Chef-Boutonne - Tourism, Holidays & Weekends (2025)

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Municipality of Deux-Sèvres, in the region of New Aquitaine, Chef-Boutonne takes place about forty kilometers from Niort, on the edge of the Charentes. That which owes its name to the Boutonne river, which has its source on the spot, is located eighty kilometers from Poitiers and sixty kilometers from Angouleme.

Occupied in the Gallo-Roman era, the town of Chef-Boutonne remained known in history for two of its celebrities, Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes, great defender of Louis XI, and Jean-François Cail, great industrialist of the nineteenth century. Theater of several seats over time, the city grew strongly in the eighteenth century with the establishment of a faience, and in the nineteenth century with several textile industries.

From its rich past, the small town has retained an important architectural and cultural heritage to discover the time of a stay in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChef-Boutonne
Postcode79110
Tourism labels
Latitude46.1104080 (N 46° 6’ 37”)
Longitude-0.0734120 (W 0° 4’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 71m to 159m
Surface area40.38 km²
Population2514 inhabitants
Density62 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNiort (41km, 46 min)
Insee code79083
IntercommunalityCC Mellois en Poitou
DepartmentDeux-Sèvres
TerritoryPoitou
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Loubigné4.5km (8 min)
Saint-Martin-d'Entraigues4.5km (5 min)
Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d'Entraigues5.1km (5 min)
Alloinay5.8km (10 min)
Melleran6.6km (11 min)
Luché-sur-Brioux6.8km (7 min)
Valdelaume7.1km (10 min)
Loubillé7.7km (8 min)
Aubigné8.7km (11 min)
Chérigné9.5km (11 min)
Lusseray9.6km (12 min)
Paizay-le-Chapt9.8km (12 min)
Lorigné11.6km (16 min)
Theil-Rabier12.1km (14 min)
Fontivillié12.3km (13 min)

Things to see and do

The church Saint-Chartier is part of the first buildings listed as Historical Monuments in the mid-nineteenth century. Romanesque, it dates from the early twelfth century, and has a hundred sculptures and a funerary slab engraved from the early thirteenth century. Taking place on a secondary road of Saint Jacques de Compostela, it was enlarged in the 16th century to accommodate the many pilgrims.

Him also classified as an historical monument, the castle of Javarzay takes place on a site formerly occupied by a Gallo-Roman farm. Merovingian royal farm in the sixth century, it becomes one of the first castles of the Renaissance in Poitou. Built by François de Rochechouart around 1515, it presents twelve towers. This white stone building covered with slate reveals a turret staircase screw feudal type that serves the entire castle. A nineteenth-century orangery can also be visited, and the nineteenth-century wing houses exhibitions of artists. Inside, you can discover an exhibition retracing the life and work of Jean-François Cail, a bedroom of the Second Empire, a beautiful collection of headdresses and hats or reconstructions of scenes of the past.

Built in the first half of the 19th century, the Notre-Dame church is worth a visit with its neoclassical style making it look like La Madeleine in Paris.

While walking in the town, do not forget to admire the castle of which it remains two towers and a part of the wall of enclosure, the town hall of the XIXth century and its park with the bust of Jean-François Cail or laundries and mills that surround the surroundings.

Places of interest

Monuments

Castle of Javarzay

Natural sites

Wood of Loubigné

Events and festivities

  • Exhibitions are organized all year round at the castle.
  • The market is held every Saturday morning.
  • In June, the town offers a big fair.

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Castle Javarzay

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Weather

Wednesday 22 january

Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C

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Thursday 23 january

Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C

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Friday 24 january

Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C

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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

  • Trail rides and Discoveries over the Boutonne: 4 km around the city to discover its strengths on foot or by bike.
  • Trail rides and Discoveries and circuit Sumptuous to Tillou.
  • Three Circuit Lavoirs to Loubillé.
  • Trail rides and Discoveries in Hanc and Bouin.
  • Horseback riding in the village of Breuil-Coiffault (common Hanc).

