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Walking & Cycling
Numerous local trails through attractive countryside with a wealth of flora and fauna and along quiet roads.
Horse riding
Equestrian centre 2 kms.
Golf and Fishing
Golf and fishing also available in the area (20 mins).
Lake
Plan d'eau has a sandy beach, safe swimming, pedaloes and fishing.
Children's play area, tennis, pitch and putt, boules.
Cherveux Chateau
Which is of particular interest to Scottish visitors with ties to Clan Cunningham. The Castle was built in the XVth century. It is of an irregular pentagon shape with tall towers and a draw bridge.
Coudray-Salbert
This is a chateau dating back to the XIIth century.
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A little further a field (less than 1 hour)
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Niort
Set on the banks of the river, ancient buildings, river walks, daily market, excellent shopping and numerous restaurants. A selection of large supermarkets and shopping complexes on the outskirts. (15 mins)
St Maixent l'Ecole
Small military town with numerous restaurants. Probably your closest supermarket. (15mins)
Le Marais Poitevin - Venise Vert
A conservation area rich in flora and fauna situated either side of the Sevres Niortaise River. Explore the network of waterways and embankments on foot, cycling or by boat. Lunch at Coulon not to be missed! (30 mins)
The Merwent Forest and Vouvant
Picturesque area of the bocage, dense woodland and the River Mere.
There are many trails for walking and cycling to explore the area. (45 mins)
Parthenay
Medieval town sited on a rocky spur and surrounded by the River Thouet. (20 mins)
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Days out
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Poitiers
A wealth of architecture including some of the finest Romanesque churches.
Visit the old city and pedestrian precinct.
Market Monday-Saturday at the foot of Notre-Dame-la-Grande.
Futuroscope
www.futuroscope.com
A unique cinema theme park. Lakeside laser and firework displays in the evenings.
Located 10 km north of Poitiers.
Le Puy du Fou
www.puydufou.com
Fantastic day out! With mediaeval re-enactments, son et lumiere show.
Open air pageants and theatre on summers evenings.
Pescalis
www.pescalis.com
Not just for the fisherman!
La Rochelle and Port des Minimes
The historic port with its chic shops and casino.
A haven for artists!
Ile d'Oleron, Ile de Re and Atlantic beaches
The Iles lie just off the coast between Royan and La Rochelle and can be reached by road bridge. Boat trips are also available. |
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