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Top 12 experiences for you and your family on your Loire valley vacation

Paul Reade • 5 February 2022

The new vacation season is fast approaching and travel starts to re-open.  a great way to explore and pack you holiday with epic memories are to follow what the region has to offer, so grab a coffee and read our top 12 list. Whether it’s eating well, kayaking on the Loire or visiting its many chateaux, here are some tips for making lasting family memories in the Loire Valley.



Zip Wire - Saint-benoit Adventure - Make way for adventure!
Fun at the top of high trees in a protected natural park in the Loire Valley In the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Natural Park ,
a new concept of leisure in the forest for young and old , seeds of adventurers and confirmed adventurers.

Equipped with a harness, you evolve in the trees up to 20m high in complete safety .
A great playground in the middle of nature including:
1 initiation course, 3 “Kids” courses and 13 other courses, on more than 3.5 hectares of maritime pines and oaks.
More than 1 5 5 "aerial" games full of thrills and more than 38 ziplines await you at St Benoît Aventure. Picnic area, refreshment bar, ice cream, picnic basket (July and August).
Qualified monitors.
official website here

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Karting - Loudun
150 m of track in the middle of a wooded park only 5 km Center Parcs du Bois aux Daims! This is the karting circuit of Loudun in the Vienne With a recently redone coating, the karting circuit of Loudun in the Vienne is a demanding and technical circuit that has already hosted 9 championships in France, and many other competitions. With a dozen turns, including the famous curve in the middle of the straight line, the circuit offers excellent sensations to all drivers who have the opportunity to practice. The clubhouse, with its shady terrace and its bar will allow you to drink between 2 karting sessions.

https://www.loudun-karting.com/le-circuit/



Brocants & markets- weekly

The Loire Valley is bursting with lively markets selling everything from local food and wine to unique crafts and antiques. As well as discovering some great local buys, they also offer a unique insight in to the local community and culture. Whether you are a foodie looking for an authentic farmers’ market, a bargain-hunter after a buzzy flea market, or simply want to take in the beauty of endless fragrant flower stalls, here are ten of the top markets in the Loire Valley to explore. Grab your wicker basket and get shopping

https://www.ville-chinon.com/en/ville-de-chinon/ville/marches-brocante


Cafe & market square culture


- Chinon visit website

Chinon and Azay le Rideau are two emblems of their time, the first dominated by its impressive medieval fortress and the second a typical image of the Renaissance which gazes at its reflection in its mirror of water… both must-see attractions in the Loire Valley.


- Saumur visit website
Nestling in the heart of the 
Anjou vineyards, the medieval town of Saumur, nicknamed the pearl of Anjou, is a very scenic place with its magnificent turreted château overlooking the Loire Valley and old town stretching along the wild river. Surrounded by fortifications, the castle of the Dukes of Anjou is houses a decorative arts museum and a horse museum. It also offers a stunning panoramic view over the roofs of the town and the Loire River.


BIOPARK - Zoo - Doue'-la-fontaine

Just Brilliant - a must visit Over 1500 animals live in an exceptional natural setting dedicated to the protection of endangered species.
Dug into the rock, our tunnels will lead you from one environment to the next!

https://www.bioparc-zoo.fr/your-visit/



Swimming Pool - Loudun

The Loudun aquatic center opened its doors at the end of February 2020. The Vienne swimming pool is equipped with several pools (sports, learning, lagoon) and a wellness area with sauna and hammam. A pentagliss and a play lagoon are located outside the Loudun swimming pool. Various activities are offered there: swimming lessons , baby swimmers, aqubike... Disabled pool access. The aquatic center is open from Monday to Sunday, at long hours. Great value and brand new.

 


Vineyard's - too many to list here so discover the wines to suit your palet

The Loire Valley is France's most diverse wine region, producing exemplary wines in every style. Popularity of Loire Valley wines with sommeliers and wine writers has been growing steadily for the last ten years because for all their variety, Loire Valley wines share important characteristics that make them perfect for contemporary taste.

Moderate alcohol, refreshing acidity and minerality make them ideal food wines, Pure expression of varietal and terroir unmasked by oak
Excellent value



Fontevraud Abbey -
The
Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, situated where the three regions of Poitou, Anjou and Touraine meet, is one of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages.The Abbey was listed as an Historic Monument in 1840, and, as part of the Loire Valley, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. In a green valley just a few kilometres from the Loire River, near Saumur, Fontevraud is one of the unmissable stops on a visit to the Loire Valley. A stop, but also a destination … an essentially unique site!



Moncontour Tele Ski and leisure lake -

in Moncontour, come and enjoy the joys of the water in a setting that has been completely refurbished for your pleasure. Many activities around a 10 ha lake: beach, canoeing, mini golf, water slide, Paddle, Beach Volleyball court, table football, accommodation, restaurant, bar, as well as many other activities, are available. you this summer, for the greatest pleasure of all! Sports, relaxation, family or nature holidays, there is something for everyone!
Téléski Nautique Moncontour is equipped with modules accessible to beginners and obstacles intended for experienced riders. Come practice kneeboarding, water skiing or wakeboarding in a splendid natural setting in France. Additional details.

https://www.tourisme-vienne.com/fr/activite/205/base-de-loisirs-moncontour-active-park


Futuroscope Theme Park- Poitier

You'll be drawn in by 40 forces of attraction at Futuroscope and won't want to leave. With journeys, thrills and fun games, there'll be something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. check out
all the fun here


Loire Chateaux - too many to list so someone has done it for us here


Hot Air Balloon Ride -
Amazing views from the birds eye, needs no explaining, just courage -
check it out here




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