Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne is located on the edge of the Chizé forest massif and overlooks the Boutonne.
Those who have chosen Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and history
The Lavoir de Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne washhouse has been completely restored. It can be reached via a concrete staircase from the bridge over the Boutonne.
Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne also has a fortified church. The archaeological site of Le Châtelier comprises the remains of a Roman camp; the Chalcolithic period is considered the most important construction phase there.
In the wider surrounding region of Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne are the Château de Sazay castle, the Église Saint-Germain de Varaize church, the historic site of Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Liguaire and the Abbaye royale de Celles-sur-Belle abbey.
Trails
The Boucle locale des Grands Chemins - circuit 2 follows the course of the Boutonne to Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne. The Circuit le Châtelier - PR 7 circular hiking trail passes close to the Le Châtelier oppidum, is 5.00 km long and starts and ends in Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne. The Circuit Le Fief du Mulet - PR 6 circular hiking trail also starts and ends in Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne.
Further destinations: Vandré, Villars-En-Pons, Taillebourg, La Barde, Pisany, Clam, Chaucre, Chervettes
