Situated near the forest of Hermitain, La Couarde is a small town very pleasant, situated between Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole, La Mothe-Saint-Héray and Melle.
The town has existed since 1793 and the village of Goux has been attached in 1890.
The inhabitants of La Couarde are called "Cowards".
La Couarde Temple: Built in the early 20th century, the temple houses a part of La Couarde Protestantism Museum Poitevin including the history of the period known as the "desert" where they held secret meetings. A genealogy center has also found a place.
SIGHTSEEING
Museum of Protestantism Poitevin.
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Village festival with festivities July 14.
Mushroom Fair in October.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Cascades to the Well of Hell.
Walk uphill to the Lady of Chambrille.
Visit the Romanesque churches in Melle.
Visit the abbey and the edges of Sevre Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole.
The banks of the Sevre and Moulin, La Mothe-Saint-Héray.
Village Exoudun.
The essentials:
Ascent "The lady Chambrille" to 5 km.
The waterbody Lambon 5 km.
A walk in the forest Hermitain 2 km.
Tour or tasting dairy (goat cheese, cheesy meal) to 10 minutes.
Sources of the Sevre Niortaise or Lambon.
Discovery of the cities of:
8 km: Exoudun (very old houses, bubbling fountain).
9 km: La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Mill Drive in Valley Sevre).
An old farmhouse, full of character, with hillside setting in verdant, peaceful countryside. The rooms are spacious and comfortable each with a different ambiance: 'Fleur de Tilleul'...
Located 5.9 km from La Couarde
50 € the double room
L'Ancienne Ecole
Lezay
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Located 12.8 km from La Couarde
From 65 € to 85 € the double room
Moulin de la papeterie
8.8
La Crèche
Theresa & Pascal welcome you in a beautiful natural setting, relaxing and comfortable on the edge of the Sevre Niortaise. Choose your accommodation at your convenience in your room....
At the junction of the Marais Poitevin, Futuroscope and the Atlantic coast, our cottage sleeps up to 8 people in a green quiet and relaxing.
Located 6 km from La Couarde
From 350 € to 450 € per week
Gîte de la maison de la place
Sainte-Néomaye
Discover the charm of the campaign two sévrienne, close to major routes, halfway between Futuroscope and the Marais Poitevin. At the heart of a village green, 2 cottages adjacent new...
Located 9.9 km from La Couarde
From 350 € to 520 € per week
Gîte de la Piochère
8.4
Nanteuil
Annex of a house of lord, the lodging is an old bakehouse of the 18° century. Small house with 2 levels, completly equiped with total comfort. Garden with a bower and for the childern...
We are a small family run camping and caravan site in the Deux Sevres region which has on average around 2400 hours of sunshine every year! Second only to Provence and the Côte d'Azur!...
Hostellerie de l'Abbaye is in the village of Celles-sur-Belle and is 13 km from the A10 motorway. It features an on-site brasserie and a restaurant with exposed wooden beams and chandeliers....
Located 7.5 km from La Couarde
Room from 57 €
Les Chenets
9.4
Chenay
Located in the village of Chenay in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, this guesthouse offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and a garden with a terrace. Guest rooms at Les Chenets...
Located 9.6 km from La Couarde
Room from 47 €
Le Logis Saint Martin
7.4
Saint-Maixent-l'École
Located between Niort and Poitiers, on the banks of the River Sèvre, this fine 17th century manor house is the ideal place if you want to discover the Marais Poitevin region, La Rochelle...
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