Roaming Archives - Grand Châtellerault Tourisme

Fauna and flora
Nature
Hiking

Leigné-les-bois: the path of Saint-Rémi

Peace, greenery, heritage, fountain, washhouse, and sheep! The Saint-Rémi path will allow you to spend an afternoon in the countryside, a 19-minute drive from Châtellerault. With its 565 inhabitants, the village is home to a church listed as a historic monument, dating from the XNUMXth century, and featuring a flamboyant Gothic portal! It is therefore with great motivation that...

By Laurane, April 16, 2025

Reading time: 10 min.

Fauna and flora
Cultural heritage
Cycling and mountain biking
Slow tourism

Getaway to Lencloître

To the west of Grand Châtellerault, at the gateway to Touraine, the heart of Lencloître has been beating strongly since the 12th century. Even today, this small town has everything a large town has: a former priory created by the founder of the neighboring Fontevraud Abbey, a vast fairground square welcoming up to 300 street traders every first Monday...

By Héloise Dallez, April 08, 2025

Reading time: 10 min.

Walk on the water
Wellness
For families
Gastronomy
Geocaching

10 getaways for two in Grand Châtellerault

As a couple or with your best friend, between mother and daughter, grandparent and grandson, brother and sister... The Aven'Curieux enjoy getting together one-on-one to spend quality time together. Twice as many emotions, twice as many bursts of laughter and little joys, to create memories...In Grand Châtellerault, the…

By Héloise Dallez, on February 19, 2025

Reading time: 8 min.

Walk on the water
Geocaching
Horseback riding
Hiking
Cycling and mountain biking

Micro-adventure, mega-experience

Adventure just a stone's throw from home is possible! Crossing a river on a paddle, climbing trees, sleeping in the middle of nature... No need to go far to feel like you're at the end of the world and feel the thrills of a great expedition. Eco-responsible, the micro-adventure provides sensations of discovery and pride. A return to simplicity…

By Héloise Dallez, June 25, 2024

Reading time: 6 min.

Walk on the water

Relaxing time aboard the Jehan Martin

Today I'm boarding the Vienne again, I'll end up getting my sea legs! And yes, I discovered one of the flagship activities of Châtellerault: the boat trip aboard the Jehan Martin. The name already makes me want to travel. The boat goes directly on the canal of the industrial site of…

By Marie BOUTET, July 04, 2023

Reading time: 4 min.

Nature
Cycling and mountain biking

A week 100% Sport and Nature

Did you know ? Grand Châtellerault is labeled Lands of Play 2024. Driven by this Olympic momentum, the #ChatelleraultTourisme destination invites you to combine the pleasure of sport and tourist discoveries. Unforgettable experiences await you! Countryside, forests, lakes and rivers, without forgetting the cities... Enjoy the landscapes of Grand Châtellerault by opting for its outdoor leisure activities.…

By Héloise Dallez, June 30, 2023

Reading time: 6 min.

Trail running

Top 5 best jogging spots

At home, we have the habit of holding a family council before each vacation. Objective: anticipate activities so that everyone is involved in the program. My darling and Hugo (16 years old) often express their desire for nature jogging. This is how we realized that the advice…

By Héloise Dallez, March 09, 2023

Reading time: 8 min.

Cycling and mountain biking

Top 5 bike rides to do with the family

Take advantage of the month of September to take the time to go for a short bike ride with the family...We have selected five road cycle tours in Grand Châtellerault, ideal for adults and teenagers aged 11 and over! 1. Around the Ozon During this route you will have the opportunity to pass through Châtellerault, Availles-en-Châtellerault, Senillé-Saint-Sauveur and Targé.…

By Marie BOUTET, July 15, 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Nature
Hiking

Top 5 hikes to do with the family

Young and old alike can walk happily on these easy, short-distance routes.

By Marie BOUTET, May 24, 2022

Reading time: 1 min.

Nature
Hiking

Top 5 picturesque hikes in Grand Châtellerault

Discover our selection of hikes with striking charm!

By Marie BOUTET, February 17, 2022

Reading time: 1 min.

Gastronomy
Cycling and mountain biking

Cycling & Cheese in Poitou

My darling and Hugo, our 16-year-old son, still talk to me regularly about their long country walk during Vélo, Swing et Petits Pois at the end of September. This gives me the idea to look for other unusual itineraries for lovers of the little queen. I thus discovered the “Vélo & Fromages, France on a plateau” initiative, launched in…

By Héloise Dallez, Nov 06, 2021

Reading time: 9 min.

Geocaching
Nature
Cultural heritage
Hiking

Geocaching among troglodytes

The summer holidays are here and I promised my children that I would spend time with each of them. At the beginning of July, I am taking Hugo, my history-loving teenager, in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart to Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. During the Hundred Years' War, this unusual village served as a fortress for the heir to the English throne against…

By Héloise Dallez, July 21, 2021

Reading time: 11 min.

Cycling and mountain biking

Grand Châtellerault By bike – Sylvain Chavanel’s favorites

In Vienne, particularly in Grand Châtellerault, we are very proud to be able to count on a high-profile ambassador: Sylvain Chavanel. The Green Line, the famous cycle path between Châtellerault and Loudun, was even renamed in his honor in 2017, during the first edition of Vélo, Swing et Petits Pois.. Since then, I have been dying to…

By Héloise Dallez, May 03, 2021

Reading time: 6 min.

Hiking

My 5 favorite hikes

A few years ago, I became a fan of hiking. This activity allows me to combine physical exercise, escape and discoveries. Walking is sometimes the only way to reach places worth a detour. To disconnect from everyday life, I put on my high-top shoes and disappear onto the trails of Grand Châtellerault. Believe me: I don’t…

By Héloise Dallez, Oct 06, 2020

Reading time: 3 min.

Walk on the water
Slow tourism

Evening on the banks of Vienne in Châtellerault

Mild summer evenings can be an opportunity for a getaway for two. Today I decided to surprise my darling. This romantic break will be under the sign of water. River, traditional boat, sunset, shellfish... All the ingredients are there for my beautiful brown to take the bait. 19 p.m.:…

By Héloise Dallez, July 12, 2020

Reading time: 8 min.

Authors

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Laurane

Marie BOUTET