The fantastic Puy du Fou theme park is only 60 minutes away, where you will be transported back in time to the Roman, Viking and Medieval eras. In the summer months the park stays open late into the evening for a spectacular sound and light show. Not to be missed!

The Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers is also only a 70-minute drive away, where you can experience the world of 3D cinema and exciting virtual reality rides. A great day out and fun for all the family.

For a more tranquil day out, the Marais Poitevin is only 60 minutes away. Here you will find the famous ‘Venise Verte’ with its miles of canals and waterways. A great place to stop off is Coulon where you can hire a boat for the morning before sampling some of the local specialties at the many little restaurants scattered along the canal banks.

The famous port of La Rochelle is just 40 minutes away and is well worth a visit. Here, you will find a bustling harbour with cafés spilling out onto the pavements, a modern aquarium and stylish shopping arcades. For the shopaholics, there are also a couple of out of town commercial centres that contain large hypermarkets, sports shops and every other kind of shop imaginable!

If golf is your sport, then there are 5 courses in the area, from as little as 40 minutes away.