wash house.

A peaceful walk between Exoudun and Bagnault, allowing you to discover two villages with a rich heritage, very pleasant and full of little surprises (wash houses, bread oven).

A pleasant walk to explore the village of Pamproux and its points of interest, such as the Chabanne wash house and fountain, traditional buildings and Saint-Maixent Church. The route stretches along the Pamproux stream, towards its source (which varies with the seasons), offers beautiful scenery on the western side of the village, and allows you to discover a local curiosity, the Moulin de Pouillet.