Saint-Loup-Lamairé

Classified as Historic Monuments, the castle of Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet has now been converted into guest rooms. Originally built in the 11th century, the building was modified in the 13th century by the addition of a square tower of four levels, before being completely rebuilt in the 17th century by the Count of Caravaz who inspired his Marquis de Carabas to Charles Perrault. A place to welcome the famous Black Prince or the King of France John II the Good when he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Poitiers, the building can still be admired today. The central part recalls the famous castle of Cheverny, while the fifteenth century dungeon, the oldest part of the building, can be seen proudly. French gardens have been reconstructed on the banks of the Thouet, according to plans of the Renaissance. It is possible to discover an orangery redesigned in the eighteenth century, an ornamental garden, or even gardens of pleasure.

As you walk through Saint-Loup-Lamairé, you will be able to discover many old mansions, like the old hotel du Parquet, with its half-timbered facade classified as a Historic Monument, or the house of Arouet listed in the Historic Monuments. like the house at the gallery.

Be sure to visit the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church with its imposing altarpiece or the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil house. There are also some vestiges of the old urban fortifications, and it is possible to admire the old castle of the city.

Like many towns in the valley of the Thouet, Saint-Loup-Lamairé is crossed by the hiking trail GR36 which allows to admire the most beautiful landscapes of the locality.

The market is held every Sunday morning.

Every year in June, the city organizes its festival of painting and sculpture with two days of festivities, including a competition and exhibitions.

For the national holiday, on July 14, Saint-Loup-Lamairé organizes a day of celebration with a large hike in the vicinity.

At the end of the year, the city also offers a Christmas market.

• On 1 june 2024
• Place des Poulies
• A guinguette will be held on Saturday June 1, from 7pm, at Place des Poulies in Saint-Loup-Lamairé. Free admission. Entertainment by the group "Cocktail Pian's". Food truck and refreshments on site. Organized by the association Le Gardon.

• From 1 to 2 june 2024
• 6 Grand Rue Théophane Venard
• Printemps des Artistes brings together painters and sculptors to present their work on weekends in May and June, organized by the association "Les Rendez-Vous de Saint-Loup". See you from 2 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, at 6 grand rue Théophane Vénard, Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet. This will give you a foretaste of the painting and sculpture festival to be held on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. On June 1 and 2, artist Nathalie Soulet will be exhibiting her work. Full program available in the images.

• On 1 june 2024
• Place des Poulies
• Observe and listen to river birds with the Groupe Ornithologique des Deux-Sèvres. Meet at 10 a.m. for a 5-hour walk. Bring a picnic and suitable footwear. For children aged 8 and over who can swim. Bookings on the Syndicat Mixte de la Vallée du Thouet website : http://www.valleeduthouet.fr. Information : 06 38 77 08 47 / 06 38 77 10 61. Discover the full program of activities proposed for the canoe outings and as part of the Thouet Spring Festival in the pictures.

• On 1 june 2024
• Impasse du Lac
• The Eole79 Association is organizing a rcb, rco and Windsurfer regatta. For those who wish to spend the weekend at the lake, you can now reserve your places at the lake camping : 06 95 24 61 26. EOLE 79 offers windsurfing, Optimist and Laser activities on the Cébron Lake, in Saint-Loup-Lamairé from April to October. Contact : 06 95 49 65 56 / contacteole79@gmail.com

• From 8 to 9 june 2024
• 6 Grand Rue Théophane Venard
• Printemps des Artistes brings together painters and sculptors to present their work on weekends in May and June, organized by the association "Les Rendez-Vous de Saint-Loup". See you from 2 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, at 6 grand rue Théophane Vénard, Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet. This will give you a foretaste of the painting and sculpture festival to be held on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. On June 8 and 9, artist Cathy Monnier will be exhibiting her work. Full program available in the images.

• From 8 to 9 june 2024
• The Chevauchées du Thouet association is organizing an equestrian trail ride. This association organizes events combining tourism and equestrian leisure activities. Registration for this event closes on June 1.

• From 15 to 16 june 2024
• 6 Grand Rue Théophane Venard
• Printemps des Artistes brings together painters and sculptors to present their work on weekends in May and June, organized by the association "Les Rendez-Vous de Saint-Loup". See you from 2 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, at 6 grand rue Théophane Vénard, Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet. This will give you a foretaste of the painting and sculpture festival to be held on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. On June 15 and 16, artist Chantal Gadreau will be exhibiting her work. Full program available in the images.

• On 21 june 2024
• The association des Gardons, the association des Festoyeurs, in collaboration with the pizzeria "l'Expresso" and the rotisserie "la Faim de Loup", are organizing a music festival on Friday June 21 from 7 pm, in front of the church and Place des Poulies, in Saint-Loup-Lamairé. Several groups will offer a lively and varied evening. Free admission, food and refreshment stands. Information : 06 83 43 55 54 / lesfestoyeurs79@outlook.com.

• From 22 to 23 june 2024
• 6 Grand Rue Théophane Venard
• Printemps des Artistes brings together painters and sculptors to present their work on weekends in May and June, organized by the association "Les Rendez-Vous de Saint-Loup". See you from 2 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 am and 2 pm to 6 pm, at 6 grand rue Théophane Vénard, Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet. This will give you a foretaste of the painting and sculpture festival to be held on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. On June 22 and 23, artist Ingrid Brosseau-Pierron will be exhibiting her work. Full program available in the images.

• On 26 june 2024
• Meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet Tourist Office for a 5 km discovery hike, including a visit to Aymeric Legrand's nursery (Les Vergers de la tête rousse). Picnic at Lac du Cébron. In partnership with Airvault Accueille and Les Vergers de la Tête Rousse. Free, by reservation only. Tourist Office 05 49 70 84 03 / 05 49 64 82 45.