Opt for the February holidays in Poitiers
Stay ideas
Winter is a pleasant season in Poitiers, its oceanic climate means that it is rather mild! Also, if you are looking for an alternative to a snow vacation, why not choose the Vienne and its many activities? We have prepared a very pleasant stay for you!
Day 1: discover Poitiers and its heritage
Start your stay with a visit to “the city of 100 bell towers” in other words : Poitiers ! Enjoy strolling through the streets and discover the half-timbered houses, the small alleys and the city's must-see sites, such as the church of Notre-Dame-La-Grande, the palace or, Saint-Pierre Cathedral !
If you pass by the cathedral, “go down” to the St. John's Baptistery, built in the middle of the 4thnd century. This astonishing construction housing a baptismal hall with an octagonal swimming pool for immersion would be the oldest Christian building in France!
Un Escape Game is another option to visit the city and discover all its secrets and famous people, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England to whom Poitiers owes a lot! Museums also have their part, with works by Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin to be seen at Sainte-Croix Museum.
And to end the evening, go to the Guinguette Pictave with his choice of Food Truck and its animations or Republic Corner with its themed evenings, freshly awarded a Night Trophy in the “Prize for Creation and Innovation” category, for 2024!
Day 2: Family Fun for February Vacation
Tired of outings that are a little too cultural?
The activities of all kinds are not lacking in the Vienne. Lace up your skates and hit the ice, grab your hiking boots and head out for a walk or bike ride.
Discover sites with different visits like at the Abbey of Saint-Savin, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its dramatized visit or its new escape game “In search of the Expo” ! Go through the door of Grand Workshop, in Châtellerault and discover l’Express du Grand Atelier, voted Family Favorite 2024, for the Expériences Famille. Continue your discoveries with tasting tours or meetings with local artisans.
Dare to try new experiences with zerOGravity for a flight in indoor free fall, it is the only center of the Vienne and the first to open in New Aquitaine! Let yourself be seduced by the Game Parc complex with its attractions such as Cube Challenges, Quiz Room, Laser Game and many others !
Succumb to the charm of Expériences Famille
The Expériences Famille, it is also good for the Little ones only for the Big ones ! Everyone is benefiting. Take turns becoming a Golfer, a Climbing Pro, an Apprentice Mosaic Artist, a Llama's Travel Companion, a Budding Explorer or an Outstanding Investigator and spend time with your family full of laughter and good humor!
Depending on your tastes or affinities you will surely find an activity that suits everyone!
I try the experimentDay 3: Spend a dream day at Futuroscope
Impossible to stay in the Vienne, without visiting the park Futuroscope !
Setting sails for the news highly anticipated at Futuroscope with the astonishing technological show “Éclips” featuring a giant robot arm and a performer. You will also be captivated by the polar atmosphere of the new film Antarctica at Kinémax from February 10, then find all the park's most iconic attractions such as Tornado Chasers where you are caught in the eye of the tornado or even Objective Mars by boarding a space shuttle!
Take the experience further with a totally exotic night in the hotel Cosmos station and a completely crazy dinner in the restaurant Space Loop ! The future is yours...
Day 4: we let you choose your destination…
Today, you decide which route to take.
We have put together 5 tourist circuits for you to discover la Vienne. Take full advantage of your stay to discover a corner of the Vienne according to your moods and desires: tastings with producers, golf course, museums, walks everything is possible for a day that suits you…
Day 5: a 100% fun day of Geocaching
To end your week in style in the Vienne, we propose to you a great, family-friendly and free activity : Tèrra Aventura !
This app offers you a selection of around forty interactive treasure hunts throughout the department by taking small paths and discovering the natural and cultural heritage from Vienne.
Go searching des Poïz's, small, unique characters full of character, then collect badges in their image using the application.
Discover the Poïz's hidden among the routes of the Vienne
40 courses await you in the department! Bring your cell phones and go for the Poïz's Hunt.
I'm going in search of the Poïz'sSo, convinced? There Vienne will be the ideal destination for your February vacation and will allow you to discover all the nuggets what does the department mean!