5 ideas for surprising cool spots
Nature escape, Ideas for stays, Children love it
©Visuellement, Domaine du Grand Clos In summer, the temperatures can panic the barometer. With the heat, it is difficult to do activities unless you find yourself quickly knocked out by a heat stroke. We have the solution ! Thanks to our five ideas for cool spots, take advantage of the Vienne, even in summer. On the program: caves, water sports and swimming. Something to refresh young and old!
Focus on underground activities
Want to discover what is hidden under our feet? So let's explore underground, in cool places ideal for hot summer days.
1. The Norée Caves
Very close to Poitiers, in the Boivre valley, come and discover superb natural cavities with Norée caves a stone's throw from Poitiers. Plunged underground, you will be surrounded by rock which will definitely keep you cool! While outside temperatures can break records, a visit to a cave like those in Norée offers you a moment of freshness during a 45-minute guided tour. With six accessible rooms and 150 meters of galleries, petrified waterfalls and stalagmites will be within reach of discovery!
After the visit, a detour to the restaurant the Moulin de la Norée will delight your taste buds.
2. The Caves of the March and the Fadets
Take the time to follow a guided tour to discover the museum and its prehistoric collection, followed by a walk toat the Marche and Fadets caves. In total, two hours of cool discoveries in Lussac-les-Châteaux! Humans lived in these caves over 14 years ago. Walk in the footsteps of these masters of rock engraving and marvel at the rock walls and cavities.
3. Bernazay Mushroom Farm
Do you know how to plant… Mushrooms?
Discover this atypical method of growing our favorite forest foods! Bernazay Mushroom Farm is one of the very last troglodyte sites in France to still cultivate mushrooms. Come armed with your curiosity and learn more about this cultivation method that has existed for generations.
Sport and warmth: it's possible!
4. Try rafting at CPA Lathus
The best remedy for a hot day? Some water ! Meet at CPA Lathus to discover its activities close to the water. You will find the renowned canoe Kayak that can be found throughout the Vienne, but do not hesitate to try an even more unusual experience with its course of Rafting.
©yakanoe5. New for 2023: the Tison islet bathing area
If you are closer to the city center of Poitiers but want a good swim, discover the new bathing area of Tison islet ! From 1er July 2023 and until August 30, come and discover this brand new addition to the Tison wooded park. The bathing area will be able to accommodate up to 70 bathers and promises to rediscover “the memory of the Jouteau baths” before the war. Prepare to get your swimsuit wet, don't forget to go through the Guinguette Pictave to enjoy an ice cream or a cold drink.
So, which freshness activity will you be tempted by? And why not all of them? Visit the Vienne in times of high temperatures, it is the assurance of finding a small cool corner, close to nature and the countryside.