When well-being takes root in Grand Châtellerault…

Today I would like to introduce you to the botanical wealth of the region. Here are three inspiring initiatives by enthusiasts who uncover the secrets of plants and awaken our senses with their "pleasure, relaxation and fitness" preparations. The idea is not to replace the doctor or the pharmacist but rather to extend the tradition maintained in the monasteries...

Héloise Dallez

Sénillé-Saint-Sauveur, land of flavors

Truffles, saffron, cheese, organic oil, beef, sheep and pork, organic fruits and vegetables and even artisanal pasta! Farmers and producers are teeming and flourishing in Sénillé-Saint-Sauveur, eight kilometers east of Châtellerault. If we add a gourmet restaurant and a producers' market, it's a safe bet that the town could claim, if it…

Héloise Dallez

The Hotel Restaurant le Clos Paillé: an enchanted break in La Roche Posay

Today I'm taking you with me on a trip to La Roche Posay. Nestled in the heart of Vienne, this medieval town is renowned for its thermal water with multiple benefits. In the heart of this charming city, there is an exceptional establishment that invites travelers into a bubble of relaxation: the Hotel Restaurant Le Clos Paillé. Dive with me into…

Marie BOUTET

Top culinary specialties from Poitou

Welcome to the heart of Poitou (in Poitevin Poetou), an ancient French province, renowned for its historical heritage, its gentle way of life and above all its delicious cuisine! Nestled between the Loire and the Gironde, Poitou offers a range of authentic flavors that will delight the taste buds of the most demanding gourmets! So let's go !…

Marie BOUTET

Lencloître mustard

This winter, curiosity and a taste for the land guided my steps to Sérigny. In this village of Lencloîtrais where melon is king, stands the castle of Saint-Bonnet (16th century). In 2019 when he had just bought the building, Alain Jomier discovered manuscripts dating from the end of the 19th century. Among them: the history and…

Héloise Dallez

My 5 favorite markets in Grand Châtellerault

With a wicker basket under my arm, I like to marvel at the juicy melon from Haut-Poitou, smell the smell of roast chicken, salivate over the famous Chabichou, compose a bouquet of fresh flowers... After mingling with the curious , I indulge in my little ritual: having a drink on the terrace on the village square. Then I take…

Héloise Dallez

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…

Héloise Dallez

My 5 favorite spots for a picnic

From the first rays of spring sunshine until the Indian summer, unconstrained country meals are one of the pleasures of my little family. Arthur in particular, our youngest son, loves picnics. Choose the ideal place to unfold the checkered tablecloth, take the food out of the wicker basket, play dinner, eat with the...

Héloise Dallez

Slow tourism in Ingrandes-sur-Vienne

I have had the opportunity several times to go to Ingrandes-sur-Vienne, north of Châtellerault, half an hour from Touraine and Berry. And I thought: this town ticks all the boxes for a “Slow” destination! It benefits from numerous gentle paths including along the banks of the Vienne,…

Héloise Dallez

My locavore party menu

Need inspiration for holiday cooking? In order to live up to my nickname, “Sissi the Ambassador of Grand Châtellerault”, I imagined a New Year's Eve menu based on nuggets unearthed from local producers. And to complete my suggestions and recipes, I called on two specialists: • Isabelle Bureau, winemaker at Domaine des Renardières in Ouzilly, ex-oenologist, •…

Héloise Dallez

Hats off to the Haut-Poitou melon

In the top 5 of my favorite regional specialties, reigns the king of summer; I named the Haut-Poitou melon. Proud of its recognition by the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) label, I really wanted to know more, especially since I learned that a third of the farms are located in Grand Châtellerault. What’s better than a visit…

Héloise Dallez

Lencloître has its fair

On July 6, to celebrate the school holidays, I asked my eldest son to accompany me to the Lencloître Fair. I had been planning to go there for a long time, as I had happy childhood memories with my grandparents. As it falls on the first Monday of each month, I promised myself to take advantage…

Héloise Dallez

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