Discover the Poitou-Charentes Region
During your stay at Le Pigeonnier du Perron, Emilie THIOLLET and her team will be able to advise you on your choice of trips depending on your interests and the season.
We encourage you to discover the history and heritage of la Vienne.
Here is our activity guide
On-spot at Availles-en-Châtellerault
- The marketplace, every saturday
- Visit of underground refuge by reservation in advance on the 05 49 93 62 75)
- Local production of walnut oil (open from 1st december to 1st april)
- Discovery hikes
- Omegachoco Chocolate Factory (La chocolaterie Omegachoco)
Between 2 to 10 km
- Archigny Abbaye de l’étoile, acadian farm and recreational area.
- Bonneuil Matours : Leisure Park of Crémault, Base de Canoës, Maison de Pays
- Châtellerault : Auto Moto Vélo Museum, Sully Museum, Aquatics Center « La pisine », Chat’Ailes ULM
- Naintré: Gallo Romain Theatre of « Vieux Poitiers », L’Eperon Equestrian Center
- Thuré: Montgolfière Centre Atlantique, Visit of local farm
- Vouneuil sur Vienne: 732, La bataille de Poitiers, CPIE Seuil du Poitou, Maison de la Nature, Réserve Naturelle du Pinail: Ecologia
1-Visit legendary Poitiers in 1h30
Discover the emblematic places of Poitiers: Sainte Radegonde church, Place Leclerc or even Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Guided walk in the secret streets of Poitiers where you will discover unsuspected mansions but also alleys steeped in history. This active walk will be embellished with explanations on the exceptional town planning of the city but also with little-known anecdotes.
Accompanied by your private driver and guide, you will visit the churches of Poitiers, the town of Chauvigny known for its five castles, Nouaillé-Maupertuis with its legendary Abbey and the battlefield of 1356 where the french king John II the Good was captured while trying to protect his kingdom. Departure and return to the Pigeonnier du Perron or to Poitiers and the surrounding area.
3--Full day tour of Poitou with departure from Pigeonnier du Perron:
Accompanied by your private driver and guide, the visit will begin at the battlefield of the mythical confrontation of 732. Then, you will visit the churches of Poitiers, the town of Chauvigny known for its five castles, Nouaillé-Maupertuis with its legendary Abbey and the battlefield of 1356 where the french king John II the Good was captured while trying to protect his kingdom. Finally, you will have the opportunity to meet the real Tintin in a village typical of the region. You will travel to the heart of the castles and villages imbued with melancholy of Poitou, our region with its enchanting charms. Departure and return to the Pigeonnier du Perron or to Poitiers and the agglomeration
Between 10 and 30 kms
- Jaunay clan : Futuroscope Park
- Descartes : Museum of Philosopher René Descartes
- La Roche Posay : Spa resort, Balneo at Spa Mélusine, Golf, Hippodrome (racecourse), les étangs de la brenne
- Angles sur l'Anglin : Roc aux Sorciers
- Dissay : Château de Dissay
- Beaumont : Domaine Ampelidae : Vineyard of Haut Poitou
- Bonnes : Château de Touffou
- Chauvigny : Donjon de Gouzon, Château d’Harcourtet de Baronnial, Les Géants du Ciel, Le vélo Rail
- Roiffé
- Poitiers : Notable romanesque churches, St Pierre Cathedral, Espace Mendès France