Deux Sèvres takes its name from the two rivers, Sèvre Nantaise and Sèvre Niortaise each having their source in the department. The Sèvre Nantaise flows into the river Loire in the city of Nantes (from whence its name) and within the Deux Sèvres department flows through Moncoutant and La forêt-sur-Sèvre
Château of La Forêt-sur-Sèvre (XIXth Century)
Culinary specialities of the Deux Sèvres region are plentiful, and include locally-grown melons, lamb of Gâtine (certified by the label "mouton-village") Cagouilles (the local name for escargots or snails), mojettes (local beans) and locally-reared beef cattle.
mojettes (large white bean) - a staple in local cuisine
