Guidebook for Deux-Sèvres

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Guidebook for Deux-Sèvres

Essentials

There is a SPAR in Vasles, which is 3 km from the Chateau.
Vasles
There is a SPAR in Vasles, which is 3 km from the Chateau.
There is a SPAR in Menigoute. This is 5/6 KM from the Chateau.
Ménigoute
There is a SPAR in Menigoute. This is 5/6 KM from the Chateau.
Farm shop. Good for milk, butter, croissants & bread, vegatables and meet. All the product is sourced locally. Recommended that you book your bread & croissants the day before. Only open in the mornings.
Les Forges
Farm shop. Good for milk, butter, croissants & bread, vegatables and meet. All the product is sourced locally. Recommended that you book your bread & croissants the day before. Only open in the mornings.

Food Scene

A Great local restaurant and bar. Well worth a visit. Mainly open for food on the weekends.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Le Zinc
196 Grand'Rue
8 recommandé par les habitants
A Great local restaurant and bar. Well worth a visit. Mainly open for food on the weekends.
This is a traditional French bistro in the historic quarter of Parthenay. We have always had great meals here. The restaurant has a great atmosphere.
La Citadelle
9 Pl. Georges Picard
This is a traditional French bistro in the historic quarter of Parthenay. We have always had great meals here. The restaurant has a great atmosphere.
Within 1 km of to the Chateau is the golf club house. The bar and restaurant are open to both golfers and non golfers. The chef provides excellent local cuisine. Great for siting outside enjoying a drink with your meal. Tel: 05 49 70 83 28
La Bergerie du Golf
Within 1 km of to the Chateau is the golf club house. The bar and restaurant are open to both golfers and non golfers. The chef provides excellent local cuisine. Great for siting outside enjoying a drink with your meal. Tel: 05 49 70 83 28
A great place to go for a Chinese meal. The food is carvery style, so you can eat and drink as much as desire. Prices are very reasonable.
Panda Wok
2 Bd de l'Europe
A great place to go for a Chinese meal. The food is carvery style, so you can eat and drink as much as desire. Prices are very reasonable.
A high class restaurant exists in the Chateau De Marconnay, Sanxay. A quaint quirky venue. Prices are remarkably good. Thierry Forestier is a master and his cooking proves it. A lovely setting at Chateau Marconnay Simple enough to keep a family atmosphere and yet sophisticated enough to surprise you and make your palate discover subtle and refined flavors. Thus, you will be conquered by the medallion of foie gras, the pavement of bison or the fish of the market. The plates are generous and you can eat to its fill in a magical medieval setting. A unique setting, which is a delight to visit. You need to check opening times. Need to make a reservation.
Marconnay
Marconnay
A high class restaurant exists in the Chateau De Marconnay, Sanxay. A quaint quirky venue. Prices are remarkably good. Thierry Forestier is a master and his cooking proves it. A lovely setting at Chateau Marconnay Simple enough to keep a family atmosphere and yet sophisticated enough to surprise you and make your palate discover subtle and refined flavors. Thus, you will be conquered by the medallion of foie gras, the pavement of bison or the fish of the market. The plates are generous and you can eat to its fill in a magical medieval setting. A unique setting, which is a delight to visit. You need to check opening times. Need to make a reservation.
Set in a 35-hectare park with centuries-old trees, this 16-century castle is a 5 minute drive from the city centre of Vouillé. It offers an outdoor pool and a fully furnished terrace. The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine in the large classic dining room.
Chateau De Perigny
40 Rue des Coteaux
Set in a 35-hectare park with centuries-old trees, this 16-century castle is a 5 minute drive from the city centre of Vouillé. It offers an outdoor pool and a fully furnished terrace. The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine in the large classic dining room.
A Gourmet Restaurant in Vouillé The cuisine of Chef and owner of the Places Patrick Blondin took over from that of Simone, his mother, in 1987 and continues to delight everyone's taste buds with generous plates and almost 100% homemade with many local products ! --------------------------- Our Brasserie Bar welcomes you on these opening days to enjoy a coffee or a quick bite to eat! Open continuously during the Easter, summer and All Saints holidays! Dish of the Day from €9.90!
Restaurant le Cheval Blanc de Vouillé
A Gourmet Restaurant in Vouillé The cuisine of Chef and owner of the Places Patrick Blondin took over from that of Simone, his mother, in 1987 and continues to delight everyone's taste buds with generous plates and almost 100% homemade with many local products ! --------------------------- Our Brasserie Bar welcomes you on these opening days to enjoy a coffee or a quick bite to eat! Open continuously during the Easter, summer and All Saints holidays! Dish of the Day from €9.90!
This restaurant is known for offering French cuisine. You will try tasty parfait. The high ratings of Bistrot Des Amis would be impossible without the hospitable staff. Terrific service is something guests appreciate here. This place with the exotic atmosphere can be a good dining place on your route. Based on the guests' feedback this spot deserved 4.5.
Bistrot Des Amis
This restaurant is known for offering French cuisine. You will try tasty parfait. The high ratings of Bistrot Des Amis would be impossible without the hospitable staff. Terrific service is something guests appreciate here. This place with the exotic atmosphere can be a good dining place on your route. Based on the guests' feedback this spot deserved 4.5.
A typical French restaurant offering French cuisine. It typically shuts at 7pm. Restaurant offers a variety of fixed price menus.
Le Dix Vingt
14 Rue de la Grande Aubergé
A typical French restaurant offering French cuisine. It typically shuts at 7pm. Restaurant offers a variety of fixed price menus.
Le Donjon de Bois-Pouvreau, located in Ménigoute, is a fine dining spot that offers French cuisine at a reasonable price. The establishment has a beautiful lake view and a walk around the woodland and lake is a must before or after dinner. The interior design is simple yet elegant, with a touch of rustic charm. The menu is set, with three different price levels that include wine and water. One can expect to be served multiple courses, each one perfectly balanced and presented. Some of the dishes on the menu include perch filled with a mousseline, heart of beef fillet with morel sauce, and Charlotinne cheese with red fruits and cherry sorbet. The place also offers a variety of cocktails, soft drinks, and wines to suit every taste. The staff are friendly and efficient, making sure that guests have a memorable dining experience. Le Donjon de Bois-Pouvreau is definitely a place to visit if you're looking for excellent food, beautiful surroundings, and impeccable service. They are mainly open during the daytime.
Le Donjon de Bois-Pouvreau
Pouvreau
Le Donjon de Bois-Pouvreau, located in Ménigoute, is a fine dining spot that offers French cuisine at a reasonable price. The establishment has a beautiful lake view and a walk around the woodland and lake is a must before or after dinner. The interior design is simple yet elegant, with a touch of rustic charm. The menu is set, with three different price levels that include wine and water. One can expect to be served multiple courses, each one perfectly balanced and presented. Some of the dishes on the menu include perch filled with a mousseline, heart of beef fillet with morel sauce, and Charlotinne cheese with red fruits and cherry sorbet. The place also offers a variety of cocktails, soft drinks, and wines to suit every taste. The staff are friendly and efficient, making sure that guests have a memorable dining experience. Le Donjon de Bois-Pouvreau is definitely a place to visit if you're looking for excellent food, beautiful surroundings, and impeccable service. They are mainly open during the daytime.

