Fun and heritage in Vivonne

Discover the Station Verte de Vivonne while having fun

In addition to its beautiful natural setting bathed by the rivers of the Vonne, the Palace and the Clain, Vivonne has a beautiful built heritage. The typical local architecture mixes with historical buildings and religious buildings, creating a remarkable ensemble. If life is good in Vivonne, we don't take it seriously! Whatever your age, alone or in a group, there is no question of discovering the Station Verte and the Clain valley without having fun!

Terra Aventura treasure hunt in Vivonne: paddle strokes in deep water!

With the Terra Aventura geocaching course, any excuse is good to have fun discovering local heritage. You are thus following in the footsteps of Saint George, patron saint of the local church. You discover the history of the Carmelite convent, or the unusual activity that the Grand Moulin flour mill carried out at the end of the 19th century.^rd century. The entire route takes place along the banks of the Vonne and Clain rivers.

If you are a fan of the concept Tèrra Aventura, you can also set off to conquer the neighboring towns of Marçay and Nouaillé-Maupertuis.

Water sports in Vivonne: Les Pagayous leisure center

Vivonne's identity was forged along the rivers that run through the town. It is therefore quite natural that a canoe-kayak club took place on the banks of the Clain. You can rent boats to explore the valley along the 4, 7 or 13 km Nautical Trails®. But it's impossible to experience a simple sporting activity in Vivonne without having fun!

By highlighting the local fauna and flora, the club has set up a fun quiz to do from your canoe. This initiative is worth to the city to be listed among the Expériences Famille of the department.

Explore the surroundings of Vivonne, between entertainment and heritage

The community of communes of the Clain valleys is made up of 16 localities with a rich heritage. Throughout this territory in the north of New Aquitaine, historical visits rub shoulders with fun and festive activities, to the delight of young and old alike.

The basilica of Marçay or the cathedral of the book

Located on the road to Santiago de Compostela, a few minutes from Vivonne, the basilica of Marçay was built at the end of the 19th century^rd century. It served as a place of worship for less than 80 years. Desecrated, it gradually deteriorated before being bought by a passionate bookseller with a crazy project: to transform it into a cathedral of books.

Challenge succeeded! At the end of a small tree-lined path, this magnificent neo-Gothic building has been a museum dedicated to ancient books, a place for exhibitions and concerts as well as a space for sharing around events dedicated to literary art.

DéfiPlanet': unusual accommodation, sports activities and theme park

It is in Dienné, a small village of 500 inhabitants to the east of Vivonne, that an extraordinary site has been set up. Arriving at the park ChallengePlanet', you have the feeling of discovering another world. Here you sleep in squares of stars, yurts or unusual houses chicken or mushroom shape. DéfiPlanet' is also a universe full of adventures where you save the planet after meeting leprechauns and animals from all over the world.

This vast area also offers a tree climbing course, horse riding or archery. No excuse to be bored!

Nouaillé-Maupertuis and its fortified abbey site near Poitiers

10 km from Poitiers, the population of Nouaillé-Maupertuis is proud of his abbey, a fortified building which was at the heart of a historic episode of the Hundred Years' War. It is here that the King of France was captured by the English in 1356. Witness to this page of History, the village offers every summer a night show reconstructing this medieval fight. At the foot of the abbey and the ramparts, a medieval garden gives a poetic setting to this remarkable architectural ensemble.

Château-Larcher, among the Small Towns of Character in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

Barely 10 minutes from the Station Verte, is the most beautiful village in the canton of Vivonne, and probably one of the most remarkable in the department. Chateau-Larcher is part of the network of “Small Cities of Character”, known for the charm of their old stones. If human occupation is attested even before the birth of Jesus Christ, these are medieval legends which resonate throughout the town.

Discover its history by taking the enigma path or by taking part in a torchlight tour in summer. And if you are unsure about the dates of your stay, why not set them according to the medieval festival which takes place every year on the last weekend of September?

Payré islands, nature at the water's edge in Poitou

In the Vienne, nature is omnipresent. Just like in Vivonne, water is in the spotlight at Islands of Payré in the direction of Valence-du-Poitou. Fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, young and old adventurers meet here for a moment of rejuvenation. The youngest invest the playgrounds, mini-boats and go-karts, while parents experience the outdoor fitness course or golf. Everyone can then get together to picnic before leaving for a treasure hunt with the application Tèrra Aventura and the route The Odyssey of the Grand'Goule through the canals and ponds that shape the landscape.

Vivonne and its surrounding towns offer a lovely melting pot of discoveries just a stone's throw from Poitiers. In this territory which marvelously combines nature and historical heritage, the population is keen to share its wealth and traditions. Whether you prefer the alleys of Château-Larcher, the waters of the Clain valley or the cloister of the basilica of Marçay, come and savor the authenticity of a Vivonoise stopover!