Saint-Médard Church of Thouars – Airvault loop from Luzay

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Saint-Médard Church of Thouars – Airvault loop from Luzay

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Saint-Médard Church of Thouars – Airvault loop from Luzay

03:22

52.4km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.18 km

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

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8.79 km

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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The Chouans bridge on the Thouet is a medieval bridge which crosses the Thouet river between Thouars and Saint-Jean-de-Thouars. The bridge was fortified in the 15th century and witnessed the …

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22.8 km

Montguimier Mill

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The Moulin de Montguimier is a 12th century mill that belonged to the monks of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes. You can start your hike from the parking lot of the Saint-Généroux church, a …

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25.5 km

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

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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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37.7 km

Airvault

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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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41.8 km

Saint-Hilaire Church of Availles-Thouarsais

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Quite a nice little church in a tiny village in the depths of Thouars.

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51.2 km

Château de La Coindrie

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Imposing ruins, on the banks of the Thouaret, of a castle which was once a monastery. Small picnic area.

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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

9.10 km

4.60 km

2.05 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

19.4 km

4.43 km

551 m

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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8°C

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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June 23, 2023,Jour 5 - vendredi 23 juin - part 2 - Thouars - Airvault - 33 kms. Total de la journée 66 kms*

Chapel and castle of Soulièvres
The Château de Soulièvres has survived in various ways, from the Middle Ages to the middle of the 20th century. The first fortress, attested in 1397 (but probably earlier), razed in 1848, was replaced by a castle built in 1851, accompanied by a chapel and a hunting lodge located in the woods. This last castle, …

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