Jardin Cistus

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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La Collégiale

Rue de la Collégiale Maison du Patrimoine 79310 SAINT-MARC-LA-LANDE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
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- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Le Logis de la Gerbaudrie

N°2 La Gerbaudrie 79220 COURS
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La Clé des Champs

10 bis La Bourse 79240 SCILLE
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Golf Blue Green de Mazières en Gâtine

An 18-hole golf course with practice area, 6-hole learning course. Beginner's lessons with a certified instructor.

Le Petit Chêne 79310 MAZIERES-EN-GATINE
- CC Val de Gâtine -
- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Alexandra Palace - La Maison Younan

Lieu-dit "Le Petit Chêne" 79310 MAZIERES-EN-GATINE
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SCEA "Sainte-Marie"

Products: Poultry ready to leather, prepared dishes (poultry, chicken rillettes, foie gras cnard, confit, terrine, duck sausage). Operation of 30 ha. Places of Sale: At the farm store Biocoop Bressuire shop "Living Water" and "Green Tub" in Chauray, store "La Clef des Champs" in Bessines, doors open early December.

Fermiers du Bord de Sèvre - Les Rochers 79240 LARGEASSE
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Le Nombril du Monde - Jardin des histoires

Pougné-Hérisson is a legendary village engendering the tallest of tales. So tall, in fact, that the simple existence of this Poitou hamlet may appear uncertain, which is not the case! In mid-August, a Pougné festival indeed takes place, as a new capital abruptly rises out of its granite, desertified magma. The town in progress encounters urban growing pains as it turns into a place for citizens, words, exchanges, life in tribes, unsafe streets... It becomes not so much a city, as an ambitious megalopolis. In a few days will emerge from the earth a university, a hospital, embassies and ministries, international centers for shows, tribunals, a stock exchange... 150 artists for 2 days of street theater, justice, tales, songs, games, Tamenti, urban events, lectures, educational activities. Link with the video on the site: www.dailymotion.com/swf/vidxeo/xasnf7.

7 rue des Merveilles Hérisson 79130 POUGNE-HERISSON
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EARL GOBIN Jean-Paul et Yoann

Operating 22 hectare (25 000 birds per year) chicken, guinea fowl, cnard, duck, goose, capon, hen. Canned farm products (rillettes of chicken, duck, goose pate chicken gizzards, chicken liver mousse) Retail store Biocoop Bressuire.

Le Grand Fay 79130 NEUVY-BOUIN
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Val de Flore

Le bourg 79310 SAINT-PARDOUX-SOUTIERS
Du 04/07/2024 au 31/08/2024
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Camping Le Bois Vert

On the Thouet river banks the campsite "du Bois Vert", 90 pitches, will bring you calm and Serenity.

14 rue Boisseau 79200 LE TALLUD
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
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Gîtes "La Chandurière - Au Cocorico"

2 La Chandurière 79240 SAINT-PAUL-EN-GATINE
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Ferme de Saint Goard

Breeding of Poitou goats and donkeys. Poitou goat cheeses.

Lieu-dit Saint Goard 79160 ARDIN
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- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Château et Jardin de la Guyonnière

La Guyonnière 79420 BEAULIEU-SOUS-PARTHENAY
- CC Val de Gâtine -
- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Château et jardin des Loges

This real vegetable garden had to answer to the needs of the castle's masters and servants. It has always been managed using traditional methods. This 9000 m2 flower-vegetable garden, within stone walls, grows fruit trees, more than 50 varieties of plants, condiments, aromatic and medicinal plants, today's and yesterday's vegetables, numerous varieties of perennial and annual flowers, and gourds or cucurbits of all shapes, sizes and colours.

Les Loges 79220 LA CHAPELLE-BATON
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La Maison des Chevaux

In an old village crossed by the GR36 (Way of Saint Jacques de Compostela) and the cycle track "The bike Francette" (Ouistreham-La Rochelle), a guest bedroom with all comforts, located in a house old surrounded by a large garden. Local bike secure and kitchen available. The owners, themselves practicing cycling, will direct you to a journey to discover the territory. In addition, they can accommodate a couple of riders and providing room for their horses.

28 chemin du Puits Breilbon 79220 GERMOND-ROUVRE
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Perez Remi

Products: Assorted vegetables all year round, strawberries in May and June. Farm of 4 ha. Point of Sale: At the farm on command (see website), summer market Pescalis Sunday morning

Guibaud LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-ETIENNE 79240 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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Parc Aventure 79 Chantemerle

La forêt de Chantemerle LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-ETIENNE 79240 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
Du 06/04/2024 au 05/05/2024
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- OT Bocage Bressuirais -
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Le Belvédère de Laubreçais

The Laubreçais belvedere is located at the entrance to the Laubreçais quarry and affords a panorama on the presently operated quarry and its processing facilities. The site belongs the 'man and stone' network. The belvedere affords a superb panoramic view of the quarry now in use. An informative panel explains wastewater management on an industrial site.

Route de laubreçais 79350 CLESSE
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