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Stroll through lush, green oases

If you love the atmosphere diffused by the "Green Venice", then you'll probably adore unwinding in a natural scenescape. Here are four parks and gardens I advise you to visit north of the Marais Poitevin, from Thouars to Parthenay with a stop-off in Bressuire.

Jardin Férolle, a trip back to the Middle Ages

Jardin Férolle à Parthenay

Jardin Férolle, perched high up on the hills of Parthenay, was laid out in 2011 on the model of medieval gardens: central water point, gravelled paths, chestnut-wood separators, etc. It offers a wonderful vista over the town and was designed around four levels: the kitchen garden, the flower meadow, the herb garden, comprising medicinal plants, and the orchard.

🌼 Jardin Férolle, Parthenay Tél. 05 49 64 24 24

Parc Imbert, terraces in the centre of town

Parc Imbert Thouars

It was once a private garden belonging to the Imbert family, now transformed into a public park by the municipality of Thouars. This 3-hectare oasis of greenery, boasting a wide array of horticultural flowers, is set out in terraces. It's located right in the centre of town and is surrounded by some of the medieval fortifications.

🌼 Parc Imbert, Thouras
Tél. 05 49 66 00 62

Jardin de Riparfonds, Renaissance influence

Jardin de Riparfonds Bressuire

Those who choose to stay in the neighbouring guesthouse often mix up the address. And end up visiting this magnificent Renaissance-inspired garden, beside Bressuire. Pascal Paineau, its passionate owner, will be delighted to reveal the history of this place to you, divided into a landscaped, pleasure garden and a food garden.

🌼 Jardin de Riparfonds, Bressuire
Tél. 05 49 74 39 71 and 06 70 58 39 98

Jardin de Cistus, inspired by world-renowned experts

jardin de Cistus

Dominique Ethioux, the owner, transformed a 1-hectare prairie into an amazing garden. This self-taught man drew his inspiration from the greatest nursery specialists, in particular Princess Sturdza, renowned throughout the professional world. This green haven, nestling in the Vallée d'Argenton, combines foliage, decorative bark and flowers.

🌼 Jardin de Cistus, Argenton-les-Vallées
Tél. 05 49 80 67 12

A TIP FROM A CONNOISSEUR

To continue to take advantage of natural surroundings, head off on the greenway, a track far from the hustle and bustle of traffic that extends along the old railway lines. Some sections begin, for example, in Bressuire.
www.tourisme-bocage.com

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Gîte de la Villa André

2 place Saint-Antoine 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- PETR du Pays de Gâtine -
- PETR du Pays de Gâtine -
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G.I.E "VEDIVIANDE"

Products: Beef coin box 5 and 8 kg vacuum veal crate 5 kg vacuum packages of 4 to 8 kg choice pieces of meat to grill or boil. Operation of 40 cows and 15 calves Parthenaise breed and Charolais year, raised without GMOs. Certified Blue White Heart. Sales Locations: On the Farm (7 sales annually, order 15 days before), custom internet possible tastings in selling days in the presence of wine producers, goat cheese and rabbits Open in June.

La Touche 79430 LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-LAURENT
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Office de tourisme du Val de Gâtine

4 Place du Château 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- CC Val de Gâtine -
- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Plan d'eau de Cherveux - St-Christophe

Cherveux - St-Christophe lake
In the heart of nature, it is an ideal place for walks, leisure activities and picnics!
Water ski lift, paddle, water slide, tree climbing, games for children, petanque, 1st category fishing are offered on site for a successful day with family and friends!

