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Vienna

Welcome to Vienne, an enchanting destination where lush nature meets captivating history. Nestled in the heart of France, Vienne offers a unique experience, combining the natural beauty of its unspoilt landscapes with a rich historical heritage. Explore picturesque medieval sites, stroll through charming towns and discover architectural treasures.

For adventure seekers, outdoor activities abound: hiking, cycling, canoeing and much more. Immerse yourself in a getaway where nature, history and outdoor activities merge harmoniously to create unforgettable memories. La Vienne awaits you, ready to offer you an authentic and revitalizing experience.

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Éclats naturels de la Vienne: an odyssey to the heart of a precious heritage

Éclats naturels de la Vienne: an odyssey to the heart of a precious heritage
Marais Poitevin Photo: Jean Weber | Flickr, CC BY

The natural heritage of the Vienne blossoms in a diverse symphony of enchanting landscapes. The winding banks of the Vienne, crossed by picturesque bridges, offer panoramas that seem frozen in time. Ancient forests, such as the Forêt de Moulière, are home to thriving biodiversity, with trails winding through majestic oaks. Fertile valleys, like the Gartempe, reveal verdant meadows bordered by sparkling rivers.

Plains dotted with small villages, such as Chauvigny, offer timeless rural charm, with medieval churches and stone houses. The limestone cliffs of the Pays Loudunais add a fascinating geological dimension to this rich heritage.

The Marais Poitevin, shared with the Deux-Sèvres department, unveils its serene canals and birdlife. Together, they create a natural tableau in which the Vienne reveals itself as a preserved land, where history, biodiversity and beauty intertwine harmoniously.

Vienne, between memory and culture: a heritage on the move

The Vienne département, cradle of a rich history and deep-rooted culture, reveals a fascinating diversity through its emblematic sites. Poitiers, its prefecture, bears the legacy of a medieval past with its imposing churches, including Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Notre-Dame-la-Grande Church, witnesses to Romanesque architecture. Futuroscope, an innovative theme park, fuses science and entertainment, embodying contemporary cultural evolution.

Chauvigny, with its narrow medieval streets, is home to preserved buildings such as the Donjon de Gouzon and Saint-Pierre church. The Vallée des Singes in Romagne offers an immersion in the animal kingdom.

The Vienne, crossed by the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, reveals rolling landscapes, famous vineyards in Chinon and picturesque villages. Beyond its monuments, the department embodies a melting pot where past and present mingle, offering an experience rich in history and culture.

A walking epic in Vienne: nature and history in unison

Embark on a walking odyssey through the timeless charms of the Vienne, where each trail reveals a natural and historical epic. Wind your way along serpentine paths, climb green hills and plunge into valleys whose splendor offers a visual symphony. At every turn, the picturesque canvas unfolds, weaving a complex narrative of bewitching landscapes and captivating history.

Medieval villages, silent witnesses of time, invite you to reminisce about bygone eras, while forest trails reveal the secrets of majestic castles. The air, steeped in centuries-old history, inspires every breath, and the varied itineraries, suitable for all walkers, promise endless discoveries.

Whether you're an adventurer eager for a challenge or a contemplative seeker of tranquillity, the Vienne offers an enchanting dance between untamed nature and a rich heritage. Prepare yourself for a literary journey, where every step is a stanza, and every path a chapter in the eternal book of this majestic land.

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Adriers Amberre Angles-sur-l'Anglin Angliers Antigny Antran Archigny Aslonnes Availles-Limouzine Avanton Ayron Beaumont Saint-Cyr Béruges Béthines Biard Bignoux Blanzay Boivre-la-Vallée Bonnes Bonneuil-Matours Bournand Brux Buxerolles Celle-Lévescault Cenon-sur-Vienne Chalais Chalandray Champagné-Saint-Hilaire Champigny en Rochereau Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Chauvigny Château-Larcher Châtellerault Cherves Chiré-en-Montreuil Chouppes Cissé Civaux Cloué Colombiers Coulombiers Coussay-les-Bois Croutelle Cuhon Curçay-sur-Dive Dangé-Saint-Romain Dercé Dissay Doussay Fleuré Fontaine-le-Comte Gençay Glénouze Gouex Guesnes Ingrandes Iteuil Jardres Jaunay-Marigny L'Isle-Jourdain La Bussière La Chapelle-Moulière La Roche-Posay La Villedieu-du-Clain Lathus-Saint-Rémy Latillé Lavoux Le Vigeant Leigné-les-Bois Lencloître Les Ormes Les Trois-Moutiers Lhommaizé Ligugé Liniers Loudun Lusignan Lussac-les-Châteaux Marçay Marigny-Chemereau Marnay Maulay Mazerolles Mignaloux-Beauvoir Migné-Auxances Millac Mirebeau Moncontour Montamisé Montmorillon Monts-sur-Guesnes Moulismes Moussac Mouterre-Silly Mouterre-sur-Blourde Naintré Nalliers Neuville-de-Poitou Nieuil-l'Espoir Nouaillé-Maupertuis Persac Poitiers Queaux Quinçay Roches-Prémarie-Andillé Roiffé Rouillé Saint-Benoît Saint-Genest-d'Ambière Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux Saint-Germain Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers Saint-Julien-l'Ars Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais Saint-Martin-la-Pallu Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé Saint-Sauvant Saint-Savin Saulgé Savigné Savigny-sous-Faye Scorbé-Clairvaux Senillé-Saint-Sauveur Sèvres-Anxaumont Sillars Smarves Thuré Val-de-Comporté Valdivienne Valence-en-Poitou Vernon Verrières Vicq-sur-Gartempe Vivonne Vouillé Vouneuil-sous-Biard Vouneuil-sur-Vienne

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  • September 06, 2020
    Emilie Pan
    September 06, 2020
    Belle balade dans l'ensemble mais 2 zones peu ou pas praticables. Passage dans les champs obligatoire. 85% du parcours vraiment sympa!
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    Written September 06, 2020
  • August 17, 2020
    mireille Neyens
    August 16, 2020
    Circuit sympa, il faut bien respecter le point de départ pour une bonne mise en jambe et éviter un départ avec une grosse montée. Il faut environ 3h pour faire cette boucle
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    Written August 17, 2020
  • July 05, 2020
    Thierry Desplanques
    Bien sympa ,trialisant,beaux sous bois ,srement difficile si mouill
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    Written July 05, 2020
  • May 04, 2020
    Catherine Pèrennès
    très chouette. peu de routes avec voitures. on a adoré. on s'est un peu rallongé vers le petit Insay en ratant la route (ou le chemin) à gauche. mais ça ne gache pas la promenade.
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    Written May 04, 2020
  • April 27, 2020
    Reivilo 85
    Belle petite balade "sans prétention" mais vraiment agréable avec ses alternances de parties ombragées et dégagées.
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    Written April 27, 2020
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