Culture and History
The Château de La Forêt-sur-Sèvre stands on two islands surrounded by the Sèvre: one is home to the château, while the other contains the remains of the former outbuildings. The château is partially protected as a historic monument. This protection covers the façades and roofs, the ground of both islands with the château and the former outbuildings, as well as the surrounding bodies of water. The listing was made by decree on 19 July 1963.
During the Vendée Wars, the château was looted and burned down. It was rebuilt from 1810 onwards, with the restoration completed in 1837.
The Chapelle de l’Ouvroir was consecrated on 14 September 1845. It was extended in 1851, tripling its floor area. It contains an altarpiece depicting the Passion of Christ and a Pietà, which has been listed in the register of historic monuments since 2014.
The Logis de la Jobtière is located in La Ronde, in the municipality of La Forêt-sur-Sèvre. It is believed to have been rebuilt around 1480. The dwelling and the long outbuildings form a courtyard surrounded by ditches; this lies within a complex with water-filled moats.
The chalice and paten in the church of La Forêt-sur-Sèvre have been protected as historic movable objects since 8 November 2001.
Water and Nature
At Le Pont de Bois, carp fishing is practised according to the no-kill principle. Le Pont de Bois has a leisure area with picnic tables for anglers and their families.
In the town centre, the cork oak known as the “Chêne liège du facteur” has been growing for more than 80 years. It was planted by the former postman Jojo Marsault.
Paths and Activities
The “Saint Marsault – La virée des pommiers fleuris” walking route runs through La Forêt-sur-Sèvre. Its paths lead through sunken lanes and Chiron landscapes; along the way, the Pierre des Plochères can be seen at characteristic houses, as well as possibly blossoming apple trees.
The pump track facility in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre consists of a track with bumps and curves for mountain bikes and BMX bikes.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre can focus their accommodation search on the town.
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