South of Poitiers, in a green setting nestled in the Clain valley, Ligugé offers a stopover between nature and history. Proud of its historical heritage and its privileged natural heritage, the town shows a dynamism shared by its neighbors in the agglomeration community of Grand Poitiers.
The first still visible remains of buildings built in the current town of Ligugé date from the Gallo-Roman period: a basin which would be the center of a sanctuary, dedicated to the god Lug, probably supplied by the sources of the hillside. In 361, Saint Martin moved to Ligugé and founded the oldest monastic establishment in the West still in activity, on the site of the old temple. Passed by many destructions and reconstructions, this place of worship has had fertile periods, especially during the Merovingian and Carolingian periods, the 11th century and the 14th century. While the village is still small, the 19th century transforms Ligugé with the arrival of the train. To take advantage of the natural heritage of the town, a visit to the Givray estate is essential with its hectares of wooded forest, on the edge of which large century-old cedars stand guard. For walking enthusiasts, various paths take place in the most beautiful green spaces of Ligugé.
