Parthenay, Medieval commune in Deux-Sèvres, France
The city stretches across a rocky elevation of 114 meters, surrounded by the Thouet River and featuring narrow streets within ancient fortified walls.
The castle construction in the 13th century established Parthenay as a strategic defensive location, with its position on a natural promontory above the river.
The Festival Ludique International de Parthenay transforms the city into a gaming center each July, drawing participants from across the region.
The Wednesday and Saturday markets in Parthenay offer local products, while administrative services operate from the town center throughout the week.
The town maintains its medieval street pattern with the Rue de la Vau Saint-Jacques, which served as part of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.
Location: Deux-Sèvres
Location: arrondissement of Parthenay
Elevation above the sea: 159 m
Shares border with: La Chapelle-Bertrand, Châtillon-sur-Thouet, La Peyratte, Pompaire, Le Tallud
Address: 79200 Parthenay, France 79200 Parthenay
Phone: +33549940377
Email: mairie-parthenay@cc-parthenay-gatine.fr
Website: https://parthenay.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.64861,-0.24694
Latest update: October 12, 2025 10:48
Château de Parthenay
553 m
Château de Tennessus
7.7 km
Château de la Guyonnière
7.3 km
Pont de la Porte Saint-Jacques
437 m
Église Sainte-Croix de Parthenay
366 m
Église Saint-Laurent
341 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Couldre de Parthenay
429 m
Église Saint-Pierre
2.1 km
Château de La Chapelle-Bertrand
6.5 km
Église Saint-Paul de Parthenay
605 m
Château de Payré
7.8 km
Maison-Dieu de Châtillon-sur-Thouet
727 m
Croix hosannière de La Peyratte
8.1 km
Église Notre-Dame
8.1 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Parthenay
519 m
Chapelle du Rosaire de Parthenay
742 m
Chapelle des Cordeliers de Parthenay
189 m
Église Saint-Jouin de Viennay
4.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre d'Adilly
6.7 km
Église Saint-Benoît de Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay
8.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Saurais
8.5 km
Maisons, 10, 12, 14, 16 place de l'Église
327 m
Maison, 16 place du Marché-au-Poisson
425 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Pompaire
4.5 km
Maison, 2 rue Mahé-de-la-Bourdonnais
435 m
Maison, 4 rue de la Vau-Saint-Jacques
320 m
Maison, 40 rue du Docteur-Bergougnoux
320 m
Maison, 30 place du Marché-au-Poisson
425 mReviews
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