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The springs of the Pays Loudunais are those little spots that you often discover by chance, at the bend in a path or in the hollow of a valley.Clear water, the smell of moss and that special calm we love so much. The water appears, runs, disappears, then returns a little further on. It traces its path, as if to invite us to slow down.

All around, nature is alive and well. Tall grass brushes against our boots, dragonflies patrol, and the trees cast a benevolent shadow. You walk without really knowing where you’re going, just for the pleasure of following the sound of the water. Sometimes you come across an old wash-house, a footbridge or a low wall covered in lichen. Small details that remind us that, in the Pays Loudunais, the landscape can be read like an open book.

These natural springs are part of life here. They feed the rivers, soothe walkers and provide perfect spots to take a break. People come here to observe, picnic, chat or simply listen to the soothing silence. It’s another way of discovering the area, away from the noise and bustle of the main tourist routes.

In the Pays Loudunais, water takes its time and we always end up imitating it. Walking along the springs means rediscovering the simple pleasures of being in nature, breathing in the fresh air and looking around. You don’t have to go far to get away: here, adventure flows naturally.