Sightseeing

La Rochelle is a 1 and half drive from the Chateau. A great place to visit the coast and see this historic city. The Aquarian is a must visit for your children.
514 recommandé par les habitants
La Rochelle
514 recommandé par les habitants
La Rochelle is a 1 and half drive from the Chateau. A great place to visit the coast and see this historic city. The Aquarian is a must visit for your children.
Parthenay is a historic French town. It is is an ancient fortified town. It is on the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. The old quarter, with the castle, provides great views of the river and surrounding countryside.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Parthenay
40 recommandé par les habitants
Parthenay is a historic French town. It is is an ancient fortified town. It is on the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. The old quarter, with the castle, provides great views of the river and surrounding countryside.
PuyDu Fou is a must visit tourist attraction. There are usually 6 shows during the day, and evening shows as well. They depict the history of France in various ways. Very spectacular
245 recommandé par les habitants
Le Puy du Fou
245 recommandé par les habitants
PuyDu Fou is a must visit tourist attraction. There are usually 6 shows during the day, and evening shows as well. They depict the history of France in various ways. Very spectacular
Futuroscope, or Parc du Futuroscope is a French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. A must visit tourist attraction.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Futuroscope station
45 recommandé par les habitants
Futuroscope, or Parc du Futuroscope is a French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. A must visit tourist attraction.

Everything Else

There is a great market here on a Sunday morning. You can buy food, wine artifacts, clothes etc. The market closes at 1 pm.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Neuville-de-Poitou
7 recommandé par les habitants
There is a great market here on a Sunday morning. You can buy food, wine artifacts, clothes etc. The market closes at 1 pm.

Horse Riding

This is local equestrian centre with a good reputation. It is possible to get riding lessons here. They also arrange hikes for more experienced riders.
le ranch de sanxay
Puyraveau
This is local equestrian centre with a good reputation. It is possible to get riding lessons here. They also arrange hikes for more experienced riders.