The Area

If you want to extend your stay beyond the wedding weekend, here are our recommendations for places to eat and drink and things to do in the area:

Activities

This is just a sample of things to do in the area…

• Nature walks in and around Queaux
• There are some very pretty walks in the immediate area
• Kayaking and canoeing in Moussac
• Beautiful views and great fun!
• You can finish your trip at the little dock in Camping du Renard
• Montmorillon
• Montmorillon is a very pretty town to wander and shop in
• It has a funny little typewriter museum
• There’s also a macaron museum
• Medieval citadel and bird show at Chauvigny
• Incredible medieval citadel
• Amazing bird show in a stunning ruined castle atop a cliff
• Take in the views on a railbike
• Pre-History Museum at Lussac-les-Chateaux
• Learn about famous cave art found in the area
• Bungee jumping and zip wire in l'Isle Jourdain.
• Bungee jump off or zip wire through a beautiful viaduct
• Gorgeous views of the river
• Futuroscope near Poitiers
• Famous multimedia theme park
• Monkey Valley near Poitiers
• Primate wildlife park with no cages or fences
• History, culture and nightlife in Poitiers
• Lots of fascinating Norman churches and beautiful gardens
• Defi Planet' near Verrieres
• Quirky activity park, great for kids
• You can sleep in a giant snail!
• Saint Cyr Lake
• All sorts of water sports including pedalos, sailing, waveless surfing, water slides, fishing etc.
• Bird sanctuary
• Off road electric scootering

Food & Drink

Some places we recommend nearby…

• Chez Lesley in Queaux
• Traditional French food (cooked by an Irishwoman)
• Baguettes, croissants, pains aux chocolats
• Sometimes they have pizza/ burgers and chips
• La Maison du Terroir in Queaux
• Bar with beer and wine
• Also an art gallery
• Chez Phillipe in Moussac
• Good pizza
• Informal
• Le Barrage at L’Isle Jourdain
• Fancy food
• Nice views
• Le Comme Chez Soi in Verrières
• Fine dining
• Traditional French food
• Les Orangeries in Lussac-les-Châteaux
• Lovely food - including vegan options
• Beautiful poolside terrace