Nature Archives - Grand Châtellerault Tourism

Nature
Slow tourism

6 ideas for outings with your dog

Escape with your four-legged companion and discover new dogfriendly horizons in Grand Châtellerault. This area is full of activities where animals are allowed, for an unforgettable vacation combining pleasure and exploration. Here are five ideas for outings to fully enjoy your vacation with your dog. Prepare the leash and go on an adventure!…

By Marie BOUTET, July 23, 2024

Reading time: 6 min.

For families
Nature
Slow tourism

Aven'Thuré: family treetop adventure

Are you looking for a getaway in the heart of nature? Aven'Thuré is the ideal activity site. Located in the heart of the Thuré forest, this tourist site offers a treetop adventure experience accessible to all, combining thrills and natural beauty. Let's go for an unforgettable experience As soon as we arrive at Aven'Thuré, we see the preserved nature in us...

By Marie BOUTET, June 26, 2024

Reading time: 3 min.

For families
Nature

Koh Lanta comes to Grand Châtellerault

Based in Cenon-sur-Vienne, Aurélien takes part in the famous TF1 adventure show, Koh Lanta. Living in Grand Châtellerault, we wanted to let him speak about his favorite spots and activities in the area. The town of Cenon-sur-VienneWords of a resident! A little over 6 years ago, Aurélien came to settle in Vienne…

By Marie BOUTET, April 02, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

For families
Nature
Know-how
Slow tourism

All Saints' Day holidays: 10 good reasons to come

As the All Saints' Day holidays approach, you are hesitating: which destination to choose to recharge your batteries as a family? As an ambassador who loves my territory, I answer: “Grand Châtellerault of course!”. To support my advice, I present to you 10 good reasons... Stroll...In the streets of one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France In Angles-sur-l'Anglin, beauty rhymes...

By Héloise Dallez, July 04, 2023

Reading time: 9 min.

Nature
Cycling and mountain biking

A week 100% Sport and Nature

Did you know ? Grand Châtellerault is labeled Lands of Play 2024. Driven by this Olympic momentum, the #ChatelleraultTourisme destination invites you to combine the pleasure of sport and tourist discoveries. Unforgettable experiences await you! Countryside, forests, lakes and rivers, without forgetting the cities... Enjoy the landscapes of Grand Châtellerault by opting for its outdoor leisure activities.…

By Héloise Dallez, June 30, 2023

Reading time: 6 min.

Nature
Slow tourism

All in the water

Splash, splash! In the Bordeleau family, I ask...My two sons and their father swear by aquatic pleasures. Swimming spots, canoeing and other watercraft no longer hold any secrets for me in Grand Châtellerault! If you are also part of the Bordeleau team, let yourself be tempted by my selection of 6…

By Héloise Dallez, July 26, 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

Nature
Hiking

Top 5 hikes to do with the family

Young and old alike can walk happily on these easy, short-distance routes.

By Marie BOUTET, May 24, 2022

Reading time: 1 min.

Nature
Hiking

Top 5 picturesque hikes in Grand Châtellerault

Discover our selection of hikes with striking charm!

By Marie BOUTET, February 17, 2022

Reading time: 1 min.

Wellness
For families
Nature
Slow tourism

A romantic Valentine’s Day in Grand Châtellerault

Valentine's Day is approaching. February 14 is an opportunity to celebrate love and romance. So even if opinions are sometimes divided, you will all agree on the idea of strolling through picturesque streets and ending up in a good restaurant?! 1. Our ideas for walks for two Discover Les Ormes and its history The Ormes walk is undoubtedly one of the most romantic in Grand Châtellerault. From…

By Marie BOUTET, January 31, 2022

Reading time: 7 min.

Gastronomy
Nature

My 5 favorite spots for a picnic

From the first rays of spring sunshine until the Indian summer, unconstrained country meals are one of the pleasures of my little family. Arthur in particular, our youngest son, loves picnics. Choose the ideal place to unfold the checkered tablecloth, take the food out of the wicker basket, play dinner, eat with the...

By Héloise Dallez, Sep 03, 2021

Reading time: 5 min.

Nature

Full of nature!

40. This is the number of candles on the cake of the Pinail Nature Reserve in 2020. For the occasion, the latter offered itself a brand new discovery trail. So this summer, I took advantage of the anniversary of this biodiversity hotspot to organize a mother-son morning around nature. Because like many young people...

By Héloise Dallez, August 19, 2021

Reading time: 8 min.

Geocaching
Nature
Cultural heritage
Hiking

Geocaching among troglodytes

The summer holidays are here and I promised my children that I would spend time with each of them. At the beginning of July, I am taking Hugo, my history-loving teenager, in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart to Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. During the Hundred Years' War, this unusual village served as a fortress for the heir to the English throne against…

By Héloise Dallez, July 21, 2021

Reading time: 11 min.

Fauna and flora

In search of wild orchids

To wait until the summer holidays, I offered a surprise weekend to my tribe. Arthur (5 years old), Hugo (16 years old) and their dad love going green. So I put together a nature trip for them that rhymes with micro-adventure. On this spring Friday, we left just after school, heading to the Valley of…

By Héloise Dallez, June 30, 2021

Reading time: 12 min.

Fauna and flora

I observed the birds: in Châtellerault 2/2

Islands, lakes, rivers, streams, moors, heaths, woods, bocages, meadows, vineyards, orchards, agricultural plots and limestone hillsides of Grand Châtellerault make it a passage area for birds and constitute all natural environments favoring their abundance. In my article last week, I told you about my country outing guided by Chantal and Jean-Paul from the League for Protection…

By Héloise Dallez, April 09, 2021

Reading time: 6 min.

Fauna and flora

I observed birds: in Coussay-les-Bois 1/2

Like me, you certainly hear their songs: they are the stars of spring. Who ? Birds of course! Their migration coincides with the leaves of the trees, which allows them to take advantage of the sharp increase in the insect population to feed. Because yes, they are hungry and came for that: to…

By Héloise Dallez, April 09, 2