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