Discover Saint-martin-de-sanzay and surroundings

Follow the purple arrows and discover the vineyards and villages between the Thouet and Argenton rivers!

Discover the small villages Thouarsais between plain and hills and stop your eyes on the town of Tourtenay, unique village of Deux-Sèvres showing a troglodyte habitat!

This path will allow you to appreciate the remarkable troglodytic heritage of the picturesque villages where the troglos were dug in the local blacnhe stone, the tuffeau. It will lead you to the heart of the vineyards, where famous grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc or Pinot Blanc de Loire are grown.

A short, signposted route through the Poitou vineyards at the gateway to Anjou. Within a small area, the historic and built heritage is incomparably rich: picturesque villages, troglodytic sites, mills, dolmens, wash-houses and dovecotes form an uninterrupted string of secret nuggets.

This itinerary passes by the "Reine Blanche" bridge, named in homage to the passage of Queen Blanche of Castille in the 12th century. Cross the narrow streets dug in the tufa stone, the vineyards, discover the troglodyte dwellings, castles and chapels and finally come to admire the unique canal of the Dive in Poitou.

On the borders of Poitou and Anjou, Saix offers visitors its Poitevin hamlet, marked by the memory of Sainte-Radegonde. This path allows views on castles or wine estates, with beautiful panoramas on the North of Poitou where the vine and the tuffeau are married.

At the exit of the village of Saix, the path introduces you little by little in a forest environment. Come and live a pleasant moment in contact with these majestic trees. The views follow one another: dovecotes, vineyards or the chapel in memory of Sainte-Radegonde. Beautiful discoveries in perspective.

This circuit will make you see several dolmens, a "mound" where large slabs were collected by our ancestors of the Neolithic, a hike that alternates between fields and undergrowth that crosses pretty villages.

Discover the landscape Thouarsais through this bike loop between Dive and Thouet. Throughout the walk, you can admire the abbey church of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes, the castle of Oiron, the dolmens of Taizé and much more ... are you ready? Follow then from Ligaine, the wooden terminals with a bicycle and green directional arrows. Without indications, continue your way. Good walk between Dive and Thouet!

At the gates of the Bocage, in the heart of the countryside, let yourself be guided by the natural heritage Thouarsais from Adillons Vacances (swimming, fishing ...). Between sensitive natural areas and unusual industrial heritage, enjoy a moment of tranquility.

Cottage located in the countryside comfortable.

The village of 15 houses (which one accessible to persons with reduced mobility) is located near a recreation area: Lake of 10 ha (No Swimming), picnic areas, sports ground, mini golf course sports, bike paths, tennis court, playground, table tennis. Possibility to rent sheets and linens (9 € per week per bed). The site is labeled "Home Bike" in Thouet Valley. Groups welcome.

Situated in an exceptional green setting, close to the Thouarsais vineyards and on the course of the VéloFrancette®, the village of La Ballastière has 15 gîtes (one of which is accessible to people with reduced mobility) attached to each other and on the same level. Each lodging is composed of a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, a bedroom with a double bed and a second bedroom with 3 single beds, a shower room and toilet. On sunny days, take advantage of the terrace with its garden furniture and barbecue. Reversible air conditioning. The lovers of fishing will be filled (fishing in river or in a pond of 10 ha). Sporting course. Children's playgrounds. The site is labelled "Accueil vélo" in the Thouet Valley.

Located on the first floor of a 19th-century bourgeois house, this guest room offers 33m² of relaxation space, including a private entrance, a shower room and WC accessible to people with reduced mobility. In fine weather, you can enjoy the hectare of landscaped garden. A fridge and dining area are also available. A cot is available for children up to 3 years. Bicycles and cars can be parked in the courtyard. SERVICES PLUS: wellness stay with massage or reflexology sessions (on reservation)

Listed as a Historic Monument, the church of Saint-Martin de Sanzay had eight centuries of construction between the twelfth and nineteenth century. This long construction has given it a Romanesque Touraine style.

This bridge was built in the thirteenth century to span the Thouet. His crossing was subjected to a "tithe" tax in kind (wheat, rye ...) paid by farmers. Partially destroyed by German troops in August 1944, it was rebuilt in 1966, when the construction of a stronger and wider bridge was made close to the old, to meet a passing vehicle more greater. Today, the arches of the old bridge are now visible through regular maintenance of land nearby. Characteristic of the territory, it is the largest medieval bridge kept Thouarsais. Included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 1943.

Anjou AOC wines - dry Saumur wine - Crémant de Loire. A collective of independent French winegrowers.

AOC Anjou (Red, White, Rosé de Loire, Cabernet) and Saumur (gross Traditional method or semi-dry). Melons Haut Poitou (PGI). Home appointment outside the summer period.

