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, you can immediately forget about the weather and the gray weather! Different species of reptiles and crocodilians live here 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^th 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 LoudunWhile temperatures are yo-yoing outside, AquaMundo has indoor water fun in store for you in water that's 29°C 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 remarkable heritage at all times

In the South Vienne, discover an essential gem: the Abbey of Saint-Savin, the only UNESCO site in the Vienne ! The abbey church and its monastic buildings are among the jewels of Romanesque art. It is also known as the Romanesque Sistine Chapel. For heritage lovers, the abbey offers numerous tour options: self-guided, guided, with a tablet, and soon, a dramatized tour! All complement each other and offer you a unique experience of this magical place. 

Take advantage of the clouds on the horizon to discover the ceiling murals dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. They tell part of the Old Testament and are unique in Europe! 

Visit to the Sainte-Croix Museum

Le Sainte-Croix Museum is the perfect place to learn all year round! The museum is full of exhibits to discover. 

The exhibition not to be missed:  “The Museum” Women are honored through 310 exceptional works thanks to Eugénie Dubreuil, a collector who initiated the Les Beaux Yeux endowment fund, which aims to promote female artists.

Get moving with indoor sports when it rains

A wide range of indoor sports are available ! Challenge your children now with bouldering offered by The Roof In Poitiers: who will be the first to reach the top of the climbing wall? Football fans will be delighted with the indoor football pitches open to all, or even the Cube for maximum physical, logic, and dexterity challenges. Game Park ! 

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

And if a clearing 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. In raincoats and boots!

Fill up on serenity!

Fancy a little break alone or as a couple? The spas of the Vienne are the ideal place for have a good time and be pampered when it's raining outside !

Imagine yourself and your significant other or best friend, lying on a massage table, completely relaxed, then heading to the hammam while the rain pours down outside. Magnificent residences like the Clos de la Ribaudière or the Château de Dissay. We recommend them!

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