Attractions and activities

Artisanal umbrella manufacturing in the city center.

Romanesque collegiate church in the Poitou style, featuring a superb sculpted façade and interior paintings, including Romanesque murals in the choir.

By the river, enjoy a drink with friends, relax with colleagues or dine with family. Entertainment, free games, canoe rental, food trucks, bars and nightclub.

With views over the medieval town of Chauvigny, VéloRail is a surprising cross between Poulidor and the French railway: four wheels, two pedalers and a rear bench, all running on a former railway line.

Within the Bishops’ Castle, large-scale bird of prey shows featuring eagles, falcons, owls, eagle owls, storks, parrots, etc.

Built on the site of a former abbey, in Brutalist style (20th century), housing rich archaeological collections (from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages) and a fine arts collection (14th to 20th centuries), including sculptures by Camille Claudel.

Former medieval city perched on a rocky spur, now a charming university town. Known as the “City of a Hundred Bell Towers”, encircled by two rivers, with a historic center featuring half-timbered houses, cathedral, baptistery and palace.

UNESCO-listed riverside site, a jewel of medieval art housing a remarkably complete and well-preserved set of Romanesque wall paintings.

Boat rental with or without guide, canoe, paddleboard and bike hire to explore the wet marsh. Organisation of stays or turnkey day trips for groups.

Starting point for visits and walks in the Marais Poitevin within the ornithological park.