Chervettes: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The name Chervettes is derived from the Saintongeais terms “cherve” or “charve”, meaning hemp or a place planted with hemp.

Culture and History

Some properties in Chervettes with enclosed courtyards are characteristic of the commune’s wine-growing origins.

The Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Chervettes consists of a single barrel-vaulted nave and is illuminated by four windows. Its choir is covered by a cloister vault in the shape of a half-dome. The west façade has a round-arched portal from the 15th century, above which there is an oculus. The church’s apse is attached to a former priory.

Circular Routes and Trails

The VTC-MTB and hiking circular route between Chervettes and Saint-Laurent-de-la-Barrière leads back to Chervettes via white and grassy paths.

The Circuit de la Devise is suitable for road cycling and hiking. It starts at Place du Prieuré, 17700 La Devise, and offers a panorama from the summit of Terrier du Mugon.

Those choosing Chervettes as their travel destination can include renting a holiday apartment in their plans.

Other Cultural Sites

The Château de Sazay is a château in the wider region surrounding Chervettes. The Abbaye de La Grâce-Dieu is a historic site there. The Pigeonnier et vestiges de l’abbaye de Montierneuf is also a historic site in the wider region surrounding Chervettes. Fort Lupin is a fortress in this wider region.

Other places: Bagnizeau, Sablonceaux, Semussac, Boresse-Et-Martron, Prignac, Ile-D'aix, Chassiron, Aigrefeuille-D'aunis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.