Explore Villeneuve-la-comtesse, Charente-Maritime

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. A forest course for trailers who want to work on their endurance. This course will allow you to do technical sessions such as Fartleck with feeling, blocks with threshold and many others! -> Trail Station marked course

Enjoy a walk at the edge of the forest of Chizé and discover the charming village of Beauvoir-sur-Niort.

Come and discover the incredible heritage of Usseau, Antigny and Olbreuse !

In 2019, Usseau joins with Priaires and Thorigny-sur-le-Mignon to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon and becomes its chief town.

Thanks to archaeological excavations, we find traces of occupation of the Rochénard site since the end of the 1st century and the beginning of the 2nd century AD. The 1978-79 excavations revealed a cemetery with burnt human and animal bones, fragments of ceramics and glass, as well as coins dating from the Roman period. You can find them at the Pierre-Henri Mitard cultural space in Usseau. Since 1287, the name of the commune has been in constant evolution but the toponymy is quite similar. The culture of the vine is the main activity of the commune in the XIXth century but the phylloxera puts an end to it. The inhabitants turned to livestock and cereal farming. In 1948, the commune was described as a "pilot" because it was a model for rural communes: electricity, running water, baths and showers, a rural home... -> Unmarked route

Espania, Hyspaniae, Espanes : The oldest names of Epannes, located on the ancient roads from Saintes to Angers and from Saintes to Poitiers, suggest that Spaniards are not strangers to its foundation. Perhaps Iberian legionnaires at the time of the Roman conquest of Gaul of which the village would have been an ancient military station? Have a good walk and don't forget that you are not alone on the paths you are going to take. We invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any rubbish behind, respect inhabited areas, stay on the paths, keep dogs on a lead. -> Unmarked itinerary

2 PR connected by a linear of 1.7 km along the canal of Mignon.

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. Without doubt a royal course for beginners and those who are looking for a place to recover actively This trail originates from a variety of strawberry that bears fruit for 40 days. These atypical strawberries were known at the court of the kings of France! Enjoy this trail in the peaceful territory of the Niort Marais Poitevin trail station! -> Trail Station marked out course

All the cycle routes in the Deux-Sèvres Marais Poitevin have the same markings. On these markers (wooden beams with a turquoise plate), are indicated the numbers of the circuits in black. Here, follow the Number 8. The circuits are marked out in both directions, there is no specific starting point, you can start your walk wherever you like. Be careful, the small paths can be used by motorized vehicles. Safety instructions - Wearing a helmet is highly recommended. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked paths. I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site.

Its name would be an alteration of forum (place of public meetings). In 1981, at Champ-Royal, excavations revealed the remains of an ancient vicus (small town) extending over three hectares with villas, baths, porticoes and forum. Mentioned for the first time in 1100, Fors is protected by its fortress, an advanced citadel of the castle of Niort erected by the Count of Poitou to delay the progression of attackers coming from the south. In 1494, the lord was Guy Poussard, a king's advisor, whose daughter Anne became the first mistress of the Count of Angouleme, the future Francis I, who would have built a manor house on the site of the castle. Part of the towers were used to build a town house in the 19th century. Today, only the ruins of the castle remain. -> Unmarked itinerary.

Located in the village of Vallans, at the entrance to the Marais Poitevin (14km from Niort), our gîte is an ideal base from which to explore this unique region and relax in a green setting. Renovated around the property's old bread oven, this accommodation has retained its character. It comprises a large living room (30m²) with fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms (Bedroom 1: 1 double bed (140cm); Bedroom 2: 2 single beds (90cm) or 1 double bed (180cm)), 2 bathrooms, 2 WCs, 1 private terrace. Take advantage of our large park and swimming pool. Boats and bicycles available. No smoking. Perfect for a family of 4 or 2 couples. Independent house located at the same address as the owners' house (9000m² grounds), which also offers bed & breakfast, but opens onto a private terrace and garden area.

5 spacious guest rooms in a fifteenth century character of the house, in the Marais Poitevin. And quiet environment, floral and relaxing. Fireplace and stone arch are the everyday decor hearty breakfasts regional produce compounds. Highway 10, exit 33 at 5 min. Niort 15 min. La Rochelle 35 min., Futuroscope 45 min.

West Appart'Hôtel offers, in short or long stay, 2 types of rental all comforts, from 1 to 6 pers. well isolated/ 3 keys Clévacances. About 1h from Puy du Fou, Futuroscope; close to Marais Poitevin, 5mn from Niort and 30mn from La Rochelle. Weekly rental: studio 25 m2 (1-2 pers., 1 double bed) from 50 €/night or apartment 50 m2 (4-6 pers., 2 separate bedrooms + 1 large living room with sofa bed) from 85 €/night. Monthly rental: preferential and degressive rate according to the duration of the stay (contact us). Our rentals have a separate bathroom and toilet; a fully equipped kitchenette, an office area and a flat screen (+ 1 TV in each apartment room). Bed linen and towels provided, beds made on arrival. Entry by digicode. Video surveillance. Free Wifi. Free private parking. Common garden and terrace.

