Things to do within easy driving distance

PUY DU FOU
A widely popular Theme Park of some 50 acres to include features such as the excitement of chariot racing, gladiators and lions in a realistic Roman Arena, and the newest and luxuriously produced event – The Musketeers. Le Grand Parc is open to the public throughout the day, and an amazingly well-choreographed evening Spectacular is held twice a week from June until mid-September.

MARAIS POITEVIN
Known locally as the Venise verte…Green Venice, composed of a myriad of stunningly beautiful canals which one can explore by boat. Interesting restaurants and wild-life.

SABLES D’OLONNE
Clean, sandy beaches stretching along the Atlantic coastline, extremely popular as a cosmopolitan seaside resort.

ILE de RE and LA ROCHELLE
The Isle de Re is joined to the Atlantic coastline by a spectacular bridge, and is of great historical interest. Its main town of Saint Martin possesses several good restaurants, known for their seafood.
La Rochelle is a well-known port and Marina a few miles south of the Isle de Re. The town is of historical note, and has good markets in the summer. A local airport offers low-cost flights to and from England.

VINEYARDS OF ANJOU
Producing fine wines at budget prices. A great day out, and opportunity to fill the car boot!

LOIRE VALLEY
Where many of France’s famous historic chateaux are located along the picturesque banks of the Loire River.

SAUMUR
Home of the famous Cadre Noir and the national equitation school. There is also an outstanding tank museum and crumbling castle.

FUTUROSCOPE
A day out with a difference. High-tech fun for everyone! Near the historic town of Poitiers.

DEUX SEVRES
Up and coming hot-spot for prospective home-buyers.