Golf courses: There is a selection of quality good courses around the region:
Angoulême - Golf de I’Hirondelle : www.golf-angouleme.com
Situated in the heart of the town of Angoulême, with stunning views over the ancient city formerly ruled by the Valois, the 18 hole, par 70 course is undulating and technically demanding. Created in 1955, the club is one the oldest in the region and welcomes visitors all year round.
Ecuras - Golf International de la Prèze : www.golfdelapreze.com
Golf International de La Prèze is a really spectacular course, with its beautiful location, its hills, woods and lakes. It offers a main 18 hole champion's course, a 9 hole par 3 course, as well as a driving range and pitch and putting green.
St. Brice – Golf du Cognac : www.golfducognac.asso.fr
Situated in the heart of a region steeped in history amid glorious countryside where the good life is to be enjoyed 18 Holes, 6,142m, Par 72.
Attractions: There are numerous attractions to visit in the area:
Futuroscope : www.futuroscope.com
A theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. Packed with thrills, images in giant-screen format, extraordinary encounters, mind-blowing shows, role-playing and more. Futuroscope lets you enjoy new excitement that will amaze you, play on your senses and involve you in the action, as you escape into new worlds of fun, live in the future today and see this world in a new light. Located in the department of Vienne 10 kilometres north of Poitiers.
The Aquarium : www.aquarium-larochelle.com
From the most microscopic life to the great creatures of the oceans, a unique voyage awaits into the origins of life on Earth. The aquarium is located in the town centre of La Rochelle near the railway station.
Aventure Parc : www.aventure-parc.fr
Take to the trees in search of adventure, located on the shores of Lake Mas Chaban at Massignac. It has 4 courses of increasing difficulty where you can move from tree to tree using a variety of rope bridges, taggle ropes and aerial runways. There are 63 activities outside. For the more hardy, there is bungee jumping and for the under 8’s there is a mini park. All equipment is supplied and the activities are supervised.
Nautilus : www.agglo-angouleme.fr
Water Park with both indoor and outdoor pools and a man-made beach.
Atlantys (Splash the life) :www.piscineatlantys.fr
Leisure / Health centre, including sports and wellbeing, relaxation terrace and park with deckchairs, ground for beach-volleyball, external play area for children.
Zoo De La Palmyre : www.zoo-palmyre.com
Situated at Royan, La Palmyre Zoo is home to 1,600 animals which include mammals, birds and reptiles.
Le Château des Enigmes : www.chateau-enigmes.com
An adventure for all with complete freedom.
Formula Kart Speedway : www.formulakartspeedway.com
Formula 1 karting track situated in Angoulême, International Karting FFSA APPROVED.
La Vallée des Signes : www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr
La Vallée des Signes (or Monkey Valley) is unique in France. The park covers over 37 acres and consists of about fifteen tree-filled lush green islands where the monkeys can move about in total freedom and come into direct contact with visitors. An educational day out for all the family.
Zoodyssée : www.zoodyssee.org
A park which houses over 600 animals in 25 hectares of preserved natural landscape, Once you have explored the park, the kids can enjoy themselves in the adventure playground.
Pescalis
The largest fishing-orientated centre in Europe, Pescalis has over 100 hectares of lakes with a variety of specialist sites. The complex is not just for anglers, there is an aquarium, parks, horse riding and other activities. A place for all the family to visit. |
