Locality
There is much to do in the area, making it a brilliant base for your holiday. The immediate location is perfect for walking and cycling. Setting out from La Braudière, you can take one of the many designated walks, wander towards the village of Journet with it’s bar/restaurant, in one direction, or La Trimouille, 2 kms away. Here you will find shops, restaurants, cafés, boulangerie and cinema.
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For an active family holiday, there are many possibilities. For example, there are various animal parks in the area - Just 40 minutes away, there is La Planète De Crocodiles, housing an impressive selection of crocodiles and alligators, in a lush, tropical setting. A little further away is La Vallée Des Singes (Monkey Valley), unique in France. Set in a large, wooded park, with 30 species of primates, it boasts the largest chimpanzee territory in Europe. |
There are a few swimming lakes in the general area, with man made beaches and other facilities. Around 30 minutes away, the nearest is Chaillac, which has a lake with water chute, sandy beach, playground and café. A similar distance away is Lathus, which is a great outdoor activity centre. Here you can go canoeing, kayaking or swimming. There is also a large horse riding centre and many other activities available, such as archery, VTT, hiking and small animal farm.
However, if you are interested in the area’s rich history, there are a number of picturesque and historic towns to visit.
Montmorillon – the peaceful “City of Writing” is just 20 minutes away. This has winding alleys, ancient churches and a fabulous setting on the edge of the River Gartempe. There is also Chauvigny, which has a great market, and large choice of restaurants. Most notably, though, are the castle ruins, perched high on the hill, with their panoramic views of the city. The spectacular falconry show is an amazing sight, with birds of prey, and many other bird species from around the world, circling round the castle ramparts!
Montmorillon – the peaceful “City of Writing” is just 20 minutes away. This has winding alleys, ancient churches and a fabulous setting on the edge of the River Gartempe. There is also Chauvigny, which has a great market, and large choice of restaurants. Most notably, though, are the castle ruins, perched high on the hill, with their panoramic views of the city. The spectacular falconry show is an amazing sight, with birds of prey, and many other bird species from around the world, circling round the castle ramparts!
Last, but certainly not least, is Futuroscope – 1 hour away. This famous theme park provides an amazing day out for all the family. An unmissable experience, including breathtaking shows and interactive adventures in giantscreen format.
Office De Tourisme Vienne et Gartempe
Montmorillon
2 Place du Maréchal Leclerc
86500 Montmorillon
Tel : 05 49 91 11 96
Fax : 05 49 91 11 96
Email : tourisme.ccvg@orange.fr
Hours :10h - 13h, 13h30 - 17h
2 Place du Maréchal Leclerc
86500 Montmorillon
Tel : 05 49 91 11 96
Fax : 05 49 91 11 96
Email : tourisme.ccvg@orange.fr
Hours :10h - 13h, 13h30 - 17h
