Get your fill of nature on the Îles de Payré!

The Payré Islands to enjoy the great outdoors 

Fancy a moment of relaxation with your feet in the water ? Head to the Payré Islands in New Aquitaine. It’s the perfect place for a family outing!

Between river, pond, canals, green spaces, hiking trails and cave, this leisure area in the heart of Poitou offers a wide choice of activities:

• Enjoy a sunny picnic followed by a walk in the great outdoors. The Payré Islands are full of routes to explore; the opportunity for a pleasant walk or mountain bike ride! Do not forget the camera to immortalize the splendid landscapes that you will come across.
• If swimming is prohibited, the Peach, it is authorized in all seasons. Between carp, roach, pike, zander and bream, the 8 hectares of aquatic areas of the Îles de Payré are home to many species of fish.
• Among the thousand and one leisure activities of the Payré Islands, there are of course sports activitiesr. The site has fitness trails with 14 free-access exercise modules for those over 14 years old.

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What to do around the Payré Islands? 

Enjoy your Getaway to the Payré Islands to explore the surroundings. There Vienne is full of beautiful places to discover…

Here are some great places to stay nearby of the Payré Islands :

• The village of Lusignan : 20 km south-west of Poitiers, come and explore the secrets of a historic city with Celtic accents; stroll along authentic medieval streets and admire the remains of feudal castles. The pleasure of a journey between history and mythology.
• Le village Chateau-Larcher : small town of character south of Poitiers, known as much for the richness of its historical heritage and its superb natural sites.

• The Valley of the Apes : advice to animal lovers, do not miss this amazing animal park at 30 minutes from Poitiers, where primates roam freely. There are 450 monkeys, including a whole community of bonobos, that you will have the chance to admire very closely.
• Beauty Park : opt for a bucolic romantic stroll, enlivened by the song of birds and sweet floral scents. At the heart of these 12 verdant hectares, hide more than 20 different species of plants. An enchanting setting not far from Poitiers.
• The Beautiful Anee in Jazeneuil : discover the mysterious paths of the Melusine Fairy, an essential legend of Poitou. For this, nothing better than a hiking alongside charming animals : donkey or llama will follow you peacefully throughout this unusual walk.

• Le Cormenier : Take a leap back and find yourself in 1900, in the house of Pierre and his family. Discover scenes of life at the time, such as wakes and school. Then discover another part of our story: the 30 Glorious...

And if you want to extend your stay, we give you some additional ideas…