The city of Poitiers has a rich history and numerous
romanesque
churches and several museums to visit.
The medieval city of Chauvigny offers a very nice falconry show.
The vast Romanesque church of 
Saint Savin is of unequalled
architectural beauty with 11th-century wall paintings listed by UNESCO as a
"Historical Monument of Worldwide Importance."
There are numerous Romanesque abbeys to visit: Nouaille-Mauperthuis, Charroux, Liguge, La Reau, Jazeneuil and more.
For children, several entertainment parks
There is a snake exhibition in La Tremouille ,
Romagne's
Monkey Valley
Boating in Payre Islands with miniature harbor
Birds of Prey and medieval falconry show, « sheep and wolf »
village...
You can try your luck at the casino in the city of La Roche Posay.
There are several golf courses nearby. Several 18-hole golf course in beautiful estates... You can find almost any sport of your choice: horse riding, biking, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, hang gliding and ULM (ultra light flying machines), fishing and hunting.
In the Village of Dienne , south east of Poitiers
Recreation center :
Horse riding - Poney club -
Caravan and carriage trips .
And the " Parc Aventure " of Dienne : "Adventure park " in a 40 hectares forest.
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A lot of fun for children and adults ! Unrivalled attraction in Poitou-Charentes !
Planet of Crocodiles in Civaux (200 crocodiles from all parts of the world)
Accommodation Nearby :
Visit the historical Poitou Charentes castles nearby : Touffou, Dissay, Gençay, Mortemer , museums, expositions and concerts in Poitiers.
The Vernon Castle private car Museum more than 40 cars ( 3 km from La Guillonniere) :
Laverre Priory Gardens in Aslonnes (10 km) Listed as "a remarkable garden"
Gastronomy and Wine
There are many good and inexpensive restaurants in Poitiers and the local area. Try our local specialties, French and international cooking . Your hosts will recommend to you excellent and beautiful cellars in the vineyards in Haut Poitou, Touraine , Cognac or Bordeaux.
One Day Outings
Loire Valley Castles : Leaving la Guillonniere in the morning , taking the A10 freeway, you can visit all the marvelous Loire Valley castles :
Azay le Rideau Villandry Amboise Chenonceau Chambord Cheverny Brissac Angers Valençay
Chateau du Rivau
Links to Georges d'Alba superb sites : Castles , abbeys and sights . You can visit most of them staying in Poitou region.
Amazing Castles of France Chateaux de la Loire en Français Medieval Castles cities and abbeys
Bordeaux Wine Chateaux : After 2 hours of an easy drive on the A 10 to the south, you are in Saint-Emilion vineyard region ,you can visit superb Bordeaux city , Medoc vineyards and Châteaux ....Have a look at the web site made by G d'Alba to inform foreign friends: Bordeaux Wine Chateaux
You can also take a boat trip on the "Marais Poitevin" also known as "Green Venice."
Discover Cognac, Jarnac, the vineyards and the cellars of precious liquors. You can visit famous Cognac manufacturers.
Visit also Limoges and the famous China factories and museums.
La Rochelle: In one day you can easily see this superb historical city,visit the superb new Aquarium, have fish, oysters or a shellfish lunch with a view of the Atlantic Ocean, visit one of the Atlantic Islands: Re, Oleron or Aix .
Staying in Poitou region , you can go and see many other sites, cities and museums.
Visiting France , before or after your stay in Poitou Charentes , you may want to spend a day in Versailles ... Have a look at the marvelous G. d'Alba's Versailles Site :
