Camping Les Prés: Explore Chauvigny and its Surroundings

Just east of Poitiers, the medieval town of Chauvigny is well worth a visit. How about a trip on a velorail? Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, set off for 17 km or half that (round trip), 1 to 2 hours aboard an unusual machine that travels along the old railroad line, once used to transport the beautiful stones from the quarries of the Chauvigny region. You'll pedal through rolling bocage, discovering the region's heritage with the help of a roadmap, and cross bridges, footbridges and viaducts, including one offering an impressive view of the castles and collegiate church of Saint-Pierre de Chauvigny. In July and August, opt for the Crépusculaires, at sunset, or the Dîner du Viaduc, for a meal in an exceptional setting above the Vienne river.

The monuments that make up the Valley of the Frescoes have a common denominator: their mural paintings, made in different periods, a true echo of a tradition that once consisted of adorning the wall surfaces with painted decorations. From the works of anonymous painters of the Romanesque period to the well-known authors of more recent times, they have expressed themselves through real narrative cycles or other only simulated decorations The Abbey Church of Saint-Savin The Church of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre in Saint-Germain The Church of Notre-Dame in Antigny The funeral chapel of Saint Catherine in Jouhet The Church of Notre-Dame in Montmorillon (inaccessible because of works) The Octagon in Montmorillon Saint-Laurent Church (also called Saint Laurent Chapel) in Montmorillon The Church of Saint-Divitien in Saulgé

This family home is located in the center of Saint-Savin, close to the shops. It offers every convenience and comfort and can accommodate 9 people (4 bedrooms with 7 beds - 2 bathrooms - 3 toilets - 1 living room - 1 dining room - 1 kitchen). Set in 6,000 m² of parkland, it features a swimming pool with garden furniture. A garden factory makes the place picturesque and unusual. Tours are available on request. The region offers many possibilities for excursions and visits.

Much more than a simple visit to a UNESCO monument, the discovery of the abbey is a real journey through the centuries. Go back in time to the Middle Ages and take up challenges with your family or friends! Equipped with a headset and a digital tablet, true companions of the visit, explore this period of history: escape guaranteed! Will you be up to the challenge?

DéfiPlanet' is a place of accommodation located near Poitiers and the Futuroscope, specialized in the proposal of unusual vacation offers. You will find a complex of complementary offers : - a varied offer of unusual accommodations with more than 17 different forms (tree houses, yurts, goblins' houses, ...) for more than 600 beds; - Multiple sports activities, whether you are a resident or not, such as tree climbing, archery, adventure game, horse riding, theme park, etc. ; - A wide range of restaurants; - A seminar complex that can accommodate groups of up to 400 people. Its campsite welcomes you in tent, caravan or motor home on large pitches (more than 100m²), perfectly maintained and delimited by hedges of shrubs.

Located in the heart of a pine forest, the DéfiPlanet' Hotel Insolite offers you an experience to live in the middle of nature! Whether you are in a group or a family, you can choose among: 6 rooms for 2 persons, 2 rooms for 4 persons, 5 rooms for 5 persons, and 11 rooms for 6 persons During your stay, you will have access to the swimming pools, one of which is covered and heated to 29° all year round, to the children's playgrounds, to the outdoor fitness center, to the hiking trails of the domain, to the petanque and beach-volley courts. Défiplanet' also offers sports and nature activities, an equestrian center, an unusual restaurant service, as well as well-being and relaxation. The domain is freely accessible all year round, you only pay for the services (activities, catering, etc.) that you wish to use.

Embark on the legend of Princess Areka. In the AREKA mission, you play the role of a Secret Agent who must save Princess Areka and her kingdom. In this adventure, Nature and the Animals are counting on you to restore harmony. Take part in an interactive quest in which you are the hero, full of mysteries and riddles to solve, and plunge into an imaginary universe where every action has a real and educational impact.

Unusual accommodation : Spend one or more nights in one of the 600 unusual beds available at DéfiPlanet? 1st unusual village in France! From animal houses (rabbits, hens, snails, etc.) to leprechaun houses, tree houses with or without Jacuzzis, yurts and caravans, there's something for everyone! Adventure Game: Accompanied by Guntar and the Leprechauns, you'll take part in this Adventure Game combining reflection, role-playing, strategy, cohesion, mutual aid and physical activities. You and your family will work together to find the white diamond and complete their quest.

Krappahutte is a village of atypical accommodations designed especially for groups! It's the ideal place to meet up and share memorable moments together. The village offers a unique experience, combining comfort and originality, in an exceptional natural setting. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, or a school trip, Krappahutte warmly welcomes you for an unforgettable adventure. Each accommodation in this village can accommodate 7 to 8 people per 1/2 barrel, making it possible for groups of up to 15 people to share the same accommodation. In these accommodations you can live in harmony with nature while enjoying comfortable and unique lodgings. The village offers shared sanitary facilities (shower and WC), convivial communal areas and play areas.

Tree climbing course.

This picnic area welcomes you with its 6-person table (uncovered)

This picnic area welcomes you with 1 table for 6 people (Not covered)

This picnic area has 10 tables for 6 people (not covered)

This picnic area welcomes you with its 6-person table (not covered)

Mouchet fishing pond

This picnic area welcomes you with its 6-person table (uncovered)

Located in the city center, the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame de Chauvigny, which is devoted to worship, is only accessible outside of ceremonies. A fresco from the end of the 15th century decorates its south transept.

