Historical adventuresIn the Haut Val de Sèvre

Historical adventures

A territory rich in history.

History is a way to go back in time, and experience another moment from our past. From prehistory to the Gauls and the Roman era, through to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance… Protestantism, the Huguenots and the World Wars… Everything you are looking for in terms of historical adventures, you will find it here , on the territory of the Haut Val de Sèvre.

Haut Val de Sèvre

On our historical roads

Military history

Protestant History

Unmissable museums

Four museums with a wide variety of themes dotted around the territory of Haut Val de sèvre, to satisfy your curiosity!

Museum of the Tumulus of Bougon

TSF Museum

NCO Museum

Museum of rural life and headdresses

Remarkable and listed historical sites

The Roman bridge in Azay Le Bruler and the Gaulish road known as the “Chemin Chevaleret” linking Poitiers to the sea, was improved by the Romans and still exists today.

Remarkable people… The Château de Cherveux, built in the 15th century by Robert Cunningham, a Scottish captain, who after serving Charles VII became captain of the guard under Louis XI.

Abbey of Saint-Maixent l’école

Castle of Cherveux

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Haut Val de Sèvre

Sporty Thrills

Nature exploration

Cultural experiences