LOCAL INTEREST
Whilst staying in this area there is much to see and enjoy, as much or as little as you like. Asnois itself has a lovely Ayre (park) beside the river with an area for children, BBQs and picnic tables all free and very clean (including the toilet facilities).
The nearest market town of Charroux, steeped in history and home to the amazing abbey ruins is just 10 minutes away with 3 bars, a hotel/restaurant, boulangeries, chemist and a market each Thursday morning. Throughout the year there are many events on – i.e. August, painting in the street, September – the Foire au Vin.
Other larger market towns are within 30 minutes away, along with a choice of supermarkets. Confolens has its music festival in August. I’lle Jourdain has watersports and bungee jumping. But if you want something more exciting then visit Poitiers for Futuroscope – open all year round or watch car racing around Angouleme in September.
And don't forget paintballing at Gopaintball at Beauregard www.gopaintball.fr
There are many more activities and wonderful places to visit in this area bordering the neighbouring departments of The Charente and Deux-Sevres. Here's a selection of things to do:
La Vallée des Singes (Monkey Valley)
More than 30 primate species live in this habitat, carefully designed for studying primates in their natural environment. It is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Open from March to November.
Le Gureau 86700 Romagne, Phone: 05 49 87 20 20
La Vallee des Singes
20 mins drive.
Parc floral de la Belle (Flower Gardens)
An extensive array of gardens featuring thousands of plants, trees, and flowers.
Open from March to November
86160 Magne, Phone: 05 49 36 05 45
www.parcfloraldelabelle.com
25 mins drive.
Futuroscope
The French cinematic theme park with breathtaking rides and attractions
Open all year round
www.futuroscope.com
60 mins drive
Animal Park at Hiesse
Set in 12 hectares, you will find more than 40 species of animals in natural surroundings, including Kangaroos, Camels, Llamas, Deer and many more. There is a restaurant (reservations required) and picnic area in the park. Open from April to October.
La Colline Enchantée, L'Age vieille, 16490 Hiesse. Phone: 05 45 89 65 45,
www.colline-enchantee.com
20 mins drive.
Musée rural du Vieux Cormenier (Historical Farming Museum)
From the beginning of the 20th century to the First World War, let yourself be guided through the four seasons while you discover the history of a French rural family.
'Chez Bernardeau' 86400 Champniers, Phone: 05 49 87 32 33
15 mins drive.
Nautilis - sports and leisure centre
Nautilis is a mixed sports and leisure centre offering water sports and an ice-skating rink. There are two pools available to all (general public, clubs, schools, groups) of 25 and 50m; indoor leisure pools (toboggan, jets, spas) and rooms for natural water and cardiac therapy open year-round. Le Fontastier, 16710 St Yrieix Sur Charente, Phone: 05 45 39 93 99
Website: Nautilis
50 mins drive. |
