Monkeys at
"La vallée des singes"

Pets corner at
"La vallée des singes"

Parc floral at Magne

Deep Sea 3D at Futuroscope

The Ostrich Farm at Vaux

Giants of the Sky

Tyrolean traverse at
Dienne Farm

Animal Park at Hiesse

Dog Sledding at Brion

Poitou Donkeys

Musée rural du Vieux Cormenier

Sailing at
Grande Prairie Lake

Nautilis Water Park

A small selection of the many and varied activities and attractions in the local area are listed below.

La vallée des singes (Valley of the Primates)*
More than 30 primate species live in this habitat, carefully designed for studying primates in their natural environment. It is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Open from March to November.
Le Gureau 86700 Romagne, Phone: 05 49 87 20 20
La Vallee des Singes
A 10 min drive.

Parc floral de la Belle (Flower Gardens)*
An extensive array of gardens featuring thousands of plants, trees, and flowers.
Open from March to November
86160 Magne, Phone: 05 49 36 05 45
www.parcfloraldelabelle.com
A 20 min drive.

*There is a special discount ticket available linking these two attractions.

Futuroscope
The French cinematic theme park with breathtaking rides and attractions -
"Enjoyment that will expand your horizons. Lose yourself in Futuroscope…
the fun and a different view of the world will guide your way.
Here, the future is now, so come and join in and share in the amazement. "
Open all year round
www.futuroscope.com
A 40 minute drive

Ostrich Farm
Open from April to June and in September (2pm to 6pm) and from July to August (10am-12 noon and 1:30pm to 6pm).
Les Pâturages 86700 Vaux, Phone: 05 49 87 72 29
Website: Ostrich Farm
A 10 min drive.

Giants of the Sky
Open from March 31st - September 30th
You'll be amazed at this wonderful spectacle - birds from all round the world fly over the ruins of the Bishops' Castle. Discover kookaburras from Australia, a snowy owls, great horned owls, white storks, condors, American parrots, eagles and vultures. Some of the birds will surprise you with their steep dives or giant leaps and feel them skim over your head. This year, you will discover new species of parrots and predatories. Come and admire "the dance of sea birds" with pelicans, herons, ibis, cormorants, aigrettes.... Also to see: the bike rail (Velorail) and the medieval city of Chauvigny to complete a great day out.
Le Château des évêques,86300 Chauvigny, Phone: 05 49 46 47 48
Website: Giants of the Sky
A 60 min drive.

Labyrinthe-Végétal (The Hedge Maze)
4 mazes set in a cornfield open through the summer each year.
Les Pas Pérdus, Brehus 86700 Romagne, Phone: 05 49 87 45 27
www.labyrinthe-vegetal.com
A 10 min drive.

Les îles de Payré Recreational Area
A large protected area with many outdoor activites: canoeing and boating, swim-golf, hang-gliding, motorbikes, space for outdoor games and picnics.
86700 Payré, Phone: 05 49 59 10 55
Website: Les îles de Payré
A 20 min drive.

The Dienne Farm - Tyrolean Traverse
Come and discover the Farm at Dienne. At the heart of a vast, exceptional site there is a special Adventure Park, unique in the region. There are four circuits of different difficulty levels, a 12 metre high tower at the departure point and a more than one kilometre long Tyrolean climbing rope. So if you like the excitement, do not hesitate any longer, come to the Dienne farm! On site you also find : a horse-riding stables, a self-service restaurant and angling. You will have the opportunity to go on walking trails, by horse, in carts, camping wagons and by bicycle.
La Bocquerie, 86410 Dienne, Phone: 05 49 45 87 63,
www.parcours-aventure.eu
A 40 min drive.

Animal Park at Hiesse
Set in 12 hectares, you will find more than 40 species of animals in natural surroundings. During your visit, you will be able to go for a walk in the middle of the animals including Kangaroos, Camels, Llamas, Deer and many more. There is a restaurant (reservations required) and picnic area in the park. Open from April to October.
La Colline Enchantée, L'Age vieille, 16490 Hiesse. Phone: 05 45 89 65 45,
www.colline-enchantee.com
A 35 min drive.

Dog Sledding at Brion
The centre at Brion takes you on a journey of discovery through the Northern European countries as you learn about the people and animals of the North. During your visit you will learn all about the history of these people, their dogs and their different encampments. See how Greenland's Eskimos and Malamutes live. Visit the kennels and learn about Siberian huskies. You will also learn how to harness the dogs (carts or sled) with demonstrations and hands-on experience. Open March to November.
Latitude Nord, 86160 Brion, Phone: 05 49 36 05 77,
A 30 min drive.

National Donkey Farm
This donkey sanctuary is home to the hardy and engaging Poitou donkey. This thick-bodied donkey is famous for its height, its long silky hair and also for its jovial nature. These characteristics makes it a much appreciated playmate for children. Come along and meet this rare and friendly animal. Open all year.
Asinerie Nationale, 17470 Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, Phone: 05 46 24 07 72,
Approx 1 hour drive.

Musée rural du Vieux Cormenier (Historical Farming Museum)
From the beginning of the 20th century to the First World War, let yourself be guided through the four seasons while you discover the history of a French rural family. As an actor in the scenes, you be transported to the early 1900's thanks to exciting special effects that will reveal all the secrets of this past world to you! English translation available.
'Chez Bernardeau' 86400 Champniers, Phone: 05 49 87 32 33
A 15 min drive.

Grande Prairie Lake - Fresh water and the beach
There are beaches of sand and grassy areas beside a lake which is ideal for bathing, canoeing and sailing... For those who like walking, the "coulee verte", a shady path on the edge of the river goes all the way to Angoulême.
16710 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente, Phone: 05 45 95 50 00
A 40 min drive.

Nautilis - sports and leisure centre
Nautilis is a mixed sports and leisure centre offering water sports and an ice-skating rink. The ice-skating rink has been designed with fun for the general public in mind and in the months of October to May there are activities in the afternoons and evening events around a particular theme. There are two pools available to all (general public, clubs, schools, groups) of 25 and 50m; indoor leisure pools (toboggan, jets, spas) and rooms for natural water and cardiac therapy open year-round. Outdoors the visitor can benefit from the River Charente, wave pool, pentagliss as well as an inflatable structure of 17m during the summer holiday season. The rich variety of activities and facilities on offer as well as its proximity to the Grande Prairie Lake make the Nautilis centre a perfect sports and leisure complex for all the family. (As in all indoor pools in France, swimming shorts are not permitted, only "speedo" type swimming trunks).
Le Fontastier, 16710 St Yrieix Sur Charente, Phone: 05 45 39 93 99
Website: Nautilis
A 40 min drive.