Land of Art and History

Pays Mellois :  a place to enjoy, rich in its natural environment and soaked in history : 7 major centres, 28 romanesque churches, 51 nationally listed sites

Zoodyssée, the animal park : first tourist destination in Deux-Sèvres

A wide range of cultural and sporting associations - one for every 45 inhabitants !

A full timetable of events and generous infrastructure : 2 cinemas, 6 annual arts festivals (theatre, classical music, baroque music, modern music), a music school, a centre for cultural and socio-cultural activities

59 open air sports sites and 385 quality sporting venues, including 2 water leisure parks and 6 swimming pools

Well-resourced social services including maternity and mobility assistance

A business club (Club des Entreprises du Pays Mellois et du Val de Sèvre) at the centre of a real resource network

Individual consultation and tailored assistance for those creating or acquiring a business

6 intercommunal Business Activity Zones (ZA) with space available :  some sectors already well represented, including transport services, farming and food, retail, hospitality, environment, eco-industries, green building

Councils and representatives open to innovation and new business ideas with a strong focus on environment, green building and renewable energy :  atrue centre of environmental excellence in a rural setting