What are the must-see attractions in the Thouarsais?
Between historical heritage, exceptional natural sites and must-see events, don't miss anything the Thouarsais has to offer!
Throughout the year, we invite you to explore our treasures through a wide range of activities and discoveries.
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Discover the towns of the area
Luché Thouarsais
Luché-Thouarsais is a rural commune of 13.46 km² that has grown since the Revolution to between 350 and 540 inhabitants. It has been administered by 15 mayors, landowners and farmers.
The end of the 19th century was a very prosperous period for Luché, with the arrival of the railways and two 6 km-long tracks. The commune had a station and a stop, very important at the time for the link halfway between Thouars and Bressuire.
In 1989, the arrival of the quarry and then of two road hauliers led to a number of investments: a leisure centre, an R.P.I. school, a new town hall, renovation of the old school, a nurse's surgery, village development and the creation of 6 housing estates representing 60 families.
Lorezt-d'Argenton
Lorezt-d'Argenton is a commune with a population of 1,638 and a surface area of 2,685 hectares, crossed by two rivers, the Thouet and the Argenton. Located on the edge of the Maine-et-Loire department, Lorezt-d'Argenton is an attractive town with dynamic shops and an outward-looking economy that is above the average for the canton (Val de Thouet), reinforced by a suburban sector that is keen to develop. There is a strong and active community life. Local employment is provided by three booming businesses. A number of tradespeople have recently set up in the area, making it an attractive place to live. A health centre (doctor, nurses and physiotherapist), a pharmacy and an osteopath mean that residents can look after themselves without having to travel.
Thouars
Since January 1, 2019, a new commune has been created, replacing the former communes of Mauzé-Thouarsais, Missé, Sainte-Radegonde, and Thouars. Its administrative center is located at the town hall, and the new entity is named Thouars. The commune has a population of 14,538 inhabitants.
It is governed by a municipal council made up of all the current councilors from the former communes, totaling 76 members. The former communes of Mauzé-Thouarsais, Missé, and Sainte-Radegonde have become delegated communes.
The town halls of these three communes now serve as annex offices. The creation of the new commune of Thouars was the result of a process that began in early 2018. Many steps have marked its implementation, with further measures planned to organize its governance and operations in the coming year.
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