What are the must-see attractions in the Thouarsais?
Between historical heritage, exceptional natural sites and must-see events, don't miss anything the Thouarsais has to offer!
Throughout the year, we invite you to explore our treasures through a wide range of activities and discoveries.
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Discover the towns of the area
St Jacques de Thouars
The commune is bordered by the Thouet River, which separates it from the town of Thouars on the opposite bank. As early as 1038, Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars became home to two priories: Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Jacques, both under the authority of the Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes Abbey. The latter lay along the historic route to Santiago de Compostela.
Between 1871 and 1873, a viaduct was built by the Gustave Eiffel Company to carry the railway line connecting Tours to Les Sables d’Olonne.
Today, the commune boasts four protected natural areas, including two designated ENS (sensitive natural areas): the Cascade du Pommier, a waterfall located in the Pressoir Valley, and the Coteau des Petits Sablons, a hillside known for its unique biodiversity.
Val en Vignes
Established on January 1, 2017, Val-en-Vignes is a new commune formed by merging the former communes of Bouillé-Saint-Paul, Cersay, Massais, and Saint-Pierre-à-Champ. It is located in the northeast of the Deux-Sèvres department, about 10 km from Thouars. The population totals 2,031 inhabitants. The most distant delegated communes are about 5 km apart, covering a total area of 7,830 hectares, including 200 hectares of AOC vineyards. These four delegated communes complement each other.
Bouillé-Saint-Paul highlights its heritage through cultural and artistic events. Cersay maintains local economic activity with its shops, artisans, medical services, and winemakers. Massais boasts a rich natural heritage, notably the Argenton valley. Saint-Pierre-à-Champ, with its agricultural and vineyard landscapes, is home to remarkable private heritage sites.
Luché Thouarsais
Luché-Thouarsais is a rural commune of 13.46 km² that has grown since the Revolution to between 350 and 540 inhabitants. It has been administered by 15 mayors, landowners and farmers.
The end of the 19th century was a very prosperous period for Luché, with the arrival of the railways and two 6 km-long tracks. The commune had a station and a stop, very important at the time for the link halfway between Thouars and Bressuire.
In 1989, the arrival of the quarry and then of two road hauliers led to a number of investments: a leisure centre, an R.P.I. school, a new town hall, renovation of the old school, a nurse's surgery, village development and the creation of 6 housing estates representing 60 families.
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