The Top 15 Activities for All Saints’ Day in the Vienne

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Quiz Room at Game Park ©Amelie R. Photographies Pomme Verte

Every year, All Saints holidays offer you an opportunity to create unforgettable family memories in the Vienne. And if this year you chose Vienne as destination? It is full ofexciting activities for all ages, ranging from futuristic adventures to relaxing well-being. Here is our selection of the best activities to do during the All Saints’ Day holidays in the Vienne.

1. The Futuroscope Park is dressed in Halloween colors 

Head to the unmissable Vienne, Futuroscope Park ! With 40 shows and attractions held both indoors and outdoors, the family theme park must be on your fall vacation program. New features have appeared in the heart of the park in recent months: Spark, the curse of the opal, the attraction Tornado Chasers,Cosmos Station Hotel, Space Loop Restaurant, or even the new ones ecolodgees for a rejuvenating stay!

So, for All Saints' Day, let yourself be transported into this world filled with magic in a family atmosphere and explore the different attractions and areas of the park!

2. Halloween tales at Château de Monthoiron 

For your All Saints' Day holidays, are you looking for a family activity that combines history and fun? Only 30 minutes from Futuroscope park , discover puzzle trails du Monthoiron Castle and unlock the secret of its Tower-Fortress. 

On October 27, 29 and 31 from 18 p.m., the castle extends the day by 30 minutes (last entry at 16:30 p.m.) to listen to bewitching tales on the occasion ofHalloween !

3. Go in search of Professor Sheppard in the Land of Dragons!

Go in search of Professor Sheppard 40 minutes south of Poitiers! For All Saints’ Day, visit land of dragons et take part in a family survey to elucidate a mysterious disappearance. Let yourself be tempted into a gripping investigation looking for the professor who will have you explore several areas of a lush oasis to his secret laboratory.

Discover through this treasure hunt with a tropical atmosphere where vegetation and reptiles are kings

4. Visit to the Château de Ternay

A few minutes from Loudon, stands the Chateau de Ternay. From century to century, the Château de Ternay retains the same family owner at its head. Let yourself be guided by Loïc de Ternay for a wonderful encounter with history…
At the end of the visit take part in a puzzle game to find the identity of a knight, an activity listed among the “Expériences Famille"On Vienne.

I visit the Château de Ternay
Chateau de Ternay©Loic LAGARDE

5. Immersion at the Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes

Treat yourself to a journey to the Past and History of France at Castle of Monts-sur-Guesnes, XNUMXth century buildingrd century, to learn in a fun way the life ofEleanor of Aquitaine et Richard Lion's Heart ! With its immersive sets through 8 rooms over 800m², and the medieval camp outside, you will be immersed in Middle Ages.

6. L’Express du Grand Atelier 

Live a family adventure au Grand Workshop à Chatellerault ! You wish discover the professions and other know-how for the Belle Epoque ? Set off on a journey from 1890 to the 1970s where each station brings its share of discoveries, challenges and games. Each member of the family will have to transform themselves into an artist, mechanic, hairdresser, designer or even manual worker.

This activity is among the “Expériences Famille"On Vienne. Have fun, challenge yourself as a family with the 34 Expériences famille ! 

13 LEX1 - Tourism Vienne©Amélie.R-photographies-Pomme Verte

7. “Prehistoric Engraving” Workshop at the Musée de la Sabline

Take a detour through the La Sabline Museum in Lussac-les-Châteaux, 15 minutes from Montmorillon and its Cité de l'Ecrit where for half a day, parents and children learn to better understand prehistoric man.
Your adventure includes a guided tour of the museum, a study of stone in the style of archaeologists to become a real expert! End your visit with a engraving workshop following prehistoric techniques and visit to the Grotte de la Marche

8. Lots of Activities at Game Parc

Do you love TV shows where quizzes are king? Do you like to test your knowledge with your family? SO Quiz Room at Game Parc is made for you! What is this ? A game like on TV! An immersive game for the whole family. Play mini golf and go on an adventure Golfy, a “black light” which gives a particular atmosphere to the place. Here, everything is fluorescent!

And that's not all ! Game park is full of other activities for the whole family

9. Relaxation moment at the La Roche-Posay Spa

The All Saints' Day holidays are also an ideal time to relax and recharge your batteries. THE Roche-Posay Spa renowned spa resort which has welcomed spa guests since the XNUMXth centuryrd century. This place is real Safe Haven where you can relax. Let yourself be pampered with soothing spa treatments and enjoy the benefits of water, body and mind. 

If you need to calm, rest and well-being, there are many spas in the Vienne. Let yourself be pampered at Clos spa at Château de la Ribaudière in spa at Domaine de Roiffe or the spa at Château de Dissay

10. The Visit to the Cormenier Museum 

Take a leap into the past at the Musée du Cormenier ! a few minutes from Civray, the “Le Cormenier” Museum takes you back in time, from the dawn of First World War and the Thirty Glorious Years. An original way to visit the Vienne and to introduce young people to the traditions of the past century. 

11. A Family Stay at the Ludogîte

Do you like playing with family and unusual accommodation? Prepare your stay in the Ludogite de The Baudo in Gizay! In the program : games, unusual night and a treasure hunt to win with the family. Discover this unusual accommodation listed among the “Expériences famille"On Vienne. 

I'm staying with my family at the Ludogîte
Family fun©Amelie R. Photographies-Pomme-verte

12. zerOGravity: new sensations for the family!

Who has never dreamed of floating in the air? Your dream can come true thanks to zerOGravity ! Young and old, alone, with family or friends, come and discover the sensations of flying in a wind tunnel in complete safety, accessible from 5 years old. Accompanied by your instructor, let yourself be carried away in a wind of over 200 km/h.

Immerse yourself in the world of free fall controlled to experience new sensations, all just a stone's throw from Futuroscope. Shall we take off? 

ZeroGravity in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou©zerOGravity

13. Visit to the Royal Abbey of Réau

Discover theRoyal Abbey of La Réau, classified as a Historic Monument. Located in Saint-Martin-l'Ars, approximately 40 km from Poitiers, this XNUMXth century royal abbeyrd century has spanned the ages. From the Middle Ages to today, its visit is the guarantee of an exceptional journey through History... several fun and family activities immerse you in the Past!

14. Ride on the Chauvigny Vélorail

Direction the BikeRail de Chauvigny, less than 30 minutes from Poitiers, for a fun and sporting experience with the family. Your ride begins on one of the cyclo-draisines, these funny machines that are half-bike, half-carriage, taking the old railway line. The route is possible in two versions: a long one of 17 kilometers, or a shorter one, with a U-turn in the middle of the route. 

For Halloween, book your haunted walk and don't hesitate to put on your best costume! 

Vélorail of Chauvigny©Here we go again

15. Visit to the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers

Immerse yourself in the mystery of Mothe-Chandeniers Castle and let yourself be charmed by the incredible destiny of this castle! Initially a medieval fortress then a rich residence in the XNUMXth centuryrd century, the castle died out before being reborn at the end of the XNUMXth centuryrd century. Emotional sequence guaranteed at Mothe Chandeniers, facing the unusual marriage between architecture and nature.

Le Mothe-Chandeniers Castle also party Halloween with entertainment for young and old, from 21 October to 6 November 2023.

Mothe-Chandeniers Castle©Loïc Lagarde

Now that you have learned about the activities to do during the Toussaint, we have put together a tailor-made stay for your All Saints’ Day holidays. And find our activity and accommodation offers for your weekends and holidays in October