The region is rich in caves excavated from the tuffeau stone , a chalky stone used for the construction of houses, churches or castles.

The castle of Eternes was identified for the first time in history on 30 December 889 in a royal document of the King Eudes which beared confirmation of the assigned grounds. Located near the borders of Poitou, Anjou and Touraine, this wine producing property includes 40 hectares of vineyards including 16 ha in the castle grounds on the Southern slope. Tours of the vineyard ,of 13th century troglodytic pigeon house, the underground wine cellars, the wine storehouse with a commentary of wine making as well as the maturing of wine in barrels. Wine tasting.

Specialities: AOC Saumur, red and white. The vineyard of Loudun offers wines of the Saumur designation stemming from Chenin and Cabernet wines. The tourist Haut Poitou Wine Trial will allow you to discover the wine cellars, wine tasting shops, and the tuffeau limestone caves, all places where people cultivate their passion for wine with love and authenticity.

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Activities - Saix