Activities

We provide full tourist information in each of the cottages so you can plan your family outings and make the most of your stay. Read on for a few of our personal recommendations.

There are many lakes and rivers nearby. Many offer opportunities for fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, sunbathing and play on sandy beaches.

Aire de Rejallent on the Charente is particularly scenic with its little bridges, grassy islands and sandy beach. Here you can swim, BBQ and picnic, ramble on riverside trails and of course the kids will love the play area. During July and August canoes and kayaks are available to hire. The popular restaurant offers alfresco dining with views over the river. Don't forget to bring bread for the resident ducks and swans!

La Rochelle with its beautiful architecture is not to be missed; its Aquarium is one of the best. Ile de Re is unique and rather special; St Martin de Re is perfect for people watching and celebrity spotting. The Atlantic coast beaches are wonderful. Perfect places to visit as an alternative to rural relaxation.

Cognac and its distilleries, wander around the old town, take a distillery tour (Remy Martin is fun for all the family), and take lunch on a river boat excursion.

Angouleme with its National Comics and Images Centre.The Nautilus Leisure Centre for Swimming (indoor and outdoor) with flumes, slides, rapids plus two Ice skating rinks.  Lovely lake and sandy beach.

Paris is only 90mins by TGV from Poitiers. Visit the museums and the art galleries, climb the 516 steps to Sacre Coeur, enjoy the ambience of the Montmartre artist quarter, take a boat trip on the river, visit Paris Plage; great fun especially for children etc. Train tickets can be purchased in advance at promotional rates just ask us for details.

Amboise home to Leonardo de Vinci in his later years, see some of his amazing drawings and his inventions brought to life by IBM.

Puy du Fou Renowned theme park, Gladiators ,Vikings , joisting Knights, reconstructions of a medieval city and 18th century village and the world's biggest night time show The Cinescenie.

Marais Poitevin 'Green Venice' miles of navigable canals and pretty marsh land villages, hire a boat or cycle to explore this tranquil region.

Futuroscope High tech theme park, extreme thrills, images in giant-screen format, breathtaking shows, interactive adventures that will delight your senses, and more.

La Vallee des Singes (monkey world) wander from islet to islet in this parkland setting and observe the monkeys roaming free in this beautiful cage free habitat.

Oradour sur Glane; This village was the location of a Nazi massacre at the end of WW2 . The ruins of this village remain as a reminder of the horrors of war.

Silver Mines in Melle.

Saintes Established by the Romans, has a stunning roman amphitheatre. River cruises .

Aubeterre sur Dronne picturesque medieval village with 12th Century underground church.

Golf at Niort and Maziers en Gatine.

Kiddies 'crazy' golf at Sauze Vaussais.

Go Karting at Niort.

Confolons World Music and Dance festival held in August each year.

Cycling and walking on miles of bridle ways and peaceful rural lanes.

Play areas for the young (and young at heart) we can provide a list of great places to take the family: picnic and BBQ areas. Lakes and rivers with boat hire, playgrounds, child friendly restaurants, beaches with life guards, 'hungry' ducks to feed your stale baguettes  to and most importantly rivers with 'pooh stick' bridges !