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Precious moments in the countryside of the Pays Loudunais

In the Pays Loudunais, nature has a way of slowing down anything that runs too fast. Here, the space is yours, the landscapes breathe and you spontaneously find your own rhythm. Deep forests, silent ponds, lively marshes, vineyards and generous fields make up an authentic setting where every outing becomes a simple, tender and invigorating moment. You can move forward without constraint, observing, listening and letting yourself be carried away by the discreet gentleness that is the strength of this region.

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Walking, observing, breathing in the forests and paths

The Scévolles forest remains one of the great landmarks of the Loudunais region. It’s a forest that soothes as soon as you enter. The well-marked paths are ideal for family walks, with the ancient trees creating a special light and the scents of the undergrowth accompanying the walk. Children love following animal tracks, collecting leaves or jotting down details in a notebook, while adults savour the deep silence that does so much good. You’ll often come away from Scévolles with a feeling of having had your fill of oxygen.

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Soothe yourself by the waters of Loudun

Leaving the forest, the paths lead naturally to theGuesnes pond, a place where time seems suspended. The water catches the reflections of the sky, a few birds glide across the surface and the bank becomes an ideal spot for a picnic or a quiet break. This corner of the Loudunais region invites you to contemplate, without expecting anything other than the pleasure of being together. In a different mood, the Dive marsh reveals an even livelier nature, animated by birds, reeds and the wind. You can walk through it with binoculars, listen to the sounds of the marsh and observe without disturbing it. It’s a landscape that tells the story of the balance between water, light and the species that live there.

Nature in the Pays Loudunais brings you closer to life

Nature in Loudun can also be discovered through the people who work with it on a daily basis. Educational farms, like Hapozème, welcome young and old alike to learn how plants are born, how they evolve with the seasons and how they are used in cooking or for well-being. You can observe aromatic and medicinal plants, follow their cycle from sowing to harvesting, meet the farm animals and sometimes taste herbal teas or preparations made on the farm. These are simple, accessible visits, where you can ask questions, touch, smell and learn to recognise what’s growing under your feet.

They are a reminder of the extent to which everyday gestures, invisible to many, nurture and maintain this living land.

Landscapes as far as the eye can see over vineyards and fields

Further on, the paths open out onto vineyards, fields and the luminous Loudunais countryside. You can wander between the rows of vines, observe the colour of the leaves and sometimes come across seasonal crops, notably the melons that bring a sweet fragrance into the warm air in the summer months. These unadorned landscapes, vast and generous, are perfect for leisurely strolls. Children run around, stopping to look at an insect or pick a flower that has fallen to the ground. For adults, the pace naturally slows down… a bit like having Wi-Fi everywhere, only better!

In the Pays Loudunais, every outing is a precious moment. Nature is everywhere, accessible and welcoming. It invites us to refocus on what really matters: walking together, breathing deeply, observing what’s going on around us. We often leave soothed, with the desire to come back and extend this simple but essential experience.

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