10 terraces that smell like the holidays

The Modern Comfort

In the Pont-Neuf district, in Poitiers, Modern Comfort, former industrial wasteland, has been converted into an alternative music scene, with concert halls, an exhibition space, but also rehearsal studios, a fanzine library, a record store and a restaurant. In the wooded garden, decorated with works of art, the terrace is an invitation to relax and unwind!

The Guinguette Pictave of Ilot Tison

On the banks of the Clain, in Poitiers, the Ilot Tison park offers a parenthesis of greenery and freshness in the heart of the city. In place of the old sawmill, the place transformed into a hall with a translucent roof regularly turns into a stage for shows. A stone's throw away, the Guinguette Pictave welcomes strollers for a drink with their feet in the sand, a musical quiz, a game of cornhole, a darts tournament or a meal to choose from among the wide range of dishes offered by the food trucks.

The Hyphen

At the bottom of the Montbernage district in Poitiers, the restaurant The Hyphen nestles on the banks of the Clain. In this bucolic setting, with modern decoration, two brothers present a cuisine that meets their two worlds: vegetarian and traditional. The terrace which directly overlooks the river is a real corner of tranquility in the heart of the city.

Republic Corner

In a large hangar, in the République area of ​​Poitiers, the Republic Corner, with a very “industrial” spirit, invites you to relax, seated around the large tables in the light of the garlands or on the terrace under the parasols. To snack, six street food stalls display a variety of dishes. As for drinks, a giant dispenser offers ten beers to sip or cocktails at the bar. And every evening the atmosphere is different: salsa lessons, broadcasts of matches, karaoke, concerts, blind tests, DJ sets… as well as a games room for children!

The Garden

30 years ago, the colony of Saint-Hilaire was admirably transformed to become the Domaine de RoiffeToday, these immense tuffeau stone buildings and the green setting that surrounds them, house a tourist complex with hotel, golf course, spa, and the restaurant Le Garden. On its large terrace overlooking the park, creative dishes made from local products are to be enjoyed without moderation!

The Dungeon of Bacchus

In one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, the terrace of the restaurant Le Donjon de Bacchus is a call for a snack break! Just in front of the fortress of Angles-sur-l'Anglin feasting on an ice cream or a cocktail is a must when visiting the village.

The Golf Table

For a drink or a meal, the restaurant terrace The Golf Table offers a superb panoramic view of the golf course and Lake Saint-Cyr below. At sunset, the spectacle is splendid.

The Cerasus

In the extension of the abbey of Saint-Savin, the abbot's lodgings, magnificently renovated, now house a gourmet restaurant, the Cerasus. Trained in prestigious kitchens, adept at short circuits, the chef concocts inventive and refined dishes. In fine weather, the terrace overlooking the Gartempe is the ideal setting for a dinner for two.

Ponteil Marina

If you like to be lulled by the lapping of the water and the melodious song of the birds, the terrace of the Floating Village and its restaurant Ponteil Marina is for you! In Pressac, this relaxing setting with a breathtaking view of the cabins is an ode to relaxation. For a drink or a meal, or even a night if the adventure of sleeping on the water tempts you.

La Voulzie

In Lathus-Saint-Rémy, not far from the Roc d'Enfer, the dining room La Voulzie with its large bay windows provides light and panoramic view of the Gartempe. The terrace directly overlooks the bed of the river, a calm and relaxing place to taste small brasserie type dishes.

So, which place will you prefer? Be sure to check out our activity ideas in the Vienne as well as our suggestions accommodation around Poitiers.