Saix

Saix boasts three (privately-owned) châteaux or fortifications, three chapels, two churches, four inns dating back to the Ancien Régime, two former parishes (Saix and Solomé) united in 1819 and numerous troglodytic caves. This commune in the north of Loudunais is sure to amaze you! The collection of polished axes from Saix in the Musée Sainte Croix in Poitiers and other evidence show that Saix has been occupied since the Neolithic period. It wasn’t until the 6th century that “La villa Suedas” was mentioned as the residence of Sainte Radegonde. Clotaire I gave her permission to move there when she decided to retire from the royal court. It was when he sought her out that she fled, hence the miracle of the oats. The church adjoining the ancient building was fortified with royal authorisation in 1444.