Under the watchful eye of the lords of the manor - Blue Route -

After a beautiful walk through the countryside and its hamlets, the castles of Fieux and Argentine will bring the history and legends of the ancient commune of Argentine to life.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 100 m
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    Descent: - 100 m

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    Highest point: 161 m
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    Lowest point: 89 m

Description of the walk

(S/E) Starting from the Plateau d'Argentine, at the crossroads, head south along the Route des Carriers for 200 metres.

(1) Follow this small steep path to the right, which crosses the old Angoulême - Marmande railway line, and arrive at the old Seguignas wash house. Join the road junction on the left, parallel to the D12.

(2) Cross the D12 with caution and head opposite towards the hamlet of Seguignas, keeping to the left after the stone cross.

(3) Cross the hamlet and continue south on the small road to Lutardias.
(4) Turn right, then at the crossroads, continue straight on towards the hamlet of Lagland. Enter the magnificent undergrowth planted with oaks and pines. Bordered by dry stone walls, this north-facing forest path leads to the hamlet of Fieux.

(5) Cross the hamlet of Fieux.

(6) At the junction with the tarmac road, take the hairpin bend to the right and pass in front of the cross. Under the imaginary gaze of the former lord, the Baron de Feuillade, you will arrive at the Fieux wash house.

(7) Continue to the D12, turn left and carefully follow it for 100 m towards La Rochebeaucourt. Cross it and climb a steep path to the ruins of the former castle of Lord Galard de Béarn.

(8) The Church of Saint-Martin awaits you a little further on, as well as some cluzeaux (cave shelters dug into the ground or carved into a rock face).
Continue straight ahead on the path: you will discover crosses, a cistern, an altar and even sarcophagi, witnesses to the rich history of Argentine over several centuries, before returning to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 135 m - Argentine Plateau
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 119 m - Small path to the Seguignas fountain.
  3. 2 : km 0.57 - alt. 109 m - Crossing the D12
  4. 3 : km 1.07 - alt. 132 m - Hamlet of Seguignas
  5. 4 : km 2.04 - alt. 157 m - Hamlet of Lutardias
  6. 5 : km 4.34 - alt. 112 m - Fieux Castle
  7. 6 : km 4.66 - alt. 105 m - Les Fieux. Near the - Lizonne (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 5.17 - alt. 90 m - Fieux wash house
  9. 8 : km 5.44 - alt. 123 m - Ruins of Argentine Castle
  10. S/E : km 6.19 - alt. 135 m - Argentine Plateau

Notes

Stone tables and benches available on the Plateau d'Argentine for picnics.
Dry toilets available at the car park.
The route is marked with blue arrows and Gardiens du Patrimoine logos.

Worth a visit

Educational mushroom farm 300 m after your departure on the left before the D12.
Cluzeaux to visit next to Saint-Martin Church.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
matmarlulu
matmarlulu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route.

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FredoS
FredoS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family hike. Varied trails. Beautiful buildings to discover, especially at the end of the route.
Please note that between points 6 and 7, the GPS route is not reliable for finding the steep path; you need to continue for 50 metres before you find it.

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Gil2509
Gil2509

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A route with many roads that are certainly not heavily used by cars. At point 3, we were unable to cross the small Gros Chênes wood, as there were no signs, probably due to logging. At point 6, the sign was in a ditch, so we put it back in its place, but it would need to be fixed in place.

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Gil2509
Gil2509

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, well-marked and well-described short hike. Stop at the wash house in the hamlet of Fieux. The cluzeaux (stone huts) and St Martin's Church in Argentine are also worth visiting, if you haven't already done so on another hike.

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bernardyvesmartine
bernardyvesmartine
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

easy and well signposted

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