The best night tours in Poitiers and its surroundings

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Chemin de Tison on the banks of the Clain ©ACAP - Sandrine DUVIGNAC

La Vienne is a lively department, even at night! Whether you are looking for sports or cultural activities to do with family or friends, the options are numerous. Different places open their doors at dusk to reveal another face to you. Canoeing, castle visits, escape game... rediscover it Vienne under a starry sky.

Discover the original activities to do in the evening in the Vienne

La Vienne is full of original activities to do in the evening with friends or family! The night offers a magical dimension to the visit. Here are our ideas for night activities.

Take part in the night tour Tèrra Aventura in Vouneuil-sous-Biard

Discover Vienne with a flashlight while taking part in the nocturnal game offered by the application Tèrra Aventura in Vouneuil-sous-Biard. At nightfall, test “ The Great Illusion » a 3,5 km course on the theme of magic and wolves. A beautiful walk of about 1h30 awaits you on a path between river and forest, during which you will have to solve different puzzles with the light of your flashlights.
This nocturnal course helps to make all members of the family aware of the fauna and flora. Departure is from the Castors car park in Vouneuil-sous-Biard.

Benefit from a discount to spend the evening at Futuroscope

And if you fill up on new sensations at Futuroscope At nightfall ? On certain dates, the park offers discounted tickets from 17 p.m. to have fun on the must-see attractions. This offer gives you unlimited access to 40 attractions. Immerse yourself in a futuristic world for an evening and marvel at the night show “The key to dreams”, included in the ticket price. 3D aquatic effects, light effects and projections of images on water screens await you.

To spend a unique day with family or friends, organize your stay at Futuroscope.

Night Show at Futuroscope: The Key to Dreams©futuroscope-gloryparis-eca2

Admire the Charroux Abbey

Try to uncover the secrets and mysteries of Charroux Abbey. Using archive images and rare images, enjoy the show on the old portal of the Abbey. Ballet of sculptures and reconstruction of the tympanum in 3D, this show combines history and technology to honor this exceptional monument. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from December 20 to 25, between 18 p.m. and 18:15 p.m. or 19 p.m. and 19:15 p.m.

The Fairy Tales at La Mothe-Chandeniers

Le Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers offers every year a program rich in events. Come and enjoy unique experiences in a timeless place! The Fairies offers you an enchanting journey through the park to enjoy the Christmas lights, decorations and enchanted creatures.

La Mothe Chandeliers©Marie Delphine Agababian

See you at the Ginguette Pictave! 

A friendly and family-friendly space, the Guinguette Pictave is an ideal place in both summer and winter. And Christmas at the Guinguette is a real eye-catcher! 

In the programme : 

  • Christmas market 
  • Cheese bar and winter drinks
  • Fir forest
  • Igloo village

And a lot of entertainment! Starting at 18pm! 

Christmas Guinguette Pictave©Guinguette Pictave

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Futuroscope
Organize your stay at the Futuroscope Park

Le célèbre parc du Futuroscope, situé au nord de la ville de Poitiers, vous ouvre les portes de ses 40 attractions et son spectacle nocturne. Laissez-vous porter dans ce monde rempli de magie et d’une ambiance …

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Aerial view of Futuroscope Park ©CRTNA
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The Grand Atelier Express

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L’Express du Grand Atelier ©Amélie R. Photographies Pomme Verte