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hot air baloon flight in the Marais Poitevin from NiortNature and the great outdoors169€ Épannes (42km)
Stained glass workshopArts and Crafts130€ Curzay-sur-Vonne (43km)
Tree Climbing Park near Saintes in Charente-MaritimeSports sensations13€ Saint-Bris-des-Bois (48km)
Prestige Tour and Cognac TastingEntertainment35€ Mainxe-Gondeville (49km)
Discovery tour Braastad CognacEntertainment15€ Mainxe-Gondeville (49km)

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Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Botanical trailHikeEasy1:00Mons (27km)
Trotte-Renard MillVillage visitEasy1:30Bunzac (56km)

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The Romanesque triad of MelleSt. Hilary, St. Peter and St. Savinien... these three churches make Melle an unmissable stop for all lovers of Romanesque art!
The Royal Abbey of Celles-sur-BelleA majestic ensemble rebuilt in the 17th century by the architect François le Duc
TussonThis village has preserved numerous old houses
RuffecIts Romanesque church, its narrow streets, its river banks

Bed & breakfasts

Maison du Tilleul Argente9.675House with 3 bedrooms in Courcôme65€ per double roomThe very comfortable bed and breakfast with breakfast included. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.We take the Covid-19 precautions very seriously with rigourous cleaning. Masks and disinfectant hand gel are available.Close to Ruffec,…Located 21km from Chef-Boutonne

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The Logis du FourHouse with 2 bedrooms in Soudan64€ to 70€ per double roomIn a small green setting in the heart of Soudan, a charming village in Deux-Sèvres, hides the haven of peace to rest in contact with nature. We open our door throughout the year and invite you to relax in a tranquil setting. Our rooms enjoy…Located 35km from Chef-Boutonne

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Chambres d'hôtes - La Maison 199.12House with 3 bedrooms in Niort19€ to 138€ per double roomFeaturing a garden and views of garden, Chambres d'hôtes - La Maison 19 is a guest house situated in a historic building in Niort, 300 metres from Niort Train Station. With city views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The property offers…Located 38km from Chef-Boutonne

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Vacation rentals

Gite Ema cottageHouse for 2 people in Montjean25 m², 1 bedroom590€ per weekAt the crossroads of 3 departments, Charente, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne, cozy cocoon for 2 people, housed in a renovated house. Ema cottage is a bright cottage, with a large room of 16 m², bed 160 cm offering a beautiful volume. Direct access to…Located 14.9km from Chef-Boutonne

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Gite lana cottageHouse for 2 people in Montjean34 m², 1 bedroom650€ per weekAt the crossroads of 3 departments, Charente, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne, cozy cocoon for 2 people, arranged in a recent house. Bright cottage, with a living room offering a beautiful volume under the frame. Direct access to a private flowered terrace…Located 14.9km from Chef-Boutonne

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The Gites Crane105House for 6 people in Mons110 m², 3 bedrooms700€ to 1000€ per weekLocated in the beautiful Charente, surrounded by rolling countryside, sunflowers and Cognac vines. The Farm, built in 1827, is a charming house with exposed stone walls and oak beams. The village of Aigre is a 5 minute drive away and there is…Located 26km from Chef-Boutonne

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Campsites

Camping Val de Boutonne7.81Campsite in Saint-Jean-d'AngélyBoasting a garden, barbecue facilities and views of garden, Camping Val de Boutonne is set in Saint-Jean-dʼAngély, 27 km from Abbaye aux Dames. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property…Located 40km from Chef-Boutonne

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Hotels

Chalet de La Héronnière6.514Hotel in Chef-BoutonneRoom from 40€Offering an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and children’s playground, Chalet de la Héronnière is a holiday park offering cottages with free WiFi, 16 km from Melle. The cottages will provide you with a terrace and a seating area. They also have…Located Chef-Boutonne away

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Relais Motel de Maisonnay8.3170Hotel in MaisonnayRoom from 72€Relais Motel de Maisonnay has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Maisonnay. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 38 km from Niort Train Station. At…Located 8.8km from Chef-Boutonne

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Logis hotels Les Glycines7.952Hotel in MelleRoom from 125€Situated 29 km from Niort Train Station, Logis hotels Les Glycines offers 2-star accommodation in Melle and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 29 km from Zoodyssee, the hotel with free WiFi is also 31 km away from Niort Townhall.…Located 13.5km from Chef-Boutonne

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