Pied à terre in Aiffres for those who love nature, quiet, near the Marais Poitevin classified "Grand Site of France", 2 km from Niort and 60 km from La Rochelle. Walking / cycling, fishing. Local stores. Cottage of 100 m2 comfortable single storey for 4-6 people. Living room with antique furniture, living room with sofa and leather armchair, fitted kitchen, shower room, WC, 3 bedrooms (bed of 140, dressing). LCD television with DVD / CD player, Wifi access. Sheets, linens and towels provided. Baby equipment on request. Garden of pleasure of 600 m2, terrace with living room of garden and barbecue. Electricity (except from Sep to June), heating and water included, tourist taxes not included. Our friends the animals must abstain. Activities: historical center and museums of Niort, Marais Poitevin, forest and Zoodysée of Chizé, Puy du Fou, Futuroscope, La Rochelle.

2 Star recently renovated Hotel for business trips or holidays. Air conditioning. Between Niort and the ‘Venise Verte’. Parking. Sauna. Terrace. Swimming pool. Bar. Lounge. Wi-Fi. Receptionist 24/7.

Kayakomat offers access to kayaks through self-service rental stations. Book online, get your code, pick up and return your equipment on your own! Reservations 24/7 - Full equipment included (paddle, vest...) Discover the biefs and conches of the Marais Poitevin at your own pace, just outside Niort, with Kayakomat Bessines In each kayak you'll find a booklet with different routes - Free sailing possible outside signposted routes ? Free parking nearby ? Access to the water less than 10 meters from the station ?

Our campsite is situated on the border of the Marais Poitevin, between Niort and Coulon. Walking, cycling, canoeing and fishing nearby. 57 spacious and shaded pitches (electricity outlets of 10 Amps). On the banks of the “Sèvre Niortaise” and close to the public swimming pool (free access for guests). Drainage system for motorhomes. Modern and heated sanitary block. Rubbish and recycling area. Volleyball, table-tennis, playground, common room, shops and ice cream stalls. Free Wi-Fi. Shops and restaurants in the town centre (600m). Site closed at night. Restricted access from 08:00 to 23:00. Now available: motorhome rental.

For your bike rides in the heart of the Poitevin Marais, La Garette is the ideal starting point. Numerous marked circuits are available to you to discover the different villages such as Le Vanneau, Saint-Georges-de-rex, Coulon, Arçais... We can offer you a picnic area accessible by bike, as well as various formulas. Open in winter upon reservation. Rental of classic bikes, electric bikes and trailers with or without bicycles.

Embark in the heart of the village-rue de La Garette for a traditional boat ride with or without a guide. Walk this maze of water paths that contains exceptional fauna and flora. Immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere for an unforgettable moment of relaxation. For any boat trip, a picnic area is reserved for you. To facilitate the organization of your stay, various formulas are at your disposal: the Venice Green Evasion day (39 €/pers.), the formula Le Chantilly (27 €/pers based on 4 pers.), the day carriage (45 €/pers.) and the formula bicycle-barque (18 €/pers.). Another way to discover the marsh: the canoe. Our boutique of regional products offers all the local specialties. Home group contact us. Label "Quality Tourism" and "Home Bike".

Discover our bike rental stores in La Repentie (Embarcadère Cardinaud) and Coulon (quai Louis Tardy), at the foot of the cycle paths and right in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. Our electrically-assisted bikes (beach cruiser, fat bike, passenger...), each more original than the last, will be your allies in creating memories for your visit to the Marais Poitevin!

The village appears situated on a height with its bell tower emerging from a bouquet of greenery. Its name would derive from the pulleys with lever called storks, whose wells of the country were once equipped. The parish, mentioned in 1100, was created during the clearing of the Chizé forest. Franchises were granted by the Earl of Poitiers in order to attract new inhabitants. Placed on the royal roads, it is in the 16th century. a place of passage of Protestant or Catholic troops. Before phylloxera, most of the commune is covered with vines producing a white wine from which a brandy as good as that of Cognac is taken. In 2018, it merged with Prissé-la-Charrière, Belleville and Boisserolles to form the new commune of Plaine d'Argenson and became a delegated commune. To see: old house of St-Etienne, church of St-Etienne, cross hosannière.

