Interpretation trails

The interpretation trails of the Pays Loudunais tell their stories to the rhythm of your footsteps. During these encounters, you’ll discover a land that reveals itself in hushed tones, between two birdsongs. Far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, these paths invite you to listen, observe and understand. Every step is a discovery, every diversions a confidence.

In the Vallée de la Dive, the landscape is gently revealed. The meadows undulate, the trees whisper, the streams trace their path like lines of poetry. Interpretation panels punctuate the walk with anecdotes and nods to nature and the local heritage. You’ll be curious, alert and light-hearted.

For children, the walk takes on an air of adventure: a leaf to identify, a footprint to guess at, a stone to turn over… everything becomes an excuse to explore. For families, it’s a life-size playground that’s as much about discovery as it is about bonding. And just around the bend, there’s a spot of shade, an unfolded tablecloth and an impromptu picnic: simple happiness at its best.

The interpretation trails in the Pays Loudunais tell stories of water and soil, forgotten wash-houses and sunken lanes, unspoilt countryside where time seems to stand still. Here you can recharge your batteries effortlessly, buoyed by the serenity of the place and the generosity of the landscape.

Choosing to hike here means adopting the slow tourism approach: savouring, feeling and contemplating. And when the walk is over, you realise that in the Pays Loudunais, falling in love with PL’S means falling in love with an area that reveals itself step by step.