For a stay in Saivres, you can focus on three specific themes: hiking, architectural history and sailing at Plan d’eau de la Touche Poupard. Cultural sights include Église Saint-Pierre and Château de l’Herbaudière; the Sèvre and Plan d’eau offer different ways to enjoy the water. You can focus on historic buildings, the landscape or activities on the water.
Trails in the Chambon valley
The “La Carrière de Donia” hiking route starts and ends on the Magnou side, opposite the tennis court. Another route is called “Boucle de la vallée du Chambon et de la carrière de Donia”. It offers a way to explore the bocage landscapes in the Chambon valley and can be enjoyed on horseback, on foot or by VTC.
The two routes can be distinguished according to what you are looking for: “La Carrière de Donia” specifies its start and end points, while the Boucle combines its landscape setting with several ways of getting around. Both can be explored on foot; the Boucle can also be enjoyed on horseback or by VTC.
Architectural history from Saint-Pierre to Herbaudière
Église Saint-Pierre in Saivres was built in the 13th century. Its most recent reconstruction took place from 1874 to 1878. The stained-glass windows, dating from 1879, were made by Pierre-Eugène Guérithault, a glass painter from Poitiers. The timeline thus stretches from its medieval origins through its reconstruction to the windows installed the following year.
Château de l’Herbaudière offers a different architectural focus. Its new residential building was constructed in 1599; monumental fireplaces have been preserved inside. Today, the château is listed as a historic monument. Saint-Pierre can be explored through its architectural history and stained glass, while the château offers residential architecture, interior features and its current listing status.
Water and sailing
Plan d’eau de la Touche Poupard lies within the boundaries of Saivres, Éxireuil, Saint-Georges de Noisné and Clavé. The Sèvre is a separate feature: the river flows through Saivres. Thus, the area includes a body of water within the boundaries of four communes and a river flowing through Saivres.
Cercle de voile de la Touche Poupard offers family sailing with your own equipment or equipment available on site; the options listed are catamaran, canoe and Optimist. An introduction to sailing in an Optimist, catamaran and Hansa is also offered at Plan d’eau. The activities overlap in offering Optimist and catamaran sailing; canoe is listed for family sailing, while Hansa is listed for the introductory session. Check the current arrangements before taking part.
If you are looking for a hotel in Saivres, choosing a theme can help you plan your trip: hiking, architectural history or sailing each offers a different focus for your stay. Plan your trip around whichever of these aspects matters most to you.
Discover more destinations: La Chapelle-Pouilloux, Ménigoute, Pamproux, Granzay-Gript, Germond-Rouvre, Faye-L'abbesse, Scillé, La Forêt-Sur-Sèvre
For the regional travel overview: Deux-Sèvres.
