Feel like running away from people? A holiday away from the crowds and traditional tourist trails? Head for Saires, in the Vienne, for a stay in the heart of the elegant French countryside.
Just 30 minutes north of Châtellerault and 43 kilometres from Poitiers, the village of Saires takes its place in the heart of abundant and unspoilt nature in the Pays Loudunais. Close to the forest of Scévolles, classified as a Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest, Saires is the perfect place to stay if you like hiking. To allow you to contemplate the most beautiful landscapes, the town has a number of walking paths and cycling routes... in great numbers! In all, there are nearly twenty marked trails criss-crossing the Loudunaise countryside, routes that you can take whether you are a pedestrian, mountain bike fan or a horse-riding enthusiast. The Green Line, the Chemin de Ligugé, but also the Loudun-Fontevraud trails, or the large loop linking Monts-sur-Guesnes to Chinon will allow you to discover all the beauty of this beautiful corner of France. Moreover, with family or friends, the leisure centre of Saint-Cyr (30 minutes away) will be perfect for the practice of a multitude of sports activities such as golf, lake swimming, kayaking, pedal boats, optimist, catamaran, sailing... Enough to satisfy all desires.
Saires will also delight lovers of history and beautiful heritage. Also, after having taken the time to visit the heart of the town to discover its Saint-Pierre church of half-Romanesque and half-Gothic style, and the old buildings which make the history of the city such as the old fortified house of Crouailles, let's head for the Loire Castles! Situated near Saires, they are all less than an hour's drive from the town, a little more if you are cycling through the region. Several of these emblematic castles of French History are worth a visit: The Royal Fortress of Chinon (39 kilometres away), Montsoreau Castle, Saumur Castle and its Museum (55 kilometres away), the medieval castle of Langeais (62 kilometres away), Ussé Castle (50 kilometres away), the elegant castle of Villandry (64 kilometres away) and the marvellous castle of Azay-le-Rideau (55 kilometres away) are some of the Loire Valley castles located near Saires that we highly recommend you to visit. Finally, Poitiers and its famous Futuroscope are only 33 kilometres from the town, so you can visit this theme park that is the envy of the whole world in just a few minutes. Fantastic shows, futuristic animations, fun attractions for the whole family and other scientific discoveries will complete your holidays in the Vienne.
