The new exhibition “Niort chamois and glove making” at Port Boinot in Niort
Niort's industrial heritage will once again be highlighted after the exhibition on Brosserie Brenet. The Théophile Boinot room, within the Séchoir building, will be reborn with its past. Now for the exhibition on Niort chamois and glove making and its manufacturing techniques from September 15 until the end of December. Photographs, films,…
The dazzling saga of the Panzani house: a small family business that became a multinational
This week, the Tourist Office brings you the fourth article in its series of portraits of local personalities who have left their mark on local and even national history. The character we are sketching today is called Giovanni Ubaldo Panzani, founder in Niort of a small family pasta business that has become a multinational! Giovanni Ubaldo Panzani, born…
Frank Ayroles and “The Ladies of the Breach”
Franck Ayroles, born in 1975, is a professional visual artist, originally from Saint-Nazaire and currently based in Niort. He first studied advertising and cinema, working as production designer on several medium-length films, including one with actor Philippe Lemaire. In 1998, he devoted himself to painting, a passion that has followed him since he was very young. …
The Jardin des Plantes at the heart of the future urban natural park of Niort
Let's take advantage of the mild weather of September to explore the winding paths of the Jardin des Plantes de Niort, taking a closer look at the history of this park bordered by the Coulée Verte and part of the project to create an urban natural park in the Sèvre Niortaise. Originally, this garden…
Scofa: a sacred cake!
Scofa. But what is hidden behind this mysterious name? Nothing could be simpler, these are the initials of all the ingredients present in this cake. Let me explain: S for Sugar, C for Caramel or Cream depending on the version, O for Egg, F for Flour, A for Almond. Scofa looks like a mille-feuille. The sheets are made from meringue dough on…
Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan, the small town that has a lot to tell
The sun is out, do you feel the Marais Poitevin calling to you? Come and venture into the greenery, purity and history of the region. This week, I invite you to discover a small town with many secrets: Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan. Behind this curious name lies an exciting past. Kings, lords, soldiers and many others…
Mogette is amazing!
We all know this famous white bean called “mogette” for some, or “ingot” for others. But, if today I am talking to you about this dried vegetable it is for a good reason: September is the month of its harvest. But in reality, do we really know this vegetable? Presentation… 01. Origin The importation of beans into France goes back…
The little restaurant at the Ornithological Park
If you are curious, you have noticed that the ornithological park “Les Oiseaux du Marais poitevin” in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud is one of the must-sees in our region. With its 70 species of birds as well as abundant flora spread over 8 hectares, our eyes have something to marvel at. But, today, if I come to talk to you about this, it is because there…
La Grimolle poitevine, we're licking our lips!
When I was asked to write an article for the blog, the idea immediately came to me to make a recipe. As an amateur pastry chef, it was an opportunity to demonstrate my know-how to my colleagues. However, there was still one thing to find: what to do? We are in the middle of apple season, I already had my main ingredient. After reflexion,…