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Parthenay

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Deux-Sèvres

The capital of Gâtine, a town of Art and History and an old stopping place along the Way of St. James, the medieval town of Parthenay on the banks of the Thouet invites lovers of architecture to discover its ancient heritage. See relics of the old Castle of the Lords of Parthenay: ramparts dotted with towers, the bridge and the door of St. James, which form a picturesque scene with the peaceful river; Rue de la Vau Saint-Jacques, where the pilgrims used to stop, and its old half-timbered houses; the Romanesque gate of the Church of Our Lady of La Couldre; the gate to the Citadel, town as the Clock Tower, from the early 13th century...There are so many wonders to admire on a walk in the area!

The Georges Turpin Museum is all about the history and development of the town from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and is based in the House of Local Cultures on Rue Vau Saint-Jacques. It contains archaeological collections (coins, stones), Parthenay earthenware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, paintings, prints and photographs, as well as temporary exhibitions.

Every Wednesday morning, one of the biggest livestock markets in France takes place at Bellevue fairground, with the cattle market at 8 am and the sheep market at 9.30 am.

In July, the Parthenay International Fun Festival or FLIP (Festival Ludique International de Parthenay) takes place. This festive event features all kinds of games!

Additional information
Parthenay

Parthenay is a town in the Deux-Sèvres, in the Aquitaine region, 50 km north-east of Niort.

The city is considered the capital of the natural and historical region of Gâtine, which makes up the central third of the department, between the Vendée in the west and the region of Poitiers in the east.

The locality whose territory is vast of 11 km ² developed on a spur dominating a loop of the course of Thouet. Step on the pilgrimage path to Saint-Jacques, it is strengthened by its lords who combine with the opportunities with the Counts of Anjou or Poitiers and change alliances during the Hundred Years War.

Affected by the wars of religion, Parthenay then found some prosperity thanks to its famous livestock fair, then in the nineteenth century the establishment of textile units and then its food industry.

Now with almost 11,000 inhabitants, Parthenay and its surroundings are labeled Country of Art and History, thanks to a heritage preserved and highlighted. But the city is also appreciated for its green environment and cultural vitality.

Things to see and do

Long nicknamed "the small Carcassonne of the West", Parthenay offers visitors a wide range of heritage buildings (citadel, castle, ramparts, churches and number of old houses with timber sides) justifying long walks in this city too rich than picturesque.

Among the must-sees, the old seigniorial castle built in the eleventh century, of triangular shape, and which remain the defensive elements in granite. The lodgings are gone.

From the medieval wall, which was marked with 30 towers, were preserved several testimonies.

On the religious level, the church of St. Peter "Parthenay le Vieux", slightly eccentric, Romanesque style, dates from the eleventh century and we appreciate its rich ornamentation outside (sculptures). The Notre-Dame de la Coultre church, former chapel of the castle, dismantled by the wars of religion and during the Revolution, remains a remarkable Romanesque portal where sculptures evoke "the announcement to Zachariah of the birth of Saint John the Baptist "," the Annunciation to Mary "or representing" the Christ surrounded by angels and the six old men of the Apocalypse ". Note that some bas-reliefs are preserved at the Louvre Museum in Paris. We will still include in a circuit the Sainte-Croix church, former collegiate church of the castle, built in the twelfth century. It has undergone many modifications and restorations over the centuries and its portal has been razed.

On the civil level, to see also, the door of the Citadel (or clock tower) with its two almond towers (XIII), surmounted by a belfry built in the fifteenth century, and had a guard room overlooking the rampart walkway. As for the gate of the Citadel, it is the link between the city and the fortified wall, from which one enjoys a view of the picturesque district of Saint-Paul.

Other sites or buildings of this "small Carcassonne": the Bastille of Richemont (XVth century) built to reinforce the castle because of the progress of the artillery, and the turns of Powder and Harcourt (XIII) are still worth look.

Guided tours of the entire historic heart are proposed by the Tourist Office (information on +33 5 49 64 24 24).

As for the Interpretation Center for Architecture and Heritage, it offers exhibitions, a documentary center and a teaching area. Information on +33 5 49 94 92 31.

A visit to the city museum provides a better understanding of the history of this ancient city through collections of archaeological objects, ancient documents, models and, in another tradition, a splendid collection dedicated to knowledge -make local in terms of earthenware. Open all year from Wednesday to Sunday. Closed during Christmas holidays. Free entry. Information on +33 (0) 5 49 94 90 27. The museum is housed in the House of Cultures de Pays, at the foot of the emblematic Porte Saint-Jacques, where there is also a space dedicated to live shows. Information on +33 5 49 64 85 10.

