Child friendly things to do near our gites in the Charente Maritime, France
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For Children
Atlantys Swimming Centre in St Jean D'Angely ; St Savinien - a must for the young
ones Aquarium - in La Rochelle ; La Palmyre Zoo, Royan - the best in Europe ;
Futuroscope - perfect for older children ; Fort Boyard - have you seen the programme
Nautilys Water Park - a great day out ; Donkey Sanctuary - See the Poitou Donkey
Valley des Singes - Surrounded by Monkeys ; Playgrounds - are numerous
Paleosite - watch Dad turn into a Neanderthal; Karting - in St Jean d'Angely
Canoeing & Pedaloes - at the local loisier ; Chateau Branch - a tree top adventure
Chateau des Enigmas - maze & quiz ; Noahs ark - run by he world parrot trust
Puy du Fou - amazing - what can I say ! European zoo - at Chize
Iles aux serpents - discover reptiles ; Comic Museum & Chocolate factory - Angouleme
For all the Family
Markets - Thrice weekly in St Jean d'Angely
Beaches - From La Rochelle down to Royan
La Rochelle - for its shopping and amazing aquarium
Cognac - with its world famous distillery tours
Saintes - a beautiful Roman town, fantastic ampitheatre
Poitiers - with the superb 'Futuroscope' park
Bordeaux - and its world famous vineyards
Angouleme - has a great water park
Niort - for its history and shopping
Rochefort - with the Hermione reconstruction
Royan - with its European awarded animal park.
St Jean D'Angely - our historic local town
Venis Verte - hire a boat and explore the waterways
Glassworks - in Cognac
Cafes, bars & restaurants - in St Jean d'Angely
Cycling - about bike hire click here
The Charente Maritime region of the Poitou Charente is filled with historic sites,
hundreds of miles of beaches, chateaux, quaint villages and so many things to do that
two weeks just isn't enough, one reason why so many of our guests return year after
year.