The Marais des Breuils wetland is located within the municipality of Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne. It includes alluvial forests with ash trees, wet meadows, locally peaty areas, tall-herb vegetation, reed beds and clear, flowing waters. The Marais des Breuils area is designated as a Type 1 ZNIEFF and lies within the municipality of Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne.
Anyone choosing Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne as a holiday destination and wishing to rent a holiday apartment takes this type of accommodation into account when planning their trip.
Nature
The Marais des Breuils is a breeding area for rare and endangered birds, including corncrakes, various harriers, reed warblers and meadow pipits.
Nine percent of the municipality of Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne lies within the Natura 2000 Special Protection Area Vallée de la Charente moyenne et Seugnes.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne is dedicated to Saint Severin (Saint-Severin). The church has a 13th-century straight-ended apse with columns and capitals.
The Jardin des Justes was inaugurated on 7 October 2018 and is a memorial garden in Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne. A commemorative plaque commemorates four residents of Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne who hid a Jewish mother and her daughter threatened with deportation in 1944.
Routes
The Balade des gués route begins in Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne and is designated for hiking and horse riding.
VTC Circuit No. 20 runs along small roads and easily navigable paths.
Getting there
To reach Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne via the A10, take the Pons exit, then continue via Bougneau and on to Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne.