Want to discover Saint-Maixent-l'École in a different way? Get on an electric bike or mountain bike for as little as €10 per day and explore this jewel of the Poitou-Charentes region at your own pace. Here, the Sèvre Niortaise meanders through fields and villages, offering bucolic landscapes ideal for strolling. The old stones of Saint-Vincent Abbey and the medieval remains of the town center are revealed with every pedal stroke.

Cycling routes are numerous and well-maintained. The "voie verte" linking Niort to Parthenay is just a stone's throw from Saint-Maixent, ideal for car-free cycling. For more adventurous cyclists, the towpaths along the river and small country roads invite you to embark on a mountain-biking adventure. You can easily reach Melle, famous for its three Romanesque churches, or push on to Niort, just 18 km away, to discover its medieval castle and marina.