Augé: Holiday Apartments and Houses
Augé lies in a hilly landscape and is clustered around a fortified Romanesque church. Between the slopes, valley and village centre, traces of history connect with paths leading through the surrounding area.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Augé will also be drawn to the village’s character, paths and history.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint Gregory was partly classified as a historic monument and partly listed as a historic monument; the corresponding entries date from 7 December 1914 and 22 October 2003, respectively. It probably dates largely from the 11th century, while its choirs are presumably attributable to the Angevin Gothic style of the 13th century.
Opposite the church stands the oldest house in Augé, which dates from the Renaissance. The village also contains historic houses from the 16th and 18th centuries, as well as a former Protestant temple. Numerous family cemeteries are connected with the Protestant history of the Sèvre Niortaise valley.
Above the valley, the former Augé tram station is still recognisable; today it is used as a residence.
Paths and Discoveries
The “Les Vallées du Tram” trail is a 12 km circular walking route starting in Augé and classified as moderately difficult. GPX and KML files are available for export to a GPS device or another navigation device.
Another path follows the Ligueure stream past numerous washhouses and mills to the Chambon River. The “On ira tous en Acadie” Tèrra Aventura treasure hunt in Augé is 1.5 km long and takes about an hour. The route leads through the flowering lanes of Augé’s village centre and traces the history of the Poitevin pioneers who moved to Canada in the 17th century to settle it.
Landscape and Village Character
Terraced gardens rise in tiers along the slopes of Augé. Together with the hilly setting and historic buildings, they shape the village character between the fortified church complex and the valley.
Traditions Throughout the Year
The Foire au vin chaud in Augé takes place every January. Its history dates back to medieval rules: the feudal lord allowed wine from his domain to be sold, but reserved the exclusive sale of his own wine for 40 days after the grape harvest.
For the higher-level travel overview: Deux-Sèvres.
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