Melle:
The sweetness of life is set to Melle. The town enjoys an exceptional natural environment. Soft hills covered with chestnut woods, the fertile meadows surround the town with a gently rolling landscape. Built on a promontory, the town is crossed by three rivers that adorn the landscape of groves. City of art and history, Melle has a rich and unusual historical heritage. Its history will enlighten you on the curiosities that the commune shelters. Present since ancient times, the city exploited its silver mines during the Middle Ages. Galena, that is to say, the lead containing silver, was extracted and then shaped to make change. This minting activity lasted until 1189 when the activity was relocated to other cities in France. Later, Melle became an important center for donkey breeding so much that its reputation and fairs went beyond the country's borders. The mechanization of agriculture put an end to this economic boom. Today, Melle focuses on tourism. Resort and discovery, Melle has many assets that will seduce you.
Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière:
The municipality of Saint-Léger-les-Melle, following its merger with the Enclave de la Martinière from 1 January 1973, became Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière.
With about 1,100 inhabitants, on an area of 2500 hectares, the town is located on a plateau with an altitude of 160 meters.
It is hollowed out by three deep valleys, in which small rivers flow.
Two of them, the Mareuil and the Bignon, form the Légère at Saint-Léger. La Légère, after having crossed the pond of the Rhodia factory, will throw itself in the Berlande at a place called Canteau in the municipality of Paizay-le-Tort.
In the 3rd valley runs the Béronne, fed by the brook of the fountain of Triangle and several small fountains, very popular with fishermen, especially at the foot of Pied Pouzin.
The commune is rural. It still has 24 farms in its villages with goat herds, dairy and lactating cows, beef cattle and a large part of cereals. In this area are also 5 craftsmen (masons, cabinetmaker, lumberjack).
The industrial zone "Rhodia" and the commercial and craft area (which counts about thirty businesses and shops), as well as the town, the city Pierre Brune and the Clos de la Talle, characterize the urban side of the town.
Saint-Léger-la-Martinière is located on the D950 between Poitiers and Saintes. In the crossing of the village, the road takes the name of the Great Way St Jacques de Compostela.
On each side there were old inns that turned into houses, town hall and multipurpose room with its dovecote, falconry next to the bakehouse, flower garden and bowling. On the shaded place of lime trees is the church of the twelfth century.
Today Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière has 1050 inhabitants. The presence on the territory of "Usines de Melle", which was originally a sugar refinery, and the merger in 1972 with the commune of Enclave de Martinière contributed to the demographic expansion.
There are still many historical remains in the woods of Melle and the woods of the guard, ditches testify to the existence of defensive enclosures. In the valley of the Light of the entrances of galleries of extraction, as well as deposits of earth of mines testify to the presence for centuries of researchers of lead silver. In the village there is a part of the hostels of Saint Jacques de Compostela, gateways, carved fireplace.
Melle:
- Every two years, you will be able to attend the biennale of Contemporary Art of Melle which is held in odd years, from July to September. Around a chosen theme, the artists present their sometimes literary works, sometimes painted and often unusual. You will go to a world of cultural discoveries of contemporary art in all its forms.
- There are two other important manifestations of Melle at Boulevard's cafe, even though no boulevard adjoins the café. La Ronde des Jurons first of all, which offers each month a vernissage by a different artist. The opportunity to discover new talents. Then Arts en Boule invite you to a jazz festival where every quarter a satirical press review is offered in addition to concerts. All ending with a portion of oysters sprinkled with muscadet.
- In summer, a classical music festival is held in the Saint-Savinien church, and in late July, you can attend the Boulevard du Jazz.
Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière:
- Poitevin evening in March.
- Feast of chabichou in June.
Les Bêta Makers - l'Atelier à Picorer : Avions et Planeurs
- On 24 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Wednesday, April 24,2024,9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Salle du Tapis Vert - For 10/15 year-olds - The workshop to peck at : Planes and gliders - We build different models of wooden planes and gliders, then experiment with flying objects. The aim : to go further and further ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual membership fee - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Les Bêta Makers - l'Atelier à Picorer : Catapulte
- On 24 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Wednesday, April 24,2024,9:30am to 5:00pm - salle du Tapis Vert - For 6/10 year-olds - Workshop : Catapult - Experiment with lever mechanics to build a high-performance catapult ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual membership fee to the association - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Foire aux Plants
- From 24 to 27 april 2024
- 41 Route de Poitiers
- Plant, vegetable and flower fair from April 24 to 27 in the Intermarché parking lot - To support Ensemble Pays Mellois' actions in Mali. - Contact : Sylvie Manteau tel 06 33 19 02 13
Les Bêta Makers - l'Atelier à Picorer : Avions et Planeurs
- On 25 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Thursday, April 25,2024,9:30 am to 5:00 pm - Salle du Tapis Vert - For 6/10 year-olds - The workshop to peck at : Planes and gliders - We build different models of wooden planes and gliders, then experiment with flying objects. The aim : to go further and further ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual membership fee - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Les Bêta Makers -l'Atelier à Picorer : Fusées à eau
- On 25 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Thursday, April 25,2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - salle du Tapis Vert - For 10/15 year-olds - Workshop : Water rockets - Action … reaction ! Build, perfect and decorate your own water rocket. Countdown to lift-off in Melle ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual subscription to the association - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Les Bêta Makers - l'Atelier à Picorer : Micro-Fusées
- On 26 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Friday, April 26,2024 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm - salle du Tapis Vert - For 10/15 year-olds - Workshop : Micro-rockets - This time, real micro-propellants push the rocket : add a parachute, a hand-cut warhead, and 5,4, 3,2, 1 … lift-off ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual subscription to the association - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Les Bêta Makers - l'Atelier à Picorer : Fusées à eau
- On 26 april 2024
- Rue du Tapis Vert
- Friday, April 26,2024 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm - salle du Tapis Vert - For 6/10 year-olds - Workshop : Water rockets - Action … reaction ! Build, perfect and decorate your own water rocket. Giant or spinning ? It's up to you ! - Prices : 25 ? per day + 10 ? annual subscription to the association - Contact : timon.griffault@labetapi.fr - Tel : 07 80 07 47 66
Soirée Jeux de Société – Thématique « Or et Pierres Précieuses »
- On 26 april 2024
- 2 Place René Groussard
- Friday, April 26 - Café du Boulevard - Every last Friday of the month ? 9pm to 11pm ? Free admission ? Evening meal from 7.30pm Games evening - Game nights are back for your enjoyment, every last Friday of the month, from 9pm to 11pm ! This month, Le Café and La Maison de la Presse will be playing games on the theme of "Gold and precious stones". You're welcome to bring your own games, whether related to the theme or not ! Catering available (reservation recommended). - Board games, card games, darts - all games are welcome !
Match d'Impro
- On 27 april 2024
- Le Grand Châtelier
- Improv Match at Grand Chatelier - Mazières sur Béronne - Melle - Friday April 27 from 8:30pm - B.A.E Niort vs tilt Saintes - Free admission - Reservation on facebook page BAE Impro Niort
Atelier Cuisine de Plantes Sauvages
- On 27 april 2024
- 5 Rue du Bourgneuf, Bêta Lab
- Wild plant cooking workshop - Saturday April 27 from 10am to 12pm at Bêta Lab in Melle - The meadows are beginning to bloom : spring is definitely on its way ! Come and learn how to cook with wild plants ! - Sweet and savory cuisine - Prices : - low budget : 12 ? - member : 15 ? - full price : 20 ? - On registration : - 05 17 30 17 82 - louise.simplicite@mailo.com