What to do with the family on rainy days in Poitiers and surrounding areas?
The weather may be gloomy, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun! In Poitiers and the surrounding area, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to... occupying the children and also the parents No trouble, I promise!
©Thomas Jelinek - Agence Zebrelle Journey into the extraordinary greenhouse of Dragon Land!
The dragon hunt begins at Land of Dragons! Here, you immediately forget about the weather! You find yourself directly in a tropical zone, face to face with reptiles and crocodiles… 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 6rd continent !
Get ready to let go (and burst out laughing)!
A few kilometers from Loudun, Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims is waiting for you for some wild adventures (always staying dry, of course!). While temperatures fluctuate outside, AquaMundo offers indoor water fun in 29°C water all year round!
And if you're not like a fish in water, 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...
Follow in the footsteps of the past…
In the south of the department, let yourself be amazed by a true gem… A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Abbey of Saint-Savin is nicknamed the Romanesque Sistine Chapel! Whether you are passionate about heritage or simply curious, the abbey can be discovered in a thousand ways: self-guided tour, guided tour, with a tablet… Each approach offers a unique experience of this magical site.
And don't forget to look up! 700m² of Romanesque frescoes tower above you… Watch out for neck strain!
©Agence Zebrelle – Bastien SAUVELet's stay dry but keep moving!
- Challenge your children now with the bouldering offered by The Roof In Poitiers: who will be the first to reach the top of the climbing wall?
- Have a crazy day at Game Park This huge indoor complex welcomes families and offers a selection of activities for all ages!
- 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 both young and old. An activity accessible to all, as it has been awarded the Tourism and Disability label for all 4 types of disability since 2025!
- 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!
©Fabrique de Parapluies François FrèresForgot your umbrella?
Don't panic, go to the Umbrella Factory in the historic city center of PoitiersYou will find handcrafted umbrellas, created by hand by the François family since 1882. This one will last for years and accompany you throughout your travels. Vienne in style!
It's raining! ☔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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Lots of other outings to have fun!
©Mickaël PLANES, Momentum Productions