In terms of culture, the Cordeliers Chapel (Gothic style, dating back to the 13th century), is now dedicated to hosting artistic exhibitions from the end of March to the end of October. Contact at +33 5 49 64 85 10. And lastly, there is the Archipelago hall, which was built in what was the tribunal under the Revolution, and which includes a studio and spaces dedicated to singing and dancing, and the Diff'Art hall devoted to contemporary music and a program of numerous concerts. throughout the year (jazz, rock...). Information on +33 5 49 64 85 10.

After these sites dedicated to heritage and culture, place the many parks and gardens of the city.

Starting with the leisure center adjacent to the campsite, bordering the Thouet, vast 7 hectares for walking and relaxation. There is also a sports course, picnic tables and playgrounds.

In the center, the Férolle garden was laid out in the medieval spirit of yesteryear. Are gathered an orchard, a "terrace of simple" dedicated to medicinal plants, around a fountain, a lawn and flowered area, the "meadow", and a kitchen garden.

Decidedly rich in the matter, Parthenay still has the garden of the Avenue General de Gaulle, the park of Loges (classified site), which includes a course around a pond lined with trees, the Prée, space natural green, from which one enjoys an exceptional view on the ramparts and the castle, and finally the space Chico Mendès, which are all pleasant places to walk.

For larger hikes, other routes and circuits are marked from the city or crossing, such as the greenway on an old railway or the GR36 (which connects the Channel to the Mediterranean via the Deux-Sèvres). Maps and information on +33 5 49 64 24 24.

In terms of sports and recreation, the city has a bowling alley (contact +33 5 49 65 07 70), a 4-hectare motocross ground accessible to visitors and tourists, a skate park and finally an aquatic center that combines swimming, games and relaxation (25 m pool, beaches and solariums, giant slide, beach volleyball...). Price: 3.10 and 4.30 euros. Information on +33 5 49 71 08 90.

Places of interest

Events and festivities

Every Wednesday morning, under the market, the market maintains the merchant tradition of the city and is an opportunity to enjoy the rich soil of Gâtinais.
In May, the festival "Ah en la rue" offers theater, puppet shows, concerts and circus arts.
In June, the international fun festival brings together thousands of young people and adults for games mainly organized in the open air.
In July and August, the festival De Bouche à Oreille organizes concerts, animations and workshops.
End of August, crafts market in the medieval district.

En mai, Joue au Tennis Comme il te Plait !

From 1 to 31 may 2024
Rue du Porteau Rouge, Tennis Squash Parthenaisien
As part of the "Terre de Jeux 2024" scheme, the town of Parthenay and Tennis Squash Parthenaisien are making two outdoor courts available free of charge throughout May. - For those interested in playing afterwards, "summer passes" are available for 20 ? to access the facilities in June, July and August. - So grab your rackets ! Make the most of it !

Festival Ah? 2024

From 24 may to 5 june 2024
Divers lieux à Parthenay et en Gâtine
The Ah ? festival wanted to ? declare its flame ? Quite simply. - On the menu for this passionate and exciting 22nd edition : - 18 performing arts companies and artists : Cie Midi à l'ouest, Cie Carabosse, the Blues Pillac/Magidson duo, Les Batteurs de pavés, Cirque Compost, Cie Facile d'excès, Cie Underground, Babette largo, Cie L'arbre à vache, Cie des chemins de terre, Mash-Up Production, Cirque Galapiat, Cie L'ours à pied, DJ Cottron et DJ P'tit Lu Wonder, Cie La Boca Abierta. - 8 towns crossed : Parthenay, Châtillon-sur-Thouet, Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay, Saint-Loup sur Thouet, Les Châteliers, Saint-Marc La Lande, Saint-Aubin le Cloud, Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers. - Theater, street and fairground arts, circus, puppets, clowns, dance, concerts, entertainment - Bar and catering on site.

Festival ah? 2024 - les Misérables

On 29 may 2024
Avenue Félix Lambert, Cité Leclerc
Les misérables - Les Batteurs de pavés (Switzerland) - We love them ! - Telling Victor Hugo's Les Misérables now, - A good idea ? Have the dramatic, intertwined fates - Of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette & Co still have something to tell us - to tell us nearly two centuries later ? - Yes, they do, and we're going to have a few laughs too ! - Les Batteurs, a well-known festival duo, revisit this seminal - 19th-century novel into a hyper-interactive, pink-library-style show - In their own pink library style…but not quite so pink ! - In partnership with : - CSC Châtillon-sur-Thouet and association CLE (as part of a family afternoon at Cité Leclerc on May 29), mpt, erea, ape and Commune de Saint-Aubin le Cloud, Commune de Saint-Pardoux-Soutiers.

