Our top activities and places to visit around Futuroscope

1. Poitiers, the mother city of Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and later Queen of England, originally from Poitiers, needs no introduction! Just a 15-minute drive from Futuroscope, you'll find dozens of exciting activities and places to have a great time. The city of a hundred bell towers has everything to please you!

Here are several ideas for exploring the city and its remains from the Middle Ages:

• Choose an outdoor investigation game : with the Poitiers Tourist Office or Odyssée Prod., the route will take you in the footsteps of the city's best-kept secrets!
• Stroll through the streets full of half-timbered houses, in search of local products. 
• Take a breath of fresh air on the edge of Clain : the river, which almost encircles the city, offers great opportunities for walks. We love having a good time the Guinguette Pictave located at Îlot Tison, THE place to meet when the weather is nice and warm!
• Visit historical places The Palace, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Saint-Jean Baptistery… Poitiers is not nicknamed “the city of a hundred bell towers” ​​for nothing! At every street corner, the heritage is on full display.

Find our 10 ideas for exploring Poitiers and getting to know the town of Eleanor of Aquitaine better.

2. Puzzle games at Château de Monthoiron

Children (and parents!) will love the puzzle games at Château de Monthoiron, located 30 minutes from the Futuroscope theme park!

Leonardo's Treasure offers the chance to follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, with the comic book hero Leonardo Genius, in a life-size investigation game in the countryside. Karmanor's Secret suitable for the youngest, invite you to explore the forest in search of giant insects made of Lego® bricks.

Events are regularly offered such as giant egg hunts at Easter, or storytelling evenings for Halloween.

Exploration is not over with Adventure Games® in Monthoiron A fun game in the heart of the village, where you must help the Humachaï break a curse using the contents of your backpack! (Offered by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.)

Are you tempted? Go on an adventure in Monthoiron!

3. The Domaine du Lac de Saint-Cyr

This huge 300 hectare park is a real playground for the holidays During the summer, the lake is accessible for supervised swimming, with various water sports available: pedal boats, canoes, sailing…

On land, playgrounds, city stadium, beach volleyball and sandball or pétanque courts are freely accessible. Bike rides, electric scooter rides or walks are possible around the lake, to stretch your legs!

In addition, find on site:

• The restaurant La Table du golf
• A snack by the lake
• The Golf du Haut-Poitou
• Camping du Lac de Saint-Cyr

4. The Medieval City of Chauvigny

It is not 1, 2 or 3 castles that cohabited with this breathtaking view of the VienneBut there are actually 5 castles! What is there to see in the medieval town of Chauvigny, which is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Detours in France?

• Harcourt Castle, dating from the 13th century^rd century and offering Escape Games several times a year
• The Donjon de Gouzon and its industrial archeology museum
• The Collegiate Church of Saint Peter: a superb church with original interior colors
• The pretty cobbled streets and stone houses!
• Giants of the Sky at the Bishops' Castle: a magical falconry show to observe birds from all over the world

In addition, return to the lower town where the Chauvigny VéloRail departs, on the old railway line. Several kilometers of route await you, with a splendid view of the medieval town on the way there and back, as well as an exploration of the Chauvigny bocage countryside.

Explore with us the medieval city of Chauvigny! It is also discovered with the course Tèrra Aventura « Authentic bigorne horn, up for grabs! »

5. Châtellerault and its industrial past

You will be surprised by the visit of Chatellerault Let from its rich industrial past! The emblematic site of the former arms factory, active for almost 150 years, has gradually been transformed to become a cultural space in its own right. Recognizable from afar in the Châtelleraudais landscape with its brick towers, here is what awaits you there:

• The Grand Atelier: an art and history museum including the Auto Moto Vélo Museum, a space dedicated to the arms factory, and the Chat Noir cabaret.
• The Vilmouth Towers, which reach a height of 45 meters, invite the bravest visitors to the top of the platforms at 18 meters high to admire the view over the city!
• The La Forge ice rink, where events take place all year round
• A skate park where everyone is welcome.

The adventure in Châtellerault doesn't end there. Heritage enthusiasts will love visiting the Théâtre Blossac, whose interior has been renovated to perfectly replicate the style of Italian-style theaters. Tours take you backstage, onto the stage, and through the different levels, revealing surprising and fascinating details.

6. Visits to local vineyards and wine tastings

A stone's throw from the Futuroscope park, five vineyards produce AOC Haut-Poitou appellation wine. The culture of the vine has existed there since the Gallo-Roman era, on clay-limestone soils, very present in the region. It is the lightness that first characterizes the wines of Haut-Poitou!

Visit the cellars to discuss with the producers and discover their products:

• Domaine de Villemont
• Domain of the Rotisserie
• Domain of the Beaumont Tower
• Domaine des Renardières

7. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Head to Saint-Savin! There you will discover its abbey and its 700 m² of wall frescoes. The Abbey of Saint-Savin offers guided tours or tours with a tablet as well as three different formats to suit all schedules: 30 minutes, 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes, take your pick! Enjoy a truly immersive experience. And to make your visit even more unique, why not treat yourself to the Tèrra Aventura “Zart is there Fresco” !