BONNES · VIENNE
Villages, soaring birds, water adventures and ideas for the whole group. Pick an outing and give yourselves time to enjoy it.
From Bonnes in the Vienne, alternate days of discovery with peaceful time at the house.
Find the house on the mapIndicative drives from the house, calculated on the road network and rounded up to 5 minutes, excluding traffic and parking. Checked in September 2026. Before setting out, check opening times, prices and conditions on each venue’s website.
16 ideas to explore
The highlights · Family days out · Sport & adventure
A full day of immersive attractions, thrills and an evening show.
For families; check individual height restrictions.
Set aside a full day, agree on your priorities with the children and plan an easy dinner back at the house.
The highlights · Family days out · Water activities · Rainy days
An indoor water park with pools, slides and immersive spaces at the Futuroscope resort.
Families and slide enthusiasts; restrictions vary by area.
Book your time slot and check swimwear rules. Make this a day out in its own right instead of trying to fit in both parks.
The highlights · Family days out · Heritage · Free walks
A hilltop medieval town, five castles and narrow streets above the lower town.
Heritage lovers and families who enjoy walking.
Wear comfortable shoes. Walking through the streets is free; individual sights and activities may charge admission.
The highlights · Family days out · Heritage
A free-flying bird show in Chauvigny’s château des Évêques.
Families and bird lovers.
Choose a show time first, then plan your walk around the town. Check the schedule and weather before setting out.
Family days out · Nature & walking · Sport & adventure
A roughly 17 km return journey along a former railway, with a different view of the countryside.
Groups and families ready to pedal.
Allow around two hours for the activity. Book your vehicles together and ask about arrangements for younger children.
Family days out · Heritage · Nature & walking · Free walks
A free treasure hunt of around 2.5 km through Chauvigny’s upper and lower town.
Families with children comfortable walking and anyone who enjoys puzzles.
Download the app and trail first. Slopes matter as much as distance: check the official terrain rating.
Family days out · Heritage · Nature & walking
Puzzle trails around the fortress tower and Leonardo da Vinci’s world, alongside a woodland adventure.
Families and teams who enjoy solving things together.
Choose a trail that suits the children’s ages and leave time to play. Check seasonal opening dates.
The highlights · Heritage · Nature & walking · Free walks
Village lanes, a fortress and viewpoints over the Anglin valley, best explored on foot.
Village explorers and photography enthusiasts.
Allow a relaxed half-day. Wandering through the village is free; check fortress admission separately.
The highlights · Heritage · Rainy days
Medieval wall paintings in a UNESCO World Heritage abbey.
Visitors interested in art, history and architecture.
A useful option when the weather changes. Consider a guided visit to understand the painted scenes.
The highlights · Heritage · Free walks
The Palais, central streets and gardens make for an unhurried city day out.
Groups who enjoy a mix of walking, heritage and café stops.
Notre-Dame-la-Grande is listed as closed for restoration until May 2027. Plan other indoor visits during this period.
Family days out · Heritage · Rainy days
Archaeology and fine art provide an indoor addition to a visit to Poitiers.
Curious visitors of all ages; tailor the visit to the children.
Choose an exhibition or a few works rather than trying to see everything. Check opening times; the drive estimate is to central Poitiers.
Family days out · Nature & walking · Sport & adventure · Water activities
Canoe trips on the Anglin and Gartempe, with a listed meeting point at Grand Pré campsite in Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé.
Families with children aged 6 and over, subject to the operator’s conditions.
Confirm the meeting point and river conditions. Participants need to swim, follow instructions and wear their buoyancy aids.
Nature & walking · Free walks
A roughly 6 km loop from Bonnes through fields, woodland, riverside paths and the surroundings of the château.
Walkers looking for a local outing of around two hours.
Choose a dry day and check the current route. This outdoor walk does not imply admission to the château. Start at the esplanade car park.
Family days out · Free walks
A large Saturday-morning market in the lower town, ideal for choosing food for shared meals.
Food lovers and families; free to browse, purchases extra.
Come in the morning and bring a shopping bag. Afterwards, walk up to the medieval town.
Restaurants
A crêperie in the medieval town for galettes and a relaxed meal after a walk.
Style: casual and family-friendly · 25 rue des Puys.
For a group of fifteen, call ahead to check space and service times. Contact: +33 5 49 56 05 40.
Restaurants
Homemade seasonal cooking, local ingredients and vegetarian options in the heart of the old town.
Style: thoughtful seasonal dining · 15 rue Saint-Pierre.
Group dining requires advance arrangements. Book directly and discuss dietary requirements. Contact: +33 6 21 02 60 35.
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