On one side, the castles of the Loire, on the other, the Marais Poitevin: the Vienne is well surrounded! The natural sites but also the heritage and the gentle way of life of Poitiers, the capital, are enough to keep you in stopover. The tourist flagship of this destination is without doubt the Futuroscope, a leisure park on the theme of technology, science and anticipation where you can learn while playing. Among other possibilities: pamper yourself at the Spa of La Roche-Posay, discover the Cité de l'écrit et des métiers du livre in the medieval district of Montmorillon, follow the traces (parietal sculptures) of our ancestors in the rock shelter of Roc-aux-Sorciers, occupied 15,000 years ago, near Angles-sur-l'Anglin, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Another testimony of ancient times, Chauvigny and its collegiate church Saint-Pierre, jewel of Romanesque art, will leave you with unforgettable memories. Animal park lovers will go from the Valley of the Monkeys to the Planet of the Crocodiles, including the Giants of the Sky (birds of prey) and the 10 Aquariums of the Washhouse .
As for the producers and chefs of the Vienne, they will treat you with some traditional recipes, including the farci poitevin, and local products. Sweet tooths will find chocolates, honeys, cookies and discover the local specialty the "broyé du Poitou", a cake that is broken with a punch in its center. The Vienne is home to several micro-breweries and 2 vineyards with a PDO (Haut-Poitou and Saumur) to be discovered by taking the Wine Route.
When to go to Vienne ? July is the hottest month and January is the coldest. Rain is frequent but you can visit all year round the architectural heritage, the animal parks and of course the Futuroscope which you will appreciate even more outside the peak tourist season (summer). The Christmas market with its little chalets on the main square of the town hall and the illuminations of Poitiers add to the magic of the end of year celebrations. The gourmet animations too. For water sports, sailing, canoeing and swimming, you have a choice of spots, but to take advantage of them, the season runs from mid-June to early September. Fishermen only need to find out the opening dates of the fishing season to take advantage of a destination rich in fish, rivers and water points of first category, and fishing courses.
Near the Atlantic Ocean, Vienne enjoys a climate with a strong oceanic dominance, generally cool in summer and mild in winter, with an annual average temperature of 11.4°C. The cumulative rainfall ranges from 600 to 850 mm from the north or south of the department. The sun shines on average 80 days a year. It is not him you will come to look for in the Vienne.
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