Gîte La Grange - things to do and see in the area
Famous local attraction
Great day out about 40 minutes drive from Gîte La Grange.
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Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryGreat day out about 40 minutes drive from Gîte La Grange.
A French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to wartime atrocities
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Oradour-sur-Glane
A French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to wartime atrocities
Activity
See kingfishers as you glide down the Charente in your kayak. Great day out.
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Ruffec Canoe-Kayak
See kingfishers as you glide down the Charente in your kayak. Great day out.
La Belle Ânée
Puy GodetLe Relais Équestre De Villenon
1 impasse du chateau de VillenonMoussac Canoë Kayak
Enjoy a peaceful day canoeing on the Vienne.
City/town information
Beautiful town by the Charente with fairytale castle and great restaurants.
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Verteuil-sur-Charente
Beautiful town by the Charente with fairytale castle and great restaurants.
Nanteuil-en-Vallée
Picturesque town with great restaurants.
Lovely town on the pilgrim trail with three famous churches and a great market.
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Melle
Lovely town on the pilgrim trail with three famous churches and a great market.
Montmorillon
Poitiers
Historic city, great for sightseeing and shopping.
Neighbourhoods
Historic and pretty village a short drive from Gîte la Grange with a medieval covered market.
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Couhé
Historic and pretty village a short drive from Gîte la Grange with a medieval covered market.
Civray
Pretty market town with beautiful church and great cafés.
Pretty hamlet by the river, great for bird/nature watching (kingfishers, red squirrels, Capybaras).
La Millière
Pretty hamlet by the river, great for bird/nature watching (kingfishers, red squirrels, Capybaras).
Food scene
Auberge du Clain
2 Pl. de l'ÉgliseLovely restaurant with terrace and friendly service.
Restaurant les drôles
12 Rue du CèdreLogis Hôtel le Chapeau Rouge
1 Rue de ChypreRelais du Pays Civraisien
D148Friendly restaurant by country park and The Charente
Café Portebleue
3 Rue du BarilFriendly restaurant close to the castle
Auberge De L'étang
1 Route de RomagneGreat pizza! eat in or take-away
Les Archives
14 Rue Édouard-GrimauxA lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting
Le Melkinn’s
7 Rue du CommerceA friendly local restaurant
Le Moulin de Verteuil
4 All. du MoulinA beautiful setting for lunch
Consigli per viaggiatori
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The Tuesday market in Civray
Plenty of parking
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The Thursday market in Gençay
The second and last Thursday of each month
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The Tuesday market in Lezay
The largest market in the area
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The Friday market in Melle
Spend the morning at the market and see the churches in the afternoon
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Futuroscope
Whilst you can book on the day, its nearly always cheaper to book in advance.
Fast passes are usually only available when booked in advance
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La Vallée des Singes
This is a very popular destination so avoid the queues by buying your ticket in advance