FESTIVAL AH? - Sauver Richard

On 31 may 2024
2 Rue de la Citadelle, Place de la Mairie
Saving Richard - Mash-up Production (Poitiers) - For the love of theater ! - In a society on the brink of collapse, five stubborn actors, poetic nostalgics and feverish dramatic depressives in need of recognition in a world where dreams and fiction have deserted them, try to survive the chaos to create their new play : Shakespeare ? S ? Richard III ? - In a hilarious race against time for these artists in search of great roles and encounters with the public, despite budget cuts and the dismissal of part of the team, they will perform in front of you, for art, for the love of the gesture. - They're going to save Richard ! - Open to all audiences aged 10 and over - 55mn - 10/8 € - in French only - PASS ? 2 Friday evening shows : 18/15 € (La brise de la pastille) - These tickets will only be available at the festival box office.

ANNULÉ - Festival Ah? - Poketo Poketo Poketo Poum Poum Poum

On 31 may 2024
55 Rue Jean Jaurès, Ancien magasin Tipic
Poketo poketo poketo poum poum poum - Cie des Chemins de terre (Belgium) - Verbal delirium on asphalt - Poetry in the street ? Yes. More than ever, in the midst of the world ? S conflagration, amidst pesticide assassins and switched-on televisions, in the face of rows of helmeted agents and safety instructions, poetry is necessary. The poet Timotéo Sergoï, a crazy orator, invites us on an original stroll down Rue Jean Jaurès, as he displays his poetic posters. - For all ages 7 and up.

Festival Ah? - THE FAMOUS CHORAL BAND

On 31 may 2024
Place du Drapeau, Scène kiosque
The famous choral band - (Conductor : Pascale Rambaud) - "Originally from the Parthenay region, with a love of life and people, a passion for exotic rhythms and sounds and a love of ? - of exotic rhythms and sounds, and chocolate lovers, our choir ? The Famous Choral Band ? Has been performing a travel-inducing repertoire for almost twenty-five years !

Festival Ah? - DJ Cottron

From 31 may to 1 june 2024
Place du Drapeau, Scène kiosque
As you'll have gathered, DJ Cottron isn't one for visual communication ? But when it comes to communicating his love for music that's old-fashioned, outdated, curious, sometimes funny, but above all terribly catchy and danceable, he spares no effort and wears out his soles like the devil behind his turntables. - In duo or battle mode with DJ Ptit LU Wonder on Saturday June 1 between midday and 1am.

Le cap Vers l'an Jeux 2024

From 31 may to 1 june 2024
1 Rue du Petit Sanitat, Parc des sports l'Enjeu
Le cap vers l ? an jeux 2024 ? Is a sports and solidarity project run by Parthenay ? S 4 running associations. The aim is to take advantage of the passage of the Olympic flame through Parthenay to promote sport in the Gâtine region. - The event consists of a 24-hour relay with a common objective for all teams : to run a minimum of 2024 km. Each team manages itself autonomously, with one runner (or walker !) active throughout the event, and keeps its own record of the distance covered. There is no limit to the number of participants per team ! - In addition to bringing together people from all walks of life around a single discipline, the event is also about solidarity ! All profits will be donated to Cap 2024 sans peur du Handicap. - The challenge will take place within the stadium over a 500 m course. - Registration : on site or on HelloAsso.

"Le Cap-Vert" : Exposition de Photos

From 31 may to 29 june 2024
6 Place Georges Picard, Médiathèque Parthenay
As part of the Olympic Games and the Cape Verde delegation's visit to Parthenay, the Parthenay-Gâtine Community of Communes has set up an exhibition on the Archipelago's agriculture and gastronomy. - The exhibition can be viewed during media library opening hours.

FESTIVAL AH? - Vive le Sport

From 31 may to 2 june 2024
La Chapelle des Cordeliers, Rue Baptiste Marcet
Exhibition of humorous drawings - Vive le sport by Claude Serre - Friday May 31st from 6pm to 8pm - Saturday 01 and Sunday 02 June, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm. - Ubu sport ! - Serre is a great cartoonist, whose drawings have traveled all over the world and into the libraries of every family in France. A veritable entomologist of laughter, he tracks the foibles of modern man with infectious glee. In this Olympic year, and to salute the passage of the flame through Parthenay, the Ah ? Festival is pleased to present 50 drawings in which he sketches sport and Olympism. - In partnership with : the Café des Arts (where you can find part of the exhibition from May 15 to the end of June)