In addition to the pieces coming from the archaeological sites of the Chauvinois region (the ancient site of Gué-de-Sciaux, Saint-Pierre-les-Églises, the medieval city, ...), a large part of the objects presented are the result of donations made to the museum by the local population and constitute the originality of the ethnographic collections (headdresses and costumes, minnow carafes, tools of disappeared trades, art furniture, etc.) A series of models illustrates the urban and rural evolution of Chauvigny from the Neolithic period to the present day.

Relive the practice of falconry in the magical setting of the remains of the Château des Évêques. Discover the five castles of the upper town, all located on the same promontory overlooking the Vienne River, making it a unique site in Europe. Don't miss the world-famous capitals of the six columns of the Collegiate Church. One of the "Most Beautiful Detours of France" promises you a leap in time of almost 1000 years.

Tourist or professional stay, family vacations or romantic weekend..., L'Eau vive guarantees you to spend unforgettable moments in the heart of the Chauvinese countryside, in the company of Stéphanie & Michaël, always ready to answer to the least of your wishes. With a capacity of 1 to 4 persons, they are perfect for your stays alone, with your partner, with your family or for your stopover evenings The restaurant offers you every day at noon and in the evening the menu of the day as well as the drinks menu. We can establish a menu for you for an event. As soon as the weather is fine, a large private terrace is at your disposal

Located in the medieval town of Chauvigny in the Vienne department, Les Gites d'Isel is an estate offering accommodation for up to X people and a reception room equipped with a kitchen for up to 70 guests. Just a stone's throw from the Forêt Domaniale de Mareuil and the Ferme Pédagogique du Maras, Les Gites d'Isel is the ideal place to relax and entertain. For a trip into the future, the Parc du Futuroscope is less than 30 km away!

Located in the medieval town of Chauvigny in the Vienne department, Les Gites d'Isel is an estate offering accommodation for up to X people and a reception room equipped with a kitchen for up to 70 guests. Just a stone's throw from the Forêt Domaniale de Mareuil and the Ferme Pédagogique du Maras, Les Gites d'Isel is the ideal place to relax and entertain. For a trip into the future, the Parc du Futuroscope is less than 30 km away!

Gîte 3 stars meublé de tourisme and 3 épis Gîtes de France. We welcome you all year round to this pleasant gite for up to 6 people, with swimming pool (open from spring to autumn vacations), in the Chauvinois region, a few kilometers from Futuroscope.

The Gîte des Ageasses is a detached house in a quiet village. This vacation rental can accommodate up to 15 people and offers: fully-equipped kitchen, living room, 2 shower rooms, WC. Bedrooms are equipped with single and double beds. Sheets available for hire. Non-smoking rental. On-site facilities: dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, microwave, fireplace, electric heating, Internet access. You can also enjoy the courtyard with barbecue and an enclosed garden with games for young children. The property is located at the end of the village, close to the Vienne valley: an ideal location for numerous walks.

Hotel/restaurant/caterer. Hotel with 5 rooms equipped with flat screen 70 cm with TV program and internet connection with free Wifi access, private bathroom per room. The rooms are equipped for people with reduced mobility.

Located in the left wing of a 19th-century château, the Gîte du Theil au Servant is arranged over two levels. On the first floor are a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom with toilet, a bedroom (1 bed 140 and 1 bed 90) and a linen room. Upstairs, a bedroom (3 beds 120) with en-suite shower room and toilet, and a second bedroom (1 bed 140 and 1 bed 120) with en-suite bathroom and toilet. A large park with summer furniture is available, as well as a garage. Heating is wood-fired (flat rate), and bed linen and towels can be hired, while household linen is provided. The gîte is 10 km from Chauvigny (summer festival, falconry show) and 15 km from Montmorillon, both towns of art and history.

Independent gîte (105 m²) next to the owners and close to gîte 796. First floor: kitchen, living room, bathroom, wc. First floor: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds). Electric heating. Small enclosed garden, garden furniture, garage. Telephone. Linen rental available. Pretty property on the edge of the woods (footpaths) in the Vienne valley. Private fishing pond (5 ha), except in July and August due to drought. Near the medieval town of Chauvigny (5 km). Abysséa aquatic center and Terre de dragons in Civaux 7 km away.

The road becomes a footpath as you reach this pretty property on the edge of the woods, overlooking the pond. Gîte 145 m² close to the owners and gîte 969. First floor: kitchen and living room, games room with French billiards table. Upstairs: two bedrooms (1 double bed), two bedrooms (2 single beds), two bathrooms. two toilets. Oil-fired heating (fixed price). Unenclosed private garden, garden furniture, swing, parking. Fishing lodge (except July-August due to drought), welcomes young children. Chauvigny, medieval town 5 km away (summer festival, Géants du Ciel show). Terre de dragons and Abysséa (aquatic center) in Civaux 7 km away. Numerous walks in the surrounding woods.

Le Petit Chambalon, a cottage on the banks of the Vienne river, can accommodate two people (sofa bed), with the possibility of accommodating a child over 6 years old (mezzanine bed).

The Logis Michaud de la Prunerie, composed of three rooms on the first floor, can accommodate up to six people.