Find free activities to recharge your batteries in the Vienne

1. Get out into nature with walks and hikes for everyone

Whether you are a outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for a quiet getaway, the trails of hiking in the Vienne free are abundant. There Vienne offers you excellent opportunities to walk, breathe fresh air and enjoy nature, without spending a euro.

By bike on the Green Line from Châtellerault

Get your family together, get on your bike, and set off to discover the fascinating heritage of the Vienne during this bike ride on the green line Sylvain Chavanel. THE'old railway line between Chatellerault et Loudon, transformed into a cycling and hiking trail, offers an ideal playground and discovery area for bike lovers.

Meet the Birds in Chouppes

Sneakers on your feet, backpack, binoculars, bottle of water and snack in your pocket, take the time to go for a walk with your family. The town and surrounding areas of Chouppes in Haut-Poitou are the perfect place to learn more about birds. With his discovery trail de 9km in the Mirebalaise plain dotted with interactive terminals, Chouppes tells its heritage and allows you to discover more about these fascinating animals.

Walk under the charm of the Givray estate

Take a stroll through the heart of Domain of Givray in Ligugé to recharge the batteries and experience a family adventure. Walk the 5 km between the undergrowth, the large meadow, the riverside and take a seat aboard a chain boat, The Faravel!

In the heart of the Pinail National Nature Reserve

With its thousands of listed ponds drawing a atypical landscape, Pinail national nature reserve located halfway between Poitiers et Chatellerault, is home to exceptional biodiversity. This wetland is revealed via a discovery trail through the fauna and flora.

In addition to this visit, become a little explorer and go and meet the frogs and water lilies that inhabit the ponds. A unique experience combining real and virtual to learn while having fun in a world-famous wetland. This activity is among the “Expériences Famille"On Vienne !

2. Take a culture break with museums and free exhibitions

The Sainte-Croix museum in Poitiers

Le Holy Cross Museum in Poitiers offers you free access to its permanent collection every Tuesday and the first Sunday of each month. This is an ideal opportunity forr enrich your culture without spending money. The collections cover regional archeology through to Fine Arts, also including the Camille Claudel fund which represents the 3^e public collection in France.

“The bear, the swan and the crocodile” the animals in the spotlight at the Palais in Poitiers

Staying in the Vienne, go through the Palace in Poitiers to discover the current exhibition “ The bear, the swan and the crocodile ". With family or friends, young and old discover this exhibition which traces the history of our companions in daily life in the Middle Ages. Take advantage of it until December 31, 2023!

The Mirror Exhibition Gallery in Poitiers

Push the doors, Mirror exhibition gallery is located in the old theater Place Leclerc in Poitiers (Place d’Armes). Find temporary exhibitions and activities for everyone!

Visit to the archaeological museum of Civaux

Le archaeological Museum traces the rich past of Civaux, prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages : an essential place to unravel the mysteries of the necropolis with a thousand sarcophagi and understand the paleochristian and Merovingian site of Civaux. Numerous archaeological objects and documents illustrate the thousand-year-old history of Civaux. For young and old, the museum invites you to participate in “6 golden calves“, an investigation to be carried out as a family to find the six golden calves lost in the land of Civaux. 

Discovery of Châtellerault and the Manu towers

If there is one unmissable place to Chatellerault, it's this one. The Arms Factory, today more commonly called La Manu, contributed to the economic development of the city for nearly 150 years until 1968. Today it is a museographic space and a place of cultural expression in all its forms. Climb the two platforms of the 45 meter high Vilmouth Chimneys! The panorama of the city is unique.

Career Tèrra Aventura : in the footsteps of Tintin in Saint-Benoît

Let us introduce you to the journey of St. Benedict « The Sunflower Yellow Affair in the footsteps of Robert Sexé, resident of Saint-Benoît, great traveler and reporter, who would have inspired Hergé for his famous reporter Tintin.

Career Tèrra Aventura : at the discovery of Moncontour and its wash houses

It is in the bucolic village of Moncontour that the route Tèrra Aventura begin, " The Great Fog », takes you to discover the wash houses and the rich history of the place. The two-kilometer path, decorated with pretty wash houses, is overlooked by the medieval keep, witness to the History of France.

Career Tèrra Aventura : orn troglodyte universe to explore in Saint-Remy-sur-Creuse

À Saint-Remy-sur-Creuse, set off in pursuit of cave witch to glimpse the hidden side of this village. the course " The Troglodyte Witch » allows you to discover this astonishing site, its anecdotes and its troglodyte habitats. Accompanied by Zarthus, your guide and Poï'z nature specialist, eight riddles are to be deciphered over a two-kilometre route.

4. Take advantage of free activities and events

Discover Poitiers and its surroundings through its activities and events. There Vienne full of highlights, activities and demonstrations captivating attractions that will seduce you, whether you are looking for adventure, culture or relaxation. Of the lively festivals Asked outdoor sporting events, There is something for every taste.

To make sure you don’t miss any of these unique moments, visit our page dedicated to “Highlights” where you will find all the information you need to plan your unforgettable outings and experiences in the Vienne. 

Taste the local products of the Vienne

la Vienne offers you its treasures of gastronomic know-how. By meeting passionate producers, you will discover the richness of flavors and traditions with tastings at the producers. Find the list of tastings in the Vienne.