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The Legend of the Fadets .. In the imagination of our ancestors, the fadets or leprechauns, a kind of goblin with a deformed body, lived in caves and underground passages of the Vienne valley. In spite of their mischievous and teasing spirit, they did the farmers a favor by guarding their sheep at night. They were found in "Biard", commune of Moussac, Queaux under the "Messelière" and in Persac under "la Roche du Bois Durand". This loop is part of a set of 4 loops called "Les Côteaux des Fadets" and located on the sector of Gouex, Moussac, Persac and Queaux.

Little sightseeing tour of Lussac les Châteaux. A circuit suggested by the Tourist Office of Lussac les Châteaux. www.tourisme-lussac-les-chateaux.fr/

The Legend of the Fadets .. In the imagination of our ancestors, the fadets or leprechauns, a kind of goblin with a deformed body, lived in caves and underground passages of the Vienne valley. In spite of their mischievous and teasing spirit, they did the farmers a favor by guarding their sheep at night. They were found in "Biard", commune of Moussac, Queaux under the "Messelière" and in Persac under "la Roche du Bois Durand". This loop is part of a set of 4 loops called "Les Côteaux des Fadets" and located on the sector of Gouex, Moussac, Persac and Queaux.

The Legend of the Fadets .. In the imagination of our ancestors, the fadets or leprechauns, a kind of goblin with a deformed body, lived in caves and underground passages of the Vienne valley. In spite of their mischievous and teasing spirit, they did the farmers a favor by guarding their sheep at night. They were found in "Biard", commune of Moussac, Queaux under the "Messelière" and in Persac under "la Roche du Bois Durand". This loop is part of a set of 4 loops called "Les Côteaux des Fadets" and located on the sector of Gouex, Moussac, Persac and Queaux.

Tree climbing course.

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.

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.

Furnished holiday home for 4 people.

The Écomusée, an interpretation center for rural life, awaits you on the Juillé site in Saulgé (5 mins from Montmorillon). Visit the Écomusée and discover the history of this region. Cultural tour of 10 themed rooms (housing, landscapes, crafts, etc.). loan of digital tablets as a tour aid, game booklet, films, models, store and activities. orchard. On-site: 3km walking trail with interpretation panels. Geocaching. Picnic table. Family "enquête-jeu" (enquiry-game), approved by the département as a family experience, for a different kind of visit, where you can discover the Ecomusée in a fun way. Find the Rossignol board that was stolen during the night. Can you find the culprit? (5?50/person + 3? per game slate). Temporary exhibitions: April to October 24: "Towards a healthy and sustainable diet"

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 picnic area welcomes you with 3 tables for 6 people (not covered)

This picnic area welcomes you with 3 tables for 6 people (not covered)

This picnic area has 5 tables for 8 people (not covered)

Castle of the Forge

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

Communal water body

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

This picnic area welcomes you with 4 tables for 6 people (not covered)

South-east of Poitiers, come to Défi Planet for a fun and family day out. Live an adventure in its park: enter the universe of leprechauns and goblins and answer correctly the riddles to hope to save our earth from a serious danger! Your mission will be to better understand our past, to better build our future. Accompanied by your guide "Petit Sabot", cross different villages, enter a magical forest, meet animals from all over the world (from the Poitou oxen to the dromedaries and the llamas). Learn the ancestral techniques necessary to live in harmony on Earth and become aware of the beauty and importance of our environment. Want to stay on site? Enjoy the hotel under the pines, the tree houses or the mushroom, rabbit or chicken houses!

The Romanesque church, built between the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the 12th century, is located on a promontory and forms with the medieval castle a major ensemble of the village. The building was modified in the Gothic period. The choir rests on a Romanesque crypt decorated with Gothic wall paintings representing Christ in majesty surrounded by the symbols of the evangelists and a Virgin and Child. The church also houses Gothic vaults that were used to house the tombs of the lords of Morthemer. It is also in this church that the English Constable John Chandos, mortally wounded during a Franco-English fight at the bridge of Lussac in 1369, would have been buried. Classified as a Historic Monument in 1908.

Located in the heart of the village, this intimate restaurant with its air-conditioned dining room, will present you its menus at 16,00 €, 21,00 € and 27,00 € elaborated from fresh and seasonal products. Labels Fait Maison and Petit Futé. The chef will propose you to taste his speciality: apple grimolle and vanilla ice cream. The restaurant "Le Comme Chez Soi" welcomes you every lunchtime from Tuesday to Saturday and evenings on Friday and Saturday.