This former seigneurial estate was once called St-Martin-d'Augé. It included a priory close to the forest of Chizé. Where does this name come from? In the fourth century, Martin, then abbot of Ligugé, going from Availles-s.-Chizé to Mauzé-s.-le-Mignon, stopped there to evangelize the population. In 1804, the prefect Dupin wrote that "the wines, which constitute the most important income of the commune, are good, especially the whites. It is made an excellent brandy that is very close to that of Cognac". In 1928, the village takes the name of Boisserolles, located 1 km from Augé, mentioned in the 13th century. and where the town hall is located. In 2018, it merged with Prissé-la-Charrière, Belleville and St-Etienne-la-Cigogne to form the new commune of Plaine d'Argenson. What to see: former priory of St-Martin, fountain of Augé, monumental cross in homage to the combatants...

The village, watered by the Mignon, is quoted for the first time in 1183. First in the hands of Aliénor d'Aquitaine, the seigneury became in 1346 the domain of the Comte d'Eu and Guines, connetable of France. Decapitated in 1350, her property was confiscated for the benefit of the Crown and later attributed to Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Charles VI. Then Charles VII gave it to Christin of Chambers, captain of his Scottish guard. In the middle of the 18th century, the parish was partly covered with communal wood. Sheep and a few oxen were raised there, and the vines were cultivated there until the phylloxera invasion in 1880. After the disappearance of Prissé-le-Grand, Belleville inherited the hamlet of Ayguis in 1888. In 2018, it merged with Prissé-la-Charrière, St-Etienne-la-Cigogne and Boisserolles to form the new commune of Plaine d'Argenson and become a delegated commune.

Built in 1100, Prissé was divided into two communes in 1790: Prissé-le-Petit and Prissé-le-Grand. The latter was then divided among several villages at the end of the 19th century, while Prissé-le-Petit, once again Prissé, merged with La Charrière in 1972. The Charrière, mentioned in 1243, is cosy sitting in a small valley and crossed by the Alleuds and Puits-Neuf streams. Before 1880, it was mainly planted with vineyards producing a wine of the same quality as that of La Foye-Monjault. In 2018, Prissé-la-Charrière joined forces with Belleville, St-Etienne-la-Cigogne and Boisserolles to form the new town of Plaine d'Argenson and become its capital. To see: tumulus of Péré (neolithic necropolis), church of St-André, castle of Péré (two plane trees classified "remarkable trees"), park of La Charrière, Feast of plants and garden at the castle of Péré.

The Grand Bousseau in Prissé-la-Charrière (chief town of the new commune of the Plaine d'Argenson), located in the locality of La Charrière, the Grand Bousseau forest, Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS), is a relic of the forest massif of Argenson where beech wood is produced.

Located near the old mill, the former farm appears on the Napoleonic cadastre of 1819. Its main building is composed of two levels of elevation to the south corresponding to the living rooms; one to the north for the cellar and the barn. Its south façade has bolt holes with a flight stone, which testify to the presence of a dovecote. Inside, two fireplaces and a "kitchen garden" have been preserved. Opposite, the outbuildings (animal shelter and bakehouse), of more recent construction, delimit the courtyard.

The smallest municipality of Niort Agglo is named to distinguish it from that of Thorigné, close to Celles-s. -Belle. In the Middle Ages, the seigneury depended on the election of St-Jean-d'Angély, on the generality of La Rochelle and on the seigneury of Frontenay, hence a triple affiliation with the provinces of Saintonge, Aunis and Poitou, which led to complications. In 2019, the village merges with Usseau and Priaires to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon and becomes a delegated commune whose chief town is Usseau. Thorigny’s heart is in the church of Notre-Dame and, with the smallest number of inhabitants, forms a large family. With a focus on agriculture and livestock, the village organizes farmers' markets every summer and its country festival on the last weekend of August. Also worth seeing: Giraud farm (gite), former water mill of the 18th century. and wood of Beaulieu.

The church was built in 1041 by the abbey of Saint-Maixent. In the 14th century, a fee of three gold florins was paid to the bishop of Saintes. A national asset during the Revolution, the sanctuary was demolished by its purchaser and the parish was attached to that of Belleville. A subscription launched by the inhabitants and a subsidy from the State led in 1829 to the blessing of the new church by the dean of Beauvoir-sur-Niort. In 1851, the parish priest was installed after the purchase of a presbytery. Since 1908, the parish has depended on Saint-Etienne-la-Cigogne. Two Franco-Polish volunteer youth work camps have created a fresco and three stained glass windows for the building, as well as the openwork gateway to the cemetery depicting a rising sun (a reference to the sunflower, called the sun, which adorns the street signs and echoes the sunflower in the church fresco).

The absence of decoration on the facades and the simple frames reflect a modest habitat turned towards agriculture. In 2019, the village merged with Usseau and Priaires to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon and became a delegated commune with Usseau as its chief town. Thorigny has the Notre-Dame church at its heart and, with the smallest number of inhabitants, forms a large family. The village is a farming and stockbreeding centre, and every summer it organises farmers' markets in its park, as well as its traditional country fair on the last weekend in August. It is also the starting point for four hiking and mountain bike trails.

