Attraction and activity CELLES-SUR-BELLE | 20 km from Niort Celles-sur-Belle, Petite Cité de Caratère1 to 2 hoursTo see: the Royal Abbey with its museum area and magnificent formal French gardens, poetic promenade, the church of Verrines-sous-Celles, and the vintage motorcycle museum.
Attraction and activity NIORT Centre de Rencontre et de Communication du Parc des Expositions de Niort
Attraction and activity OIRON | Between Thouars and Loudun Château d’Oiron – Centre des Monuments Nationaux1 to 2 hoursChâteau built in the 15th and 17th centuries at the crossroads of Poitou and the Loire Valley. Remarkable contemporary art collection “Curios et Mirabilia”. One of the great Loire châteaux.
Hotel DISSAY | 18 km north of Poitiers UnratedChâteau de Dissay10 roomsMagnificent 15th-century luxury château hotel with spacious rooms, hammam spa, gourmet restaurant and parkland.Record created by Office de Tourisme de Grand Poitiers
Hotel CHASSENEUIL-DU-POITOU | 3 km from Futuroscope Château du Clos de la Ribaudière41 roomsSpacious rooms spread across three buildings. Restaurant and spa. Venue hire for weddings and seminars ranging from 50 to 400 m², fully restored.Record created by Office de Tourisme de Grand Poitiers
Attraction and activity COULON | In the heart of the Marais poitevin Coulon, capitale de la Venise Verte1 to 2 hoursCharming small town, capital of the “Green Venice”. Boat or canoe trips from Quai Tardy. The Maison du Marais Poitevin traces the history of the town and the marsh. Bike rental, shops and restaurants.
Attraction and activity DIENNE | 28 km south-east of Poitiers Domaine de DiennéDiscover Défi Planet’, a park offering unusual accommodation, wildlife experiences and leisure activities. Enjoy the lagoon where ecology meets fun. With Mission AREKA, take part in a playful and interactive quest. Défiplanet is certified Sustainable Entertainment.
Hotel LIGUGE | Near Poitiers Domaine de l’Écorcerie16 roomsNature hotel ideal for leisure stays, seminars or cycle tourism. At the gateway to Poitiers.Record created by Office de Tourisme de Grand Poitiers
Hotel GRANZAY-GRIPT | Close to the A10 motorway Domaine du Griffier34 rooms18th-century château offering rooms combining charm and 21st-century comfort. Three reception rooms, 11 seminar spaces, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness area and a restaurant.Record created by OT Niort Marais Poitevin
Attraction and activity POITIERS | In the city center Église Notre-Dame-la-GrandeLess than 1 hourRomanesque collegiate church in the Poitou style, featuring a superb sculpted façade and interior paintings, including Romanesque murals in the choir.
Attraction and activity ARCAIS | In the heart of the Marais poitevin Embarcadère “Au Martin Pêcheur”1 to 2 hoursBoat rental with or without a guide, storytelling nights, group offers from 20 people (capacity up to 200), canoe rental.