Nontron / Marthon

This stage of La Flow Vélo will delight those of you who appreciate nature and tranquillity. The cycle route crosses the villages of Saint-Martin-le-Pin, Jommelières and Javerlhac. You pass right under the 16th-century Château de Javerlhac, a listed French historic monument. Then you enter the département (or French county) of Charente at Souffrignac. Here, check out the organic produce at the Jardins du Bandiat. The route continues along the greenway La Coulée d’Oc, traversing farmland and woods.

The route

There’s a bit of a slope to climb on leaving Nontron, then the way is flatter, along small roads, to Javerlhac. Works that should be carried out before end 2020 should ease the climb taking you into the county of Charente. Then you join a stretch of greenway up to Marthon railway station; with its good surface, it’s much appreciated by families. This stage is well signposted.

Connexion with EuroVelo 3 - La Scandibérique

From Marthon station, head north towards Montbron to follow the Scandibérique. To the south, La Scandibérique and La Flow Vélo follow the same route to Châteauneuf-sur-Charente.

Train stations

No train stations on this stage : Angoulême or Thiviers are the nearest one.

Don't miss

• Nontron: Nontronnaise cutlery, Pôle Expérimental des métiers d'art, jardin des Arts
• Javerlhac: Church of the Chapel of Saint Robert
• Varaignes: The castle with the Weavers and Charentaise Museum
• Souffrignac: Bandiat gardens
• Feuillade: Saint pierre church with its interior frescoes
• Marthon: Donjon de la tour du Breuil, la chapelle porte st jean,