What to do with the family on rainy days in Poitiers and surrounding areas?

Travel to the extraordinary greenhouse of Land of Dragons

The hunt for dragons begins in the immense 5000m² bioclimatic dome of Terre de dragons. Here, we immediately forget the weather and the winter atmosphere! Different species of reptilians and crocodilians live there all year round: alligators, crocodiles, snakes, turtles, iguanas... Observe them in a lush tropical jungle at the edge of the pools or in a net 50 meters above the ground!

They will be the key to help you find Professor Sheppard who disappeared, while he was trying at all costs to prove the existence of dragons... and will lead you to the mysterious 6^rd continent !

Have fun like never before at Center Parcs Domaine du Bois aux Daims

The rain will not ruin your stay at Center Parcs Bois aux Daims located in the north of the department of Vienne, a few kilometers from Loudun. While temperatures drop to close to 0° outside, AquaMundo has aquatic pleasures in store for you indoors in water at 29° all year round!

If water really isn't your preferred environment, head to the indoor space where dozens of games and activities are available for the whole family : bowling, climbing, structures for children... Thematic workshops will also keep the children busy: making bread, painting workshops...

Explore heritage in all seasons

Autumn offers us magnificent colors before the leaves fall from the trees and the season of frost and snow. These two seasons are an opportunity to (re)discover the Château de La Mothe-Chandeniers, the romantic ruin nestled in the heart of splendid nature. Don't miss the month of December observe its rich and diverse architecture and enjoy the Christmas entertainment: Les Féériques. The lighting of the place will definitely make you fall in love with this place filled with serenity, even on rainy days.

Another essential nugget for your visit to the department: the Abbey of Saint-Savin. The abbey and its monastic buildings are among the jewels of Romanesque art. A multitude of activities for heritage lovers or those in the making of all ages await you: the free visit, the guided tour, the visits with digital tablets, or even the theatrical visits. All are complementary and offer you a different experience of this magical place.

Get moving with indoor sports when it rains

Fortunately it is possible to practice indoor sports even in autumn-winter! Challenge your children now and warm up with bouldering provided by The Roof in Poitiers : who will be the first to the top of the climbing wall? Football fans will be won over with the indoor football pitches open to all at Game Park, or Goolfy, mini golf in a colorful and crazy environment!

For the more daring, an activity that is at least original: wind tunnel flight at zerOGravity, at the gates of the Futuroscope park where the indoor attractions will delight young and old alike.

And if a clearing period appears on the horizon, animal lovers will be able to enjoy a gentle hike in the forest with donkeys or llamas around the charming village of Jazeneuil.

Couples: pamper yourself in a Spa

Want a little break as a couple? The Spas of the Vienne are the ideal place for spend a moment with lovers when it rains outside !

Imagine yourself and your other half, lying on a massage table, completely relaxed, then going through the Hammam afterwards, while the rain is in full swing outside. Magnificent residences like the Clos de la Ribaudière or the Château de Dissay.

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