Things to do and
places to visit in the area
Visitors to Le
Poyenval are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do, or
places to visit. There are activities such as walking, golf, or
angling along with pretty villages and a magnificent coastline -
all within easy reach.
Things to do in the area
Le Poyenval is an excellent base for a wide range of family
activities and outdoor pursuits, (some seasonal) including:
- Walking - many woodland walks and quiet countryside
tracks are within easy reach.
- Cycling - the French are enthusiastic about cycling
and the roads and tracks around Bazoges-en-Pareds are ideal -
whether for a gentle ride around the beautiful countryside or
something a little more strenuous!
- Golf - there are a number of excellent golf courses
within easy reach - click here
for more information.
- Sailing - an inland sailing school operates at nearby
Lac de Rochereau. Boat trips are possible also in the Marais
Poitevin, such as at Coulon (below).
- Angling - many nearby lakes offer a range of fishing
opportunities.
- Theme parks - there’s an Historical Park (with
Son et Lumière) at Puy-du-Fou, or Futuroscope at
Poitiers.
- Traditional markets - several towns in the area have a
traditional market. One of the largest is the Wednesday market at
Parthenay.
Places to visit nearby
A short drive away at Vouvant the Tourist Office
will provide a suggested route for a walk through this lovely old
village - one of the most beautiful in France, and a thriving
artist community.
Also at Vouvant, learn about the local legend -The Tower
of Mélusine that dominates one end of
the town is the only surviving part of an old castle, built (so
the story goes) by a fairy called Mélusine in the
space of one night, using an apron full of stones and a mouthful
of water.
To the west, the Atlantic
coastline is an hour away.La Rochelle has a magnificent
old harbour area, alongside narrow streets bustling with
shops.
Open air restaurants specialise in local seafood.
The nearby Ile de Ré - reached over a long bridge
from the mainland - has many wonderful beaches.
Further up the coast Les Sables d’Olonne is a
fashionable port and seaside town where the Vendée
Globe Yacht Race starts and ends.
South of Bazoges-en-Pareds
is the region known as the Marais Poitevin - miles
of small waterways offering boat and punt rides and riverside
walks.
Coulon is an attractive town more or less in the centre
of the region.