Activities | Things to do

Chocolate making

Take a Willy-Wonka style tour at Chocolaterie Letuffe in Angoulême. Okay, so you don't get to float down a chocolate river, and as far as we know there's not an oompa-loompa in site. But, they do offer a 90 minute workshop which teaches you to make and decorate your very own chocolate creations.

The workshops are open to adults (cost €10.50) and children (€8.50).

River cruise

Hire your own boat and take a cruise down the River Charente, one of the most beautiful waterways in France. Sail past historical towns, wildlife-rich river banks and the regimented vineyards of Cognac country. Several companies offer boats with a fully equipped kitchen, so you can make stops wherever you please.

Donkey in trousers

The donkeys on Ile de Ré were once used for work in the salt marshes, wearing trousers to protect their legs from mosquitos. That's no longer the case today, but Parc de la Barbette in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, now offer donkey rides for children.

Go-karting

Outdoor go-karting circuit with three professionals on hand. The circuit is run by Passion Karting and situated in Saint-Jean d'Angély. Open every day in July and August from 3pm-8pm.

Open weekends and bank holidays from March - June and September - October.

 

Indoor play centre

Chouette Land, not far from Poitiers, accommodates children aged 2 - 12. Giant Inflatable slides await them, as well as a go-karting track and farm animals. There is a snack bar serving sandwiches, ice creams and drinks.

Opening hours: 1.30pm-7pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays and school holidays. 10am-8pm during the summer school holidays. The go-kart track is only open to 5pm.

Under 3s: €6.50, 3-12 years: €9.50,
accompanying adults are free.

La Rochelle Aquarium

Reportedly the best aquarium in Europe, this is home to 12,000 marine animals, and includes an impressive shark tank over three levels.

Open 365 days a year

April to June: 9am-8pm

July and August: 9am-11pm

September: 9am-8pm

October - March: 10am - 8pm

Adults: €17.50

3-17 yrs: €12.50

under 3s: free

From surfing to horseriding,

to boating to wine-tasting…

and much much more, we are sure you will be able to find just the activity for you.
The Charente-Maritime has loads on offer for those seeking a more action-packed holiday.

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