Discover Neuville-De-Poitou

Neuville-De-Poitou offers a variety of reasons to visit: cultural history, an exhibition about bicycles and motorcycles, a walking trail through the arboretum, tasting tours and an intercommunal swimming complex. Some topics can be understood in terms of their historical significance, while others have specific visitor requirements. If you are looking for a hotel in Neuville-De-Poitou, it may help to prioritize the activities that will define your trip.

Culture and local history

The Sunday market was first recorded in 1598. In its 25th edition, Neuvil’en Jazz brings together jazz and blues. These offer two different cultural perspectives: the market’s historical significance and a music festival featuring clearly defined genres. If Neuvil’en Jazz is important to your stay, check the dates and programme in advance, as both may change.

In the centre of Neuville-De-Poitou, the “Exposition Moto Vélo Rétro” is housed in a former salt works building. The collection includes racing bicycles, a penny-farthing and historic motorcycles. The penny-farthing adds a distinctive type of bicycle to the collection, making the range from bicycles to motorcycles tangible. At the same time, the former salt works building brings the exhibition venue’s past use into the picture alongside the exhibits. If you would like to visit the exhibition, check the current access requirements.

A former estate belonging to the Delestang family is said to date from the 13th century. Tours of the estate are available on certain dates and during the European Heritage Days. Among the surviving features classified as historic monuments are an enclosing wall, corner towers and a fortified gate. These architectural features give the historic estate a tangible form; bear the designated dates in mind when planning a visit.

Walking trails and leisure

The Neuville Arboretum was established on a former railway line. It covers a natural setting with 400 different shrub species and offers a 3 km walking trail. The trail length and plant collection offer different points of interest: you can take the route into account when planning your day, while the variety of shrub species draws your attention to the surroundings. The site’s former railway use adds a historical dimension to the nature experience.

The Huilerie de Neuville offers free tasting tours. Tours are guided only and must be booked in advance. Arrange your visit before travelling and check again that tastings are available, so that the appointment fits your plans.

The Piscine intercommunale du Neuvillois has three pools and a beach volleyball area. If you would like to use any of these facilities, check the current facility and access requirements before your visit, as facilities and access may change.

Plan your visits

The main difference between these activities for day planning is their requirements: the arboretum offers a walking trail of a specified length, while visits to the Huilerie must be arranged in advance and tours of the former estate are available on certain dates. Neuvil’en Jazz dates and programme may change; for the swimming complex, check the current access requirements.

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