Situated in the north of the Deux-Sèvres department, the Thouarsais is ideally located between the Loire Valley and the Atlantic coast. The 24 communes offer a varied landscape of agricultural plains, hedged farmland and vineyards. The GR36 and the Vélo Francette, two major national walking and cycling routes, cross the area and allow visitors to discover our natural, historical, cultural and leisure heritage.
St Généroux
The commune of Saint-Généroux holds the "2-flower" label in the national Villes et Villages Fleuris program, recognizing its commitment to floral beauty and green spaces. It is also crossed by La Vélo Francette, the popular cycling route connecting Ouistreham to La Rochelle.
The church of Saint-Généroux, dating back to the 10th century, is considered one of the oldest in France. It offers a rare glimpse into pre-Romanesque architecture, with a simple layout: a single nave separated from the sanctuary by a wall with three arches. The sculpted capitals in the choir, from the medieval period, are also exceptionally rare. The building is austere, with its only decoration being the elegant arrangement of its stonework.
Archaeological excavations carried out in 1969 at La Combe (within the commune) uncovered Merovingian sarcophagi, adding to the site's historical significance.
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