the Valley of the Monkeys
39.7 km away: the Valley of the Monkeys in Romagne (450 monkeys roaming free on a 20 ha site)
An invitation for a real journey back in time ... From prehistoric portraits dating back 14,000 years in Lussac-les-Châteaux (prehistoric museum in Lussac) to the 11th C and 12th C murals of the superb Abbey of Saint-Savin, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be won over by the diversity and beauty of these architectural treasures.
A site not to be missed, in the heart of unspoiled nature, on the banks of the Gartempe, Montmorillon, town of authors and book manufacture, capital of the Country of Art and History and also known for its links with gastronomy (macaroon museum and Robuchon institute).
From Moussac, you can discover the green valley of the Vienne aboard a canoe or on a paddle, or by taking the many marked trails on foot, by bike or on horseback ...
An essential place just 1 hour from our hotel, Poitiers. Romanesque capital, you contemplate from the top of its 2000 years of history with more than 80 buildings (Saint-Pierre cathedral, the Saint-Jean Baptistery, the Courthouse, the Notre-Dame-la-Grande church ... ) and town center dedicated to charming lively alleys dotted with beautiful old half-timbered houses.
The town also abounds with green spaces conducive to relaxation and strolling, among them the Parc de Blossac and its French gardens.
39.7 km away: the Valley of the Monkeys in Romagne (450 monkeys roaming free on a 20 ha site)
Nearby, Isle-Jourdain owes its fame to its character viaduct gracefully spanning the Vienne at a height of 50 m.
Exceptional site from which you can safely practice bungee jumping, thrills guaranteed.
Of course, 20 minutes from the town and 50 minutes from the Val de Vienne, the unmissable visit to the prestigious theme park of Futuroscope is a must. An exceptional family adventure with 3D and 4D cinemas, motion simulators and high-tech multimedia attractions.
Very close to Le Vigeant and our Val de Vienne hotel, the famous automobile circuit of the same name, approved by the FIA is ranked 6th among the most beautiful and important circuits in France.
34.4 km (5000 m2 tropical greenhouse where turtles, chameleons, crocodiles, monitor lizards live) and its pit for diving enthusiasts.
49.3 km away: the Giants of Heaven in Chauvigny (raptor show)
At: 65.7 km: Zero gravity: Wind tunnel flight in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (opening 2nd quarter 2020)
Hotel Val de Vienne
Port de Salles
86150 Le Vigeant