The Top 20 Attractions in Deux-Sèvres
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Deux-Sèvres. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Deux-Sèvres 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 18, 2025
Capital of the Green Venice, just a few kilometers from Niort, which can be reached by following the Sèvre Niortaise. There is the house of the Marais Poitevin and many small restaurants, on the banks of the river.
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On the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, stands a keep with twin towers.
Formerly surrounded by an enclosure of approximately …
Formerly surrounded by an enclosure of approximately …
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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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This (former) church in Melle was dedicated to Saint Peter (Saint Pierre). Simon, nicknamed Petrus (rock), was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth when he - together with his brother Andreas …
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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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(taken from Trip Advisor although I would agree with everything in the following description) Thouars is one of those pretty French towns that few people have ever heard of... It …
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A vestige of a prehistoric forest, the Chizé forest extends over more than 3,000 hectares. Very popular with hikers and cyclists, it is crossed by the GR36 and the GR …
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This passage is very pretty, between turquoise river and vegetation. Enjoy nature close to the city of Niort!
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Starting point for the "wet" part of the Marais poitevin. On the port, we discover the narrow canals, the conches and the flat-bottomed boats. Picturesque.
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Attention: boat HS impossible to cross!
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