Local Attractions

If you are wanting to explore more of the areas surrounding Le Magnou please see below for a short selection of different local attractions:

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• Futurescope www.futuroscope.com

Since opening in 1987 more than 30 million people have visited Frances 2nd most popular leisure attraction. With virtual reality and 3D experiences all moving you to explore to moons surface or an interactive safari, it really is an exhilarating experience for all the family. 

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• La Vallée des Singes www.la-vallee-des-singes.f

In English this translates to "Monkey Valley". 5 hectare and 15 islands all planted with trees and lush vegetation, so the monkeys can move around with total freedom and enjoy direct contact with visitors. The park also boasts the largest gorilla group in France made up of 10 members and the largest territory in Europe to accomidate chimpanzees. 

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• L'ile aux Serpents www.ileauxserpents.com

Snake Island presents you to over 60 species of reptiles including snakes, chameleons, lizards, tortoises and alligators in specially adapted plant filled vivariums. 

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• Cognac www.cognac-world.com www.ville-cognac.com

Lying on the banks of the Charente River about an hours drive from Le Magnou the town of Cognac owes its reputation to its drinks exporter and enjoyed all over the world. Why not follow the Charente on a leisurely drive, with a picnic along the way and then explore one of the many distilleries and also taste the locally produced Pinot Charente - a lovely blend of Cognac and Wine. 

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• Bordeaux https://www.bordeaux.com/gb 

You cannot come this far and not take the time for visiting one or more of the famous Bordeaux vineyards. Once again you can explore the beautiful Charente Valley as it meanders down to Angouleme and into the northern Bordeaux region. 

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• Parc de la Belle www.parcdelabelle.com

The estate of the Parc de la Belle for a colourful, perfumed walk in 15 acres of natural setting around a 19th century residence. Discover over 20,000 plants, multiple species of trees and numerous varieties of flower. Winding paths take you around the beds as far as the hollow of the valley where the rose garden offers its 500 rosebushes. 

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• The City of the Written Word and Book Crafts www.citedelecrit-montmorillon.com

Set in the heart of a picturesque medieval quarter of the lovely town of Montmorillon, lies the “City of the Written Word and Book Crafts”. Take a fascinating journey into the world of literature and at the same time admire the town’s magnificent architectural heritage.

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• Parc de la Nature 

Just a 5 minute drive away is the local nature park providing large picnic areas, a children's play ground and lovely riverside walks. The Bar and Resturant have a Terrace overlooking the Charente and hire canoes for the more adventurous. 

Just a short walk from Le Magnou across the Charente River is another parc area including nature walks along the Riverside and amongst the prehistoric caves cut out of the riverside rocks – during the summer months they demonstrate how prehistoric man made his tools, lit fires etc. The restaurant Le Relais de Pays Civraisienis is also located in the park area.