Admission is free!
Every day from 1pm to 7pm

Supervised swimming area during the summer
Water slide (under parental supervision)

Route du plan d'eau Saint Christophe sur Roc 79410 CHERVEUX
- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
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La Clé Des Champs (n° 6850)

10 rue des Champs Ferrets 79220 GERMOND-ROUVRE
- OT Niort -
- OT Niort -
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Parthenay, Ville et Pays d'Art et d'Histoire

Maison du Patrimoine 28 rue du Château 79200 PARTHENAY
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
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- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
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Gîte de l'Elunière

Old dependency of farm entirely rehabilitated, ds a hamlet with 3km of Moncoutant. Terrace (45m²), garden lounge, barbecue, open ground (1200m²) bordered by the Sèvre Nantaise to 40m. Local fishing. Independent house on one level, kitchen-living room (61m²-m.ondes), bedroom 1 (14m²-bed 140), bedroom 2 (13m²-2 beds 90, cot), bathroom (wc-chair shower), wc. Underfloor heating (heat pump), wood stove. Ideal cottage for fishing enthusiasts: Pescalis 3km (fishing and nature center), Puy du Fou 39km, Marais Poitevin 56km, Futuroscope, La Rochelle and Côtes Vendéennes 90 km. Tourism and Handicap label: motor and auditory.

L'Elunière LE BREUIL-BERNARD 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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SARL Chez Morille

Lieu Dit La Berthonnière 79400 AUGE
- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
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Les Ecuries de la Geffardière

Activities include: Baby pony, training, horse-ball, pony games, walks and trekking, style jumping, ecology classes, livery, breaking in and horse workout. The stables offer: Parking space, dressing rooms, sanitary facilities, a clubhouse and an office. Organization of training programs (half a day minimum, up to a full day) without lodgings. Lodgings nearby (Pescalis).

La Geffardière MOUTIERS-SOUS-CHANTEMERLE 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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Les Belles Vaches

Lieu dit la Bertonnière Lieu dit la Bertonnière 79400 AUGE
- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
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Les Fromages de Sylvie

Chemin du Sabourin Tourteron 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
- CC Val de Gâtine -
- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Le Petit Paradis

La Patte à l'Oie 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
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- PETR du Pays de Gâtine -
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La Ferme de la Sèvre

Olivier Gazeau invites you to discover his property with its agricultural produce. On the farm, you will find poultry, a stock of 30 Parthenay suckler cows and 100 acres of prairies. The products on display include: beef, veal; chicken, guinea fowl, duckling, rooster, hen, capon, turkey, goose, fattened fowl...

Le Beugnon LE BREUIL-BERNARD 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
- OT Bocage Bressuirais -
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Le 392 Bis

Le 392 Bis is a charming atypical house, a barn from 1885 renovated with raw, organic and ecological materials: stone, steel, wood, concrete coated with earth and hemp offering a soft and warm living environment. Located in the Deux-Sèvres, in the centre of the village of Ternanteuil, 400 m from the castle of Coudray-Salbart overlooking the banks of the Sèvre, 2 km from Echiré (a village with all amenities), famous for its butter made in a wooden churn. Let yourself be carried away by the birdsong by the pool. Lunch on the 80 m2 landscaped outdoor terrace with fountain. Stroll in the property's 53-acre garden. Picnic under the cherry tree. Walk along the Sèvre river and visit of Le Coudray-Salbart.
The swimming pool is open to guests.
Boat trips in the Marais Poitevin to continue your moments of plenitude.
Capacity: 7/8 people.

392 Grand-Rue de Ternanteuil 79410 ECHIRE
Du 28/03/2024 au 03/11/2024
- OT Niort -
- OT Niort -
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Les Vergers des Jouardières

Welcome to a mix of groved bocage and fallow gâtine; Karine and Franck Touraine invite you to discover their family property with its 18 acres of fruit trees (apples, pears) and 250 acres of cereals. The products on display include many varieties of apples, pears, apple juice, sparkling juice and other products derived from the apple. Direct marketing of cereals (traditional and organic).

La Pibolière 79350 CLESSE
- OT Bocage Bressuirais -
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EARL Vouhé

Products: Pig in boxes of 3.5 kg, 9.5 kg and 7 kg, vacuum, pate, rillettes, sausage, nature sausage, sausage with herbs. Exploitation of 2 hectares (250 sows), French Pork meat certified Bayonne ham. Places of Sale: At the farm, the day of sale, tasting possible.

2 Chemin de la Bernardière 79430 LA CHAPELLE ST LAURENT
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Mini-Golf de Pescalis et aire de jeux

Amuse yourself with your children on the 9 hole mini-golf course close to the games and table tennis area.

Route de Niort 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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