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Circuit pédestre N°17a - "Les Trois Fontaines"
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Circuit pédestre N°17a - "Les Trois Fontaines" - Circuit pédestre N°17a - "Les Trois Fontaines"
- Circuit pédestre N°17a - "Les Trois Fontaines"
- Circuit pédestre N°17a - "Les Trois Fontaines"
A short heritage tour with a twist.
Category
Sport - Pedestrian sports
Itinerary
Type : BOUCLE, BALISE - distance : 3 Km
Possible support
Guide ou animateur : 1
pour Pedestrian sports, Hiking
More details
Start from the Place du Général De Gaulle in the direction of the Trois Fontaines (now the Centre d'Aide par le Travail, where the former convent and, before that, the Château de Montlieu stood).
Take the winding descent and leave it by the second path on the right.
In the Couret valley, you will see some ruins and on the right, in the wall, a masonry fountain. Follow the steep path for 600m. At the end of the wood, take advantage of the panoramic view of the two villages with, to the right, the Rambaud washhouse in La Garde, where you can stop. Continue until you reach the D730.
At the D730, turn right and then right again via Rue Saint-Vivien to reach the old N10 which you follow for 500m.
After 500m, leave the village and take a path on the right that leads down to the old stone quarries of Montlieu.
In the valley, near the water treatment plant, you will find the wash house of Le Cellier, which has been completely renovated. Go east for 600m before heading north to find the starting point.
To discover:
The Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge, where you can meet the trees and the woodworking trades
Guided walks, free interpretation circuits (free access), the butterfly reserve, workshops for children, conferences, exhibitions and activities to understand the interaction between the different animal and plant species, while having fun!
Good to know:
Thanks to the butterfly reserve, more than 40 species of butterflies can be observed at the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge where the preservation of environments and species is a priority. A diverse vegetation of wild flowers welcomes all sorts of foraging insects and birds.
Take the winding descent and leave it by the second path on the right.
In the Couret valley, you will see some ruins and on the right, in the wall, a masonry fountain. Follow the steep path for 600m. At the end of the wood, take advantage of the panoramic view of the two villages with, to the right, the Rambaud washhouse in La Garde, where you can stop. Continue until you reach the D730.
At the D730, turn right and then right again via Rue Saint-Vivien to reach the old N10 which you follow for 500m.
After 500m, leave the village and take a path on the right that leads down to the old stone quarries of Montlieu.
In the valley, near the water treatment plant, you will find the wash house of Le Cellier, which has been completely renovated. Go east for 600m before heading north to find the starting point.
To discover:
The Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge, where you can meet the trees and the woodworking trades
Guided walks, free interpretation circuits (free access), the butterfly reserve, workshops for children, conferences, exhibitions and activities to understand the interaction between the different animal and plant species, while having fun!
Good to know:
Thanks to the butterfly reserve, more than 40 species of butterflies can be observed at the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge where the preservation of environments and species is a priority. A diverse vegetation of wild flowers welcomes all sorts of foraging insects and birds.
Opening times
All year round.
Special welcome
| Walkers/hikers |
| Level green – easy |
Environments
In the country Pond within 5 km Close to GR footpath
Services
Pets welcome
Equipment
Car park
