The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from La Grande Rhée

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The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from La Grande Rhée

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The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from La Grande Rhée

01:20

19.3km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.93 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Highlight • River

Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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6.47 km

View of the Valley from the Castle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

dominant view over the valley, magnificent!

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6.63 km

Mervent Old Castle Park

Highlight • Other

Here, the remains of the ramparts of the Lusignan castle, a medieval fortress, built at the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century. All that …

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7.57 km

The Mother

Highlight • River

Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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16.0 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Vouvant

Highlight • Other

The facade of the front wall of the northern transept arm and the main portal are the real main treasure and attraction of the church.

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16.5 km

In the center of the village lies a gem of Poitou-Charentes architecture: the Romanesque church and its richly decorated northern facade. Vouvant is classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

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16.7 km

Medieval Village of Vouvant

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely gorgeous medieval fortified town built on a hillside overlooking a river. Remains of the castle walls and keep, lovely church, plus art galleries, cafes and great walks around the cobbled streets and surrounding parklands.

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16.8 km