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Our region is called “ Le pays de Gâtine “

( or la Gâtine Vendéenne )

and forms part of the Central Administrative area of France.

Several rivers wind through enclosed valleys
which offer a wide choice of quiet,
pretty havens for fishermen.
le Pays de Gâtine
  
Saint Loup Lamaire en Gâtinais


We invite you to explore the Thouet Valley

where you will discover fascinating towns,

villages full of history, castles and gardens.

“ Le Pays de Gâtine “
is also well-known for livestock farming.

Stop-in Mouton-Village to encounter strange kinds of sheep : spectacled sheep, Rabbit’s-head sheep, wool-free sheep…
In season there are lots of different events
with sheep-dog trials and sheep-shearing.

Budding young shepherds
can also try their hand at feeding the lambs.

 Mouton village, les moutons du Gâtinais
le Marais Poitevin

In the medieval town of Parthenay
there are a host of events not to be missed :
world music and dance festivals, games festivals,
themed guided tours, traditional markets,
jousting end chivalry tournaments, and a wide variety of sports ( “ pétanque “ ( French bowls ),
cycling tours of the Deux-Sèvres department, etc…)

From the green countryside of the “ Marais “
to the walled town of Parthenay, the “ Deux-Sèvres “
will literally leave you enchanted !