Fishing, tennis, village cottages (labellized Gites de France 2 ears), playground and picnic, mini golf, fitness trail, service area and parking for camper. Multisports ground. No swimming. 10 ha lake located on the bike route of the Thouet Valley. Fishing prohibited in December and closure of predator fishing in February and March. Close to hiking and biking trails

Located in the North of Thouarsais near the route of the VéloFrancette®, at the gates of Anjou, discover this botanical landscape park, replanted from 2017. You will find many varied plants of various origins as well as a collection of remarkable plants (hellebores, irises, peonies, roses, asters, hemerocallis, etc...). The owners select the plants and maintain the park according to the principles of organic agriculture without any synthetic chemicals. Throughout your visit, the local fauna will be presented to you, in particular the birds and bats (nesting boxes, food...). Also wine growers, the owners will make you discover the vineyards of the bourg Joly which are integrated into the park.

The Château du Bois de Sanzay, built in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 18th century, has beautiful architectural features. In the French gardens stands a surprising dovecote. Located in St Martin de Sanzay, Thouarsaise commune in Deux-Sèvres, a few km from Thouars, city of art and history, and on the border of Maine and Loire and the Loire Castles. Visit in summer period.

This picnic area offers you, at the edge of a pond, many tables, sheltered or not, very spaced out from each other, play structures for children, a mini golf (2€50 per game), barbecue.

This picnic area welcomes you all year round with a capacity of 3 tables, public toilets and drinking water. This free and shaded area allows you to spend a pleasant moment.

Bar snack installed near the pond Ballastière, located near the village of lodgings Ballastière and bike paths along the Thouet. Offers small snacks like deli / cheese boards, pancakes, waffles ...

Traditional cuisine

Cottage located in the countryside comfortable.

In a region of Anjou vineyards, close to the Chateaux of the Loire, two gîtes fitted out in a part of a 15th century presbytery, in the heart of the village. In common: large garden (3000m²) on the banks of the Thouet, boat for 6 persons with vests, fish tank, fishing kit, 2 mountain bikes with helmets, ping-pong. Arbour (9m²), vegetable garden and terrace (12m²) south side. Gite n°1 : 2 private terraces, on the first floor : kitchen-dining room with bread oven, lounge, large living room, Bedroom 1 with a 140cm bed. On the first floor, Bedroom 2 with 2 beds of 90, sofa bed of 140, Bedroom 3 with a canopy bed of 140, sofa bed of 140, bathroom (wc). Beds made on arrival, towels and household linen provided. Pellet stove (5E/bag) and electric radiators. Gite n°2 On the 1st floor : kitchen-living room, touch table, wc.

Situated on the banks of the river, this recently restored single-storey house comprises a kitchen, dining room, living room, shower room and wc. A second bedroom with shower room is located in the annex and can accommodate up to 4 people. In fine weather, you can relax on the terraces, in the garden or fishing. Ideally located on the VéloFrancette® and hiking trails, including the paths of Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

The village of 15 houses (which one accessible to persons with reduced mobility) is located near a recreation area: Lake of 10 ha (No Swimming), picnic areas, sports ground, mini golf course sports, bike paths, tennis court, playground, table tennis. Possibility to rent sheets and linens (9 € per week per bed). The site is labeled "Home Bike" in Thouet Valley. Groups welcome.

Situated in an exceptional green setting, close to the Thouarsais vineyards and on the course of the VéloFrancette®, the village of La Ballastière has 15 gîtes (one of which is accessible to people with reduced mobility) attached to each other and on the same level. Each lodging is composed of a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, a bedroom with a double bed and a second bedroom with 3 single beds, a shower room and toilet. On sunny days, take advantage of the terrace with its garden furniture and barbecue. Reversible air conditioning. The lovers of fishing will be filled (fishing in river or in a pond of 10 ha). Sporting course. Children's playgrounds. The site is labelled "Accueil vélo" in the Thouet Valley.

Area located in Thouarsais, near Maine and Loire and hiking and cycling along the Thouet, near a pond of 10 hectares of greenery "La Ballastière". Possibility of emptying water tanks, WC, water point on site, public WC and electrical connection.

Nestled north of the Deux-Sèvres, at the gateway to the Pays de la Loire, the castle of Bois de Sanzay is a jewel of the 15th and 18th century restored with two pavilions and a typical central building. 5 spacious and comfortable rooms have been furnished to allow you to spend a pleasant stay. Ideally located near thouarsais vineyards, hiking trails and on the route of Thouet by bike, section of the bikeFrancette®. Two large car parks welcome cars.