2. Panzoult trails - Route 3

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Discover the charming village of Panzoult, where history and nature blend harmoniously. With an ancient church, old ruins, peaceful picnic areas, and enchanting vineyards, embark on a journey that will transport you through time and landscapes.

Enjoy these moments of relaxation and let yourself be charmed by the Sibyl's Cave, the Gueule-Noire Woods, and the Ruau Valley.

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Description

The village of Panzoult
The church dedicated to St. Vincent, with its 11th-century façade, 12th-century bell tower, 13th-century choir, and 16th-century nave. The curious sundial on the south façade of the 17th-century pavilion adjoining the village hall (decipher it if you can).
The recreation area
Fishing, games, tennis, "boules" (game played with metal balls), but above all, the starting point of the trails.
Castel, 15th-century (private property)
Clinging to the hillside, it is the former residence of the lord of Panzoult. The communal cave, dug into the tuffeau stone, is arranged to host events. Picnic area
Airliva and La Pointevinière
Magnificent viewpoint over the village of Panzoult, the Vienne Valley, and the Richelais.
The Ruau Valley
On the banks of one of its tributaries, the Chèvre little stream, there is a wooded picnic area.
The pond and the Bois-Girault Mill (private property)
On the hillside, the Sibylle cave immortalized by Rabelais, where the witch Panurge consults about his marriage.
La Chauvinière - Picnic Area
This hamlet, which had 123 inhabitants in 1878, including several weavers, now has only a handful of residents. See the washhouse and its fountain. Possible return to the village of Panzoult (family walk).
Crossing the Gueule-Noire woods

Departure : Recreation Area
Arrival : Recreation Area
Towns crossed : Panzoult