Gîte La Grange - things to do and see in the area
Famous local attraction
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryGreat day out about 40 minutes drive from Gîte La Grange.
A French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to wartime atrocities
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
A French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to wartime atrocities
Activity
See kingfishers as you glide down the Charente in your kayak. Great day out.
10 locals recommend
Ruffec Canoe-Kayak
See kingfishers as you glide down the Charente in your kayak. Great day out.
La Belle Ânée
Puy GodetLe Relais Équestre De Villenon
1 impasse du chateau de VillenonMoussac Canoë Kayak
Enjoy a peaceful day canoeing on the Vienne.
City/town information
Beautiful town by the Charente with fairytale castle and great restaurants.
63 locals recommend
Verteuil-sur-Charente
Beautiful town by the Charente with fairytale castle and great restaurants.
Nanteuil-en-Vallée
Picturesque town with great restaurants.
Lovely town on the pilgrim trail with three famous churches and a great market.
32 locals recommend
Melle
Lovely town on the pilgrim trail with three famous churches and a great market.
Montmorillon
Poitiers
Historic city, great for sightseeing and shopping.
Neighbourhoods
Historic and pretty village a short drive from Gîte la Grange with a medieval covered market.
6 locals recommend
Couhé
Historic and pretty village a short drive from Gîte la Grange with a medieval covered market.
Civray
Pretty market town with beautiful church and great cafés.
Pretty hamlet by the river, great for bird/nature watching (kingfishers, red squirrels, Capybaras).
La Millière
Pretty hamlet by the river, great for bird/nature watching (kingfishers, red squirrels, Capybaras).
Food scene
Auberge du Clain
2 Pl. de l'ÉgliseLovely restaurant with terrace and friendly service.
Restaurant les drôles
12 Rue du CèdreLogis Hôtel le Chapeau Rouge
1 Rue de ChypreRelais du Pays Civraisien
D148Friendly restaurant by country park and The Charente
Café Portebleue
3 Rue du BarilFriendly restaurant close to the castle
Auberge De L'étang
1 Route de RomagneGreat pizza! eat in or take-away
Les Archives
14 Rue Édouard-GrimauxA lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting
Le Melkinn’s
7 Rue du CommerceA friendly local restaurant
Le Moulin de Verteuil
4 All. du MoulinA beautiful setting for lunch
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Tuesday market in Civray
Plenty of parking
Don't miss
The Thursday market in Gençay
The second and last Thursday of each month
Don't miss
The Tuesday market in Lezay
The largest market in the area
Don't miss
The Friday market in Melle
Spend the morning at the market and see the churches in the afternoon
Book before you go
Futuroscope
Whilst you can book on the day, its nearly always cheaper to book in advance.
Fast passes are usually only available when booked in advance
Book before you go
La Vallée des Singes
This is a very popular destination so avoid the queues by buying your ticket in advance