The Top 20 Attractions around Parthenay
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Parthenay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Parthenay is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
If you feel safe inside the citadel, you will be equally impressed by the view from the outside. It looks impregnable and probably was hundreds of years ago.
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The Château de la Roche-Faton was built in the 15th century. It is well preserved, but it is a private residence which cannot be visited.
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Idyllic stroll on the banks of the Thouet, just outside Parthenay. Following the river, you arrive at the leisure center, which has a lake, walking paths, picnic tables, pétanque courts …
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A friendly place organized by the community with toilets, electric recharges, bike shelters, tools and pump. You will find external electrical outlets and a plancha.
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Without the characteristic wings - which used to capture the power of the wind to set the heavy millstones in motion - the once proud windmill, which was certainly impressive …
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The church of Saint-Généroux (in Deux-Sèvres) is a remarkable witness to the beginnings of Romanesque art in Poitou-Charentes. It is part, by the stone games of the walls akin to marquetry, in a decorative tradition from Antiquity.
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Small town of character in the heart of the Thouet valley. Do not miss the old medieval castle as well as the church (remains of the Romanesque abbey) and its …
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The Ford of the old Rolland mill is crossed by hikers thanks to the stones. A magnificent site. The mill ceased to operate in 1931.
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The ford at Saint-Loup-Lamairé is a stone ford which crosses the Thouet river in a natural and isolated setting. You can follow the GR 36, a secondary route of the …
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The church of Saint-Généroux is a historical and cultural site which is worth a visit during a walk in Deux-Sèvres. Dating from the 10th century, it is considered one of …
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