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Le Chemin de Ligugé : Saint-Martin

Cultural, Religious in Loudun
170.0 km
Walking trail
on foot
Medium
  • The Chemin de Ligugé, a "Council of Europe Cultural Route", allows you to follow in the footsteps of one of the most illustrious figures ever to live in the Vienne: Saint-Martin, founder of the first abbey in the West at Ligugé, near Poitiers, in 361.

    He was one of Europe's first great travelers, and became a universal figure thanks to his acts of charity towards the poor. On your 170km journey between Ligugé and Candes-Saint-Martin (37), discover the heritage linked to episodes in...
    The Chemin de Ligugé, a "Council of Europe Cultural Route", allows you to follow in the footsteps of one of the most illustrious figures ever to live in the Vienne: Saint-Martin, founder of the first abbey in the West at Ligugé, near Poitiers, in 361.

    He was one of Europe's first great travelers, and became a universal figure thanks to his acts of charity towards the poor. On your 170km journey between Ligugé and Candes-Saint-Martin (37), discover the heritage linked to episodes in Saint-Martin's history, such as the abbey he founded at Ligugé. This trail crosses the Pays Loudunais from Roiffé to Monts-sur-Guesnes, with a variant going up to Richelieu and a loop going as far as Ranton. The Pays Loudunais reveals itself to you along the way. Discover the richness of the region.