Discover Pouillé

Pouillé brings together several distinct themes for a stay: the architectural history of Église Saint-Saturnin, the Gallo-Roman site of Tasciaca, the Barrage des Mazelles, a walking route between vineyards and forests, and visits to Domaine de la Rochette. If you’re looking for a hotel in Pouillé, you can choose your focus based on the purpose of your trip: cultural history, an archaeological visit, a walk or wine.

Architectural history and Gallo-Roman heritage

At Église Saint-Saturnin, two construction phases can be identified in different parts of the building. Most of the west façade of the 10th-century building has been preserved; the nave was rebuilt in the 12th century. The dates therefore refer to different parts and works, not to a single construction date for the entire church. It has been protected as a historic monument since January 11, 1951. Those interested in architectural history can distinguish the preserved older façade from the later rebuilding of the nave.

The Gallo-Roman site of Tasciaca can be visited in Pouillé. An excavated fanum temple of Tasciaca can also be seen there. The name Tasciaca connects these two subjects, while the fanum temple focuses the archaeological perspective on a single structure. Check current access arrangements before your trip.

The Barrage des Mazelles is another chapter. Built in 1839, it is considered a significant landmark of water engineering heritage and an important witness to the Industrial Age. The structure is also located within the commune of Pouillé on the Cher. Its classification as water engineering heritage and as a testament to the Industrial Age makes it interesting from a cultural and technological history perspective.

Walking route between vineyards and forests

If you’d like to add a walk to your stay, the Boucle du côteau offers a route with a clearly stated distance and duration: it is 7.4 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Distance and duration are two different planning measures and can be considered together when assessing the walk. The route starts at the municipal pond at 1 Rue du Lavoir in Pouillé. This starting point provides a specific reference for planning; the distance and stated duration also give you an idea of the tour’s scope.

The Boucle du côteau runs between vineyards and forests. About halfway along, you can see a loge de vignes: a small shelter in the vineyard, used to store equipment and provide shelter during a break. So along the walking route, you’ll encounter not only the landscape but also a clear example of how a small vineyard structure was used. The French name refers to this shelter; its former function connects it with vineyard work.

Wine visits at Domaine de la Rochette

Domaine de la Rochette offers tours of the vineyard and wine cellar, as well as a complimentary wine tasting. The estate also has cellars carved into tuff stone. The wine experience therefore includes both specific tour options and a distinctive architectural feature of the estate. Check booking and access arrangements for the tours before your trip, and confirm that the complimentary tasting is available.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Josnes, Cormeray, La Ferté-Saint-Cyr, Yvoy-Le-Marron, Avaray, Lunay, Sassay, Cellettes.

For the broader travel overview: Loir-Et-Cher.