Sightseeing
Beautiful mediaeval part of town, on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela with great town gates, in the fortified walls.
40 locals recommend
Parthenay
Beautiful mediaeval part of town, on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela with great town gates, in the fortified walls.
A day's excursion will take you to see some of the beautiful chateaux of the Loire Valley.
18 locals recommend
Loire Valley
A day's excursion will take you to see some of the beautiful chateaux of the Loire Valley.
Saint-Loup-Lamairé
Lovely mediaeval town with a great pizza cafe.
The burial place of Richard the Lionheart and his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Stunning Abbey, beautiful gardens.
A calm and serene atmosphere.
The hotel on the corner outside has the best Earl Grey tea I have ever tasted!
142 locals recommend
Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
The burial place of Richard the Lionheart and his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Stunning Abbey, beautiful gardens.
A calm and serene atmosphere.
The hotel on the corner outside has the best Earl Grey tea I have ever tasted!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the biggest theme parks in Europe, the incredible entertainment has thrilled every one of our visitors who has been there.
767 locals recommend
Puy du Fou
One of the biggest theme parks in Europe, the incredible entertainment has thrilled every one of our visitors who has been there.
Teleski Nautical Moncontour
Great fun water skiing from a high wire!
My children (19 and 21 have been twice and are taking me this year for a birthday treat. All the guests who go come back saying it is the most incredible day out.
767 locals recommend
Puy du Fou
My children (19 and 21 have been twice and are taking me this year for a birthday treat. All the guests who go come back saying it is the most incredible day out.
Getting Around
Poitiers-Biard Airport
Great restaurant at the airport for those in need of food.
Train connections to Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, and the rest of Europe.
28 locals recommend
Gare de Poitiers station
2 Bd Pont AchardTrain connections to Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, and the rest of Europe.
Food Scene
Parthenay is our largest local town with a cafe culture around the square and a selection of restaurants to choose from.
Square Robert Bigot
Square Robert BigotParthenay is our largest local town with a cafe culture around the square and a selection of restaurants to choose from.
AU BON ACCUEIL
2 Rue de l'ÉgliseFantastic value, delicious French set menu. A must for visitors, lunchtime only.
Had nothing but good reviews from visitors who have eaten at this restaurant.
restaurant la forge à fer
Had nothing but good reviews from visitors who have eaten at this restaurant.
Great pizzas, super service from Coco, sit in the square on a warm summer's evening after wandering along the river bank and seeing the beautiful 17th Century chateau. Bliss! Kids love it.
PIZZERIA L'EXPRESSO
5 Grand Rue Théophane VenardGreat pizzas, super service from Coco, sit in the square on a warm summer's evening after wandering along the river bank and seeing the beautiful 17th Century chateau. Bliss! Kids love it.
Boulangerie Banette
41 Rue du Général de GaulleGreat croissants and pain au chocolat as well as bread and patisserie.
Parks & Nature
Boating, walking, windsurfing. A great place to go for a picnic whilst enjoying the water-sports.
Gymnase du Cébron
Boating, walking, windsurfing. A great place to go for a picnic whilst enjoying the water-sports.
Arts & Culture
There are lots of art exhibitions, museums, Christmas fairs and medieaval fairs dotted around the region, all of which have so far really impressed by the high standards they offer.
Deux-Sèvres
There are lots of art exhibitions, museums, Christmas fairs and medieaval fairs dotted around the region, all of which have so far really impressed by the high standards they offer.