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IT'S YOUR TURN TO PLAY!
Embark on fun and friendly experiences throughout La Vienne, where learning and fun go hand in hand, and where sharing unique moments with loved ones is a treasure!
Dive into a world full of daring explorations and exciting challenges for all the family. Whether you're an insatiable adventurer, an inquisitive learner, an eternal poet or a wise old man, La Vienne is a place where challenges are within everyone's grasp and where imagination knows no bounds. It's up to you!
Poitiers
a city of contrasts
Here, 1 in 2 inhabitants is under 30 years old, but every stone is 1,000 years old. An exceptional religious heritage - the Baptistère St-Jean, the oldest Christian monument in the West, or the Romanesque masterpiece Notre-Dame-la-Grande - coexists with experiences that are unique in France. A life-size playground! There's something for young and old alike: discover the town in a game of enigmas in search of Viking treasure, take part in fun workshops and exhibitions at the Espace Mendès France, push open the doors of an escape game, breathe and play in the Parc de Blossac or cool off on the banks of the River Clain at the îlot Tison.
La Vallée des Singes
A natural wildlife park dedicated to primates
No barriers, no cages, 100% different. Meet more than 450 monkeys, including the largest group of gorillas in France, in total freedom on a natural site of 22 hectares planted with trees. Experience some surprising moments: the feeding sessions that take place throughout the day. Discover the largest group of bonobos in the world, a unique species, close to humans and extremely rare in captivity! 1/2 to 1 day visit.
Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes
Aliénor & Richard Cœur de Lion...
The mere mention of their names is enough to gauge the importance of history in Poitou. Here, you'll be a privileged witness to this flamboyant epic! This is an adventure for the general public, where history buffs rub shoulders with apprentice knights in an original and spectacular scenography: 8 animated rooms, 800 m² of discovery areas, giant video projection on the Hundred Years' War, children's medieval village, adventure trail, games bar and costume shop. So ring the bell and get on your horses, history is coming to life at Monts-sur-Guesnes, and you're invited!
ABBAYE DE SAINT-SAVIN
an exceptional treasure
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saint-Savin Abbey is an exceptional treasure trove. Enjoy a unique experience, discovering the largest collection of wall paintings in Europe (11th-12th centuries). Multimedia interpretation area, monks' cells, garden... The abbey will reveal all its secrets! Customise your visit using the digital tablet, an interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy at your own pace. The Middle Ages have never been so close to you. Discover the abbey with a dramatised tour that takes you on a journey through history. Ideal for young and old!
Angles-sur-l’Anglin
one of France's most beautiful villages
In the heart of Angles-sur-l'Anglin, one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’, discover 2 exceptional sites. The reconstruction of the ‘Roc aux Sorciers’, the largest prehistoric sculpted frieze ever discovered! Videomapping projection on a 3D wall, interpreted tactile frieze, scenographic trail... a walk through time for all ages. The ‘Forteresse d'Angles’: 40m above the water rise the superb remains of this medieval castle (10th-15th century) listed as a Historic Monument. Dungeons, towers, chapels... and a unique view that will take your breath away!
Terre de Dragons
a total change of scenery
Dragons exist. Is it because of this secret that Professor Sheppard has mysteriously disappeared? To solve this enigma, you'll have to walk over alligators, travel through space and time, explore rooms where strange encounters await you... in short, be intrepid and curious. It's a total change of scenery lasting over 2 and a half hours, covering 10,000 m² of indoor and outdoor space, all year round and in all weathers. 300 live animals under a bioclimatic dome, 5 interactive Scénovision® sound and light rooms, water gardens and a touch pool... a must-see experience for young and old alike!