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Maillezias (local village)
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The Abbey at Maillezais a ruin now, yet amazingly much remains of
the structure. The Abbey was an important place, established in the 11
century, it also was the home for a while to the infamous Rabelais. Chants
are blasted from hidden speakers to add to the authenticity as actors
dressed in habits roam around and provide guides as you journey through
the ruins.
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Le Syndicat d'Initiative (Tourist Office) English is spoken; access
to current events, including local festivals, local village market days,
religious services, they can even make bookings for you.
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Promenade en Barque Taking a boat trip in the Venise Verte. Another
must, these trips are either accompanied or not. Many of the local
villages offer such excursions, the one in Maillezais takes you around the
boundary of the ruined Abbey - allow 2-3 hours.
Towns of Interest
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Niort Fine Norman castle- restaurants-
excellent food market
(Saturday mornings) - Cathedral.
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La Rochelle Picturesque medieval port and City walls; great fish
restaurants, good shopping, museums, biggest aquarium in Europe, cinemas
(English speaking), water sports.
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Vouvant award winning ‘most beautiful villages' in France.
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Cognac take a tour of one of the many Cognac distilleries.
Tourist Activities
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Venise Verte Circuit Touristique Route Road route through
the Venise Verte, fully signed. We suggest that you start from Le Mazeau
(about 5 mins in the car).
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Forest of Mervent great for picnics, has a
meandering river and reservoir
for water sports (swimming, sailing, windsurfing)
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Zoo at Mervent
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Puy du Fou A must visit! (http://www.puydufou.com/) a wonderful theme park.
See the Cinenscenie (*), the worlds biggest night time show; 1,100
actors, 5,000 costumes. BOOK EARLY!
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Futuroscope (www.futuroscope.com) A science based theme park.
Something for all the family.
Beaches (many beaches are accessible, below are a few we like)
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