The Sud Vienne Poitou is full of unspoilt natural aeras, here are a few…
The Sud Vienne Poitou region is full of protected natural areas, here are some examples
The Arcades of Villars in Persac :
Old railway viaduct close to the Vienne river.
The Belvedere of Juillé in Saulgé :
A panoramic viewpoint over the Gartempe vallley at the top of the cliffs of Juillé.
The Hospice Wood in Saulgé :
Intermunicipal forest with a nature trail.
The banks of the Gartempe river at “Bois de l’Épine“ in Antigny :
Forest path along the Gartempe river starting at Antigny.
The banks of the Vienne river in the Port of Moussac-sur-Vienne :
Forest path along the Vienne river with rocky outcrops. Starting at Moussac-sur-Vienne.
The “Brandes de Sainte-Marie” in Montmorillon :
Heaths with a nature trail.
The “Etang de Beaufour” in Saulgé :
Wild pond with a wildlife observatory.
The “Etang de la Forge” in Lhommaizé :
Wildlife rich pond.
The “Etang de Lussac-les-Châteaux“ :
Pond which is rich in wildlife and plant life.
The “Etang du Ponteil” (Village Flottant) in Pressac :
Pond which is rich in wildlife and plant life.
The cliffs of La Guignoterie in Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé :
Cliffs along the Anglin river with a climbing site.
The Forest of Lussac-le-Châteaux :
A forest with a lot of paths and walkways.
The forest of Verrières, Lhommaizé and Saint-Laurent-de-Jourdes :
A forest with a lot of paths and walkways.
The “Grandes Brandes” of Lussac-les-Châteaux :
Heaths with a nature trail and a wildlife observatory.
The “Grandes Brandes” of Greffe in Pindray :
Heaths with a viewpoint, a nature trail and a wildlife observatory.
The “Pierre Folle“ in L’Isle-Jourdain :
Forest path along the Vienne river with rocky outcrop. Starting from L’Isle-Jourdain.
The lake of Jousseau and Availles-Limouzine :
Hydroelectric dam lake.
The lake de la Roche in Millac :
Hydroelectric dam lake.
The “Roc d’Enfer” in Lathus-Saint-Rémy :
Large rocky outcrop and protected wildflife site along the Gartempe river.
The “Jardins de la Clouère“ in Usson-du-Poutou :
Wetlands with a nature trail.
The “Sous-roches” in Queaux :
Forest path on the hillsides of the Vienne river with a wildlife observatory. Starting from Queaux.
The “Pelouses Calcicoles” in Sillars :
Dry calcareous grasslands with a lot of paths and walkways.
The sources of Glandon in Liglet :
Natural water seepage in a forest with old hydraulic installations and a nature trail.
The Valley of the Peu in Lathus-Saint-Rémy :
Peu Creek Valley developed by the CPA Lathus with numerous trails and diverse natural areas.
The Valley of Josapha in Saint-Germain :
Wet forested valley with protected plant life. Built on top of old railway tracks with many tunnels.