Saint-Jean-De-Sauves combines archaeological history, protected landscapes and unusual craft and culinary discoveries. During your stay in a holiday rental in Saint-Jean-De-Sauves, this does not mean following a single set programme, but choosing between different kinds of holiday days: you can explore a Gallo-Roman vicus, discover nature and garden attractions, or focus on honey and traditional craftsmanship.
The Église de Frontenay-sur-Dives has been listed as a historic monument since 17 June 1926. In Saint-Jean-De-Sauves, archaeological excavations uncovered a theatre in 1987. The Saint-Jean-de-Sauves Archaeological Museum displays some objects from these excavations and presents the history of the Gallo-Roman vicus. It is located in the Centre culturel Talbot in the town centre, near the church. This provides a clear central location for days focused on culture.
The grain mill offers another historical detail: it was rebuilt in 1863. Its waterwheel is still in place and measures 856 cm in diameter and 99 cm in width. Such tangible architectural traces complement a museum visit with a vivid element of local history.
The landscape also has a clearly defined protected status. The Plaine de Saint-Jean-de-Sauves is designated as a ZNIEFF Type 1 area within the municipality. Saint-Jean-de-Sauves also lies within the Plaines du Mirebalais et du Neuvillois Natura 2000 protected area, which safeguards wild birds and their habitats. These two designations make nature observation and landscape exploration independent themes for your trip.
Ferme du Miel offers tastings and sales of its entire product range. The tasting selection includes acacia honey, spring honey, sunflower honey and blossom honey; paid guided tasting tours are also available. Ferme du Miel also includes a workshop run by Monsieur Claude Girard for making oboes and bagpipes, as well as a honey-processing facility.
The Jardin pédagogique et biologique des Trois Noyers specialises in forgotten vegetable varieties. The garden is open for self-guided visits and is accessible with a pushchair. Educational workshops, a tomato festival and open days are also held there. For families with a pushchair, this combination of garden, workshops and events is particularly easy to plan.
If you are planning a holiday rental in Saint-Jean-De-Sauves, you can base your priorities around these specific places: the museum and mill represent history, while the Plaine and Natura 2000 area offer nature; Ferme du Miel and the garden provide honey, garden culture and craft discoveries. Les Ecuries de Primery offers horse-riding and English lessons, as well as related courses. Individual lessons with a master of the riding stables are also available there and can be taken with your own horse. This allows you to choose your accommodation according to the desired combination of culture, nature, food and activities.
Check prices, availability and amenities for your travel dates directly on Booking.com.
View accommodation and offersAdvertisement · Affiliate link to Booking.comFor further travel planning, you can also discover Brigueil-Le-Chantre, Romagne, Béthines, Valdivienne, Châtellerault, Thurageau, Vivonne and Chasseneuil-Du-Poitou.
Back to the main travel overview: Vienne.