Located on the edge of a pond, this restaurant will offer you the inventive cuisine of its chef, passionate about his job, based on homemade dishes that you can enjoy on the spot or take away. The restaurant "La Bisquine" welcomes you every day except Wednesday and every evening except Monday and Wednesday.

The Sheppard Restaurant proposes you to have lunch in a tropical atmosphere in front of the crocodiles We welcome you from 12:00 to 14:00, possibility of lunch without visiting the Land of Dragons.

This charming restaurant will welcome you in a warm setting where paintings by artists from different horizons are displayed. The chef, who listens to his customers, will propose you for lunch his menu at 13,00 € during the week and on reservation his menus from 15,00 € to 35,00 €. Closing period : 1 week at the end of the year and 2 weeks at the end of August. The "Restaurant du Centre" welcomes you every lunchtime from Monday to Friday as well as evenings on weekends upon reservation.

Situated on the banks of the Vienne river, the restaurant welcomes you upstairs with a panoramic view of the river, or on the terrace, weather permitting. At lunchtime from Tuesday to Saturday, you can choose from a menu of the day at 14.80? (starter, main course, cheese, dessert), a mini à la carte menu, a children's menu, maxi salads, burgers and a calf's head menu every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month between September and May. On Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes, you can choose from menus ranging from 24 to 36 ? Between June and the end of August, maxi salads, burgers, entrecôte and maxi coupe de glace are served between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, with reservations by calling 05 49 56 30 28. Annual vacation between Monday September 2 and Monday September 23, 2024

Free camper van park located in a quiet and pleasant area. A city-park playground nearby.

Les Coquelicots is a two-bedroom communal gîte located in the former presbytery, and can accommodate four people. Another gîte, Les Noisettes, sleeps three. Booking and payment via Gîtes de France

Les Noisettes is a communal gîte located on the first floor of the old presbytery, it consists of one room and can accommodate three people. Another gîte, Les Coquelicots, which can accommodate four people, is part of the same complex. Reservation and payment via Gîtes de France

This lodging is part of a site of 8 lodgings (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car Small accessible gite with modern decoration adjoining the hibiscus gite. Living room with kitchenette, one bedroom (1 bed 160), a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), a shower room and toilets. Private terrace with pergola and garden furniture. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.

This lodging is part of a site of 8 lodgings (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car Adjacent to the lilac cottage, accessible to all, Ibiscus offers a living room (kitchen, living room, lounge), a bedroom (1 bed 160 accessible) with its shower room and its accessible toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160) and independent toilets. Garden furniture is provided on the private terrace with its pergola. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.

This gite is part of a site of 8 gites (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car With its dominant orange color, Mandarine is warm in its decoration. It is composed of a living room with kitchen, living room, lounge, a master bedroom (1 bed 140) with its bathroom and toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), an independent shower room and independent toilets. A private terrace with pergolas and garden furniture. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.

This gite is part of a site of 8 gites (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car Modernity, clarity and functionality qualify the Espelette gite. It is composed of a living room (kitchen, living room, lounge), a bedroom (1 bed 140) with its bathroom and its private and adjacent toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), an independent bathroom and independent toilets. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.

This lodging is part of a site of 8 lodgings (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car The sweetness of the pistachio dominates the decoration of this gite. It is composed of a living room (kitchen, living room, lounge), a bedroom (1 bed 140) with its shower room and its private and adjoining toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), an independent shower room and independent toilets. A private terrace with garden furniture completes the arrangement of this gite. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is proposed Parking spaces are available nearby.

This lodging is part of a site of 8 lodgings (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car A contemporary decoration, a view on the playground and a private terrace with garden furniture and pergolas, here are the assets of Quinoa. It is composed of a living room (kitchen, living room, lounge), a bedroom (1 bed 140) with its shower room and its private and adjacent toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), an independent shower room and independent toilets. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.

This gite is part of a site of 8 gites (La vallée des noyers) labeled Gîtes de France, space also hosting playground(s) for children, a City Park, a Skate Park, a picnic area and an area for camping car Nestled between the Granny and Quinoa gîtes, Framboise is on the ground floor. It is composed of a living room (kitchen, living room, lounge), a bedroom (1 bed 140) with its private and adjoining shower room and toilets, a second bedroom (2 beds 80 or 1 bed 160), an independent shower room and independent toilets. Like each of the gîtes, it has a private terrace with a pergola and garden furniture. The beds are made on arrival, and a cleaning package at the end of the stay is offered Parking spaces are available nearby.