Guidebook for Mazières-sur-Béronne
Sightseeing
In one of the most beautiful villages of France you will be able to discover two exceptional places, the reconstruction of a prehistoric rock shelter, home of the longest sculpted freize and the ruins of an 11th century castle proudly dominating the valley. A journey through time ensured.
11 locals recommend
Roc-aux-Sorciers
2 Les CerteauxIn one of the most beautiful villages of France you will be able to discover two exceptional places, the reconstruction of a prehistoric rock shelter, home of the longest sculpted freize and the ruins of an 11th century castle proudly dominating the valley. A journey through time ensured.
Pier of the Green Venice
Rue du PortYou will discover museums and handicraft art, also a breath taking experience riding on the Velorail, a 2 hour rail ride of pure happiness around the medieval city of Chauvigny
120 locals recommend
Chauvigny
You will discover museums and handicraft art, also a breath taking experience riding on the Velorail, a 2 hour rail ride of pure happiness around the medieval city of Chauvigny
Entertainment & Activities
Dive headlong into the fantastic fun and festive Futuroscope atmosphere with more than 25 original experiences. Fly around the world with the extrao journey and dream with La Forge aux Étoiles the aquatic fairytale fantasy ever evening after dark included in the price of admission.
492 locals recommend
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryDive headlong into the fantastic fun and festive Futuroscope atmosphere with more than 25 original experiences. Fly around the world with the extrao journey and dream with La Forge aux Étoiles the aquatic fairytale fantasy ever evening after dark included in the price of admission.
La Vallee des Singes - Monkey Valley
No cages or fences here: the primates interact freely with visitors. The 40 daily feeding times are a fascinating opportunity to get close to 34 species, 450 primates in a very natural setting. The biggest gorilla group in France. The largest Chimpanzees territory in Europe. Bonobo: the biggest group in the world
162 locals recommend
Monkey Valley
La Vallee des Singes - Monkey Valley
No cages or fences here: the primates interact freely with visitors. The 40 daily feeding times are a fascinating opportunity to get close to 34 species, 450 primates in a very natural setting. The biggest gorilla group in France. The largest Chimpanzees territory in Europe. Bonobo: the biggest group in the world
Please note: includes predators. Crocodile Planet is a vast zoological and botanical park which is home to more than 200 crocodiles in carefully recreated habitats. Travel from China to Louisiana via Africa and Australia to see caymen basking by avocado trees and the 1 tonne saltwater crocodile. Plus the albino alligator, one of the worlds rarest animals. Surprises and thrills for all the family, especially at feeding time. Yummy.
62 locals recommend
La Planète des Crocodiles
Route du Fond d'OrveauPlease note: includes predators. Crocodile Planet is a vast zoological and botanical park which is home to more than 200 crocodiles in carefully recreated habitats. Travel from China to Louisiana via Africa and Australia to see caymen basking by avocado trees and the 1 tonne saltwater crocodile. Plus the albino alligator, one of the worlds rarest animals. Surprises and thrills for all the family, especially at feeding time. Yummy.
Saint Cyr park is an ideal destination for all your leisure pursuits, includes swimming beach, nautical activities, sailing, fishing, aquatic inflatable structure and 27 hole golf course. Approx 1 hour's drive
38 locals recommend
Recreation Park St. Cyr
Rue de la BourdillièreSaint Cyr park is an ideal destination for all your leisure pursuits, includes swimming beach, nautical activities, sailing, fishing, aquatic inflatable structure and 27 hole golf course. Approx 1 hour's drive
Shopping
Markets and Antiques/Brocanté
Monday Brioux Sur Boutonne
Tuesday Lemay, Civray
Wednesday Celles sur Belle and Ruffec
Thursday Sauze Vaussais and Niort
Friday Melle
Saturday Chef Boutonne, Saint Maxient Iecole, Niort and Ruffec
32 locals recommend
Melle
Markets and Antiques/Brocanté
Monday Brioux Sur Boutonne
Tuesday Lemay, Civray
Wednesday Celles sur Belle and Ruffec
Thursday Sauze Vaussais and Niort
Friday Melle
Saturday Chef Boutonne, Saint Maxient Iecole, Niort and Ruffec
Mairé-Levescault
Antiques/Brocanté
Arts & Culture
On the 10th June 1944, the village of Oradour in the Haute Vienne, in Nazi occupied France, was destroyed. 642 inhabitants, women and children, were massacred by Nazi Warren SS . A new village was built nearby after the war, but President Charles De Gaulle ordered the original village be maintained as a permanent memorial and museum.
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
On the 10th June 1944, the village of Oradour in the Haute Vienne, in Nazi occupied France, was destroyed. 642 inhabitants, women and children, were massacred by Nazi Warren SS . A new village was built nearby after the war, but President Charles De Gaulle ordered the original village be maintained as a permanent memorial and museum.
Unique in the world, Saint-Savin Abbey has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. The richness of what you will see justifies its nickname Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque period. A hotbed of Romanesque culture, the abbey opens the door to the Valley of Frescoes, which includes eight buildings decorated with murals built on the banks of the Gartempe.
62 locals recommend
Abbey of Saint-Savin
Place de la LibérationUnique in the world, Saint-Savin Abbey has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. The richness of what you will see justifies its nickname Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque period. A hotbed of Romanesque culture, the abbey opens the door to the Valley of Frescoes, which includes eight buildings decorated with murals built on the banks of the Gartempe.
Essentials
Super U et drive
17 Rue des Portes RougesIntermarché SUPER Saint-Léger la Martinière et Drive
41 Route de Poitiers