Below are a few places of interest nearby,  although  there are too many to list. You will find further information at The Lodge.

 

 MERVENT this area is famous for it's wonderful lakes & forests. A great day out can be had at the fun park “Pierre Brune”. Plus the nearby Zoo. VOUVANT closeby to Mervant is a beautiful historic town with a super Creperie “Le Pic Vert” & boat hire. Well recommended!

 COULONGES SUR L’AUTIZE about 15 minutes away has a market every Tues & Sat AM, a couple of restaurants, bars, various shops, banks & super market. As well as a tennis court, heated swimming pool & a Night Club.

 FAYMOREAU has a recommended restaurant at the Hotel de Mines & a peaceful fishing lake, daily permits about £4.00 can be purchased at the Hotel de Mines..

 CHASSENON LE BOURG   also has a lake, a sandy beach, shady picnic area, water slide, bar & boat hire. A great alternative to driving to the coast.

 MARAIS POTEVIN better known as  VERISE VERTE,  known for it’s numerous riverside villages with various restaurants, bars, boat & bike hire. The area is reknowned for it’s abundance of wildlife & wonderful scenery. COULON is well recommended.

 FONTENAY LE COMTE is a great town with a market on Saturday & much to see & do.

 NIORT also has a hoast of shops, cinema, restaurants & historic buildings to visit.

 LA ROCHELLE about 1/2 hrs drive is an interesting town,  from here you can take a boat to the famous FORT BOYARD & the unique island of ILE DE RE.

 PUY DE FOU to the north is well worth a day out to enjoy the “Grand Parc” spread over 40 hectares - quoted as being “a sensation sure to thrill”!

 POITIERS  & THE FAMOUS FUTUROSCOPE about 60 mls is certainly worth the drive.

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