Things to do in the area
Here are about a dozen fun activities and sights nearby, all within a 1.5-hour drive max. You can pick and choose based on who's in your group, what you feel like doing, and the time of year—even though we know many of you never want to leave Domaine Lucienne once you've settled in!
Around Melle
10 minutes away
Discover walks and hikes around Melle.
https://ot-paysmellois.org/voir-faire/les-balades-et-randonnees
Enjoy sports and sightseeing activities in the local area.
https://ot-paysmellois.org/voir-faire/les-activites-touristiques
The silver mines
10 minutes away
The Frankish kings' silver mines are the oldest open-to-visit silver mines in the world.
Go-karting and Paintball
15 minutes away
Try your hand at go-karting or paintball just 15 minutes from the Domaine Lucienne. Perfect for friendly competitions or birthday celebrations.
Trip to Niort
30 minutes away
The beauty of Niort, the main town of the Deux-Sèvres department, is definitely underrated. If you want to check it out, we recommend going on market day (every Thursday and Saturday).
https://www.niortmaraispoitevin.com/explorer-la-destination/niort/
The Marais Poitevin
40 minutes away
The Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park is a vast area known as the "Green Venice", famous for its maze of canals, lush green landscapes, and rich wildlife. It's best explored by boat, bike, or on foot.
https://www.niortmaraispoitevin.com/preparer-son-sejour/activites-a-voir-a-faire/les-embarcaderes/
Valley
of the Monkeys
40 minutes away
A unique wildlife and zoological park featuring 450 monkeys across 22 hectares, with no cages or barriers. Here, humans step into the monkeys' territory and can get just a few meters away from the great apes on their islands.
Zoodyssée
40 minutes away
A wonderful wildlife park with over 800 European animals nestled in the Chizé forest. You'll spot wolves, lynx, snowy owls, bison, vultures, Barbary macaques, as well as marmots, raccoons, otters, and storks in their natural habitat...
Les Accros
à Cherveux
40 minutes away
A fantastic family tree-climbing park for a great time out. It also features a giant 18-hole miniature golf course and laser tag.
Poitiers
Futuroscope
45 minutes away
Futuroscope is an amazing place where reality and imagination blend together. Here, you can rocket to Mars on a rollercoaster, jump into a tornado, dance with a robot, or meet the Raving Rabbids. With over 40 attractions and shows, it's an absolute must-see.
La Rochelle
80 minutes away
The Old Port is definitely the place you can't miss when visiting. The pedestrian streets are super nice, packed with an incredible number of restaurants and shops. In short, it's a true paradise for foodies and shopaholics!
La Rochelle
Aquarium
80 minutes away
Even though the ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface, the La Rochelle Aquarium lets you explore the planet's seabed in just two hours. Come meet over 12,000 marine animals and get amazed by the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Tropics.
Île de Ré
90 minutes away
Famous for its authentic charm, white architecture, sandy beaches, and salt marshes, it's also known for the Whale Lighthouse, Châteliers Abbey, the village of Ars-en-Ré, and the fortified town of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. A wonderful invitation to enjoy fresh oysters right by the sea.