Open all year round, Monday to Friday for lunch and Friday evening. Saturday noon, June to September. Evenings and Sundays upon reservation for groups.

Bakery pastry snacking. Giant brioche speciality.

Gastronomic restaurant at the Château du Domaine du Griffier. Inventive "homemade" cuisine of extreme quality between land and sea. A decoration between tradition and modernity. Think of the terrace on sunny days: the view of the castle is sumptuous. Catering activity for your receptions or weddings at Domaine du Griffier.

Street Food

Welcome to Le Fusionnel restaurant. Our cuisine is family-style and traditional. It's inspired by simple moments of sharing and indulgence. From Monday to Friday, we offer lunchtime menus: - Starter + Main Course + Dessert at 18.00 ? - Starter + Main Course or Main Course + Dessert at 16.00 ? - Main course at 12.00 ? For takeaway catering and events, please contact us by phone on 05 49 04 64 63

18th century house in a classified park of 3 hectares. Seminar, pool, tennis court, guest rooms. Traditional catering, fresh seasonal produce. Open all year from Tuesday to Saturday.

South of Niort, the Gîte bien-être des Gîtes de la Fricaudière is an old building where stone and wood have been preserved and embellished - earning it the theme of Gîte de Charme des Gîtes de France. It takes its name from the bright space where you can relax in the jacuzzi and sauna. With your family or friends, you have 3 bedrooms, each with its own private shower room/toilet, including one for 4 people. You will find yourself in the huge living room (75 m2), equipped with a "top of the range" kitchen (American fridge, Lacanche hob, dishwasher, 2 ovens, granite worktop, etc.), 2 large dining tables and a lounge area with video projector/big screen and home cinema. In good weather, enjoy the swimming pool and its wooden terrace, deckchairs, garden furniture and plancha, all for you!

Welcome to Papi's Hangar, a place to rest, share, reunite and PLAY. We offer a wide range of games, a games room and beautiful spaces for you to get together and share good times. Take advantage of the outdoor heated swimming pool, petanque court, wooden games and covered dining area. To discover - Our 5-hectare Chizé Forest, for cycling, walking, horse riding... - Zoodyséé, 10 minutes away, with its night-time Terra aventura, - The Marais Poitevin, 15 minutes away, for walking, boating, canoeing, cycling... - Le Puy du fou 1h30 away, - Futuroscope 1h30 away, - Our beautiful coastal beaches (La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Ile D'Oléron, Châtelaillon, Royan ... and many other discoveries in our beautiful region) Capacity: 14 passengers max (can be combined with Granny's hangar) We look forward to meeting you

Welcome to Le hangar de Mamie, a peaceful cottage for a relaxing stay. Here, 4 travelers can stay in a wood-panelled Queen-size bedroom (180) and a colorful perched mezzanine. All this in a fully-equipped accommodation designed to make you feel right at home. We accept pets, who like you, will be able to enjoy our enclosed garden and many walking paths. To discover - Our 5-hectare Forêt de Chizé, for cycling, walking and horse riding... - Zoodyséé 10 minutes away, with its night-time Terra aventura, - The Marais Poitevin, 15 minutes away, for walking, boating, canoeing, cycling... - Le Puy du fou 1h30 away, - Futuroscope 1h30 away, - Our beautiful coastal beaches (La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Ile D'Oléron, Châtelaillon, Royan ... and many other discoveries in our beautiful region) Looking forward to meeting you

Recharge your batteries in this charming 240m² gîte for 10 to 12 people, in the heart of nature. The peacefulness of the setting and the various services offered by this gîte will give you a real moment of relaxation. Ideally located, discover the charms of our region. Equipped with underfloor heating, this house comprises 4 bedrooms with 4 private bathrooms (with WC), a fully-equipped kitchen, a large dining room and a living room. A small stone outbuilding in the garden completes the gîte with a 5th bedroom, bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. The gîte also boasts a private spa overlooking the garden, a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool. The gîte de Saint Florent is also available for corporate seminars and special events. For further information, please contact us.

Holidaymakers, travelers or professionals, welcome to the "D'une Rive à l'Autre" gite. Between the countryside and the forest of Chizé, I welcome you with conviviality in a place favourable to resourcefulness and sharing; an old renovated stone farmhouse, in the heart of a rural hamlet at 5 minutes from the amenities. The gite is decorated with works of art from creators who have come across it over the years. Ideally located in the south of the Deux-Sèvres, you can discover, at your own pace, the region rich in natural sites, heritage, gastronomy with many possible tourist and leisure activities. There is really something for everyone! On foot, on horseback, by bike, in a boat or why not on a donkey? With family, friends, couples or individuals, you can appreciate the atmosphere of this place where calm and simplicity reign, to stay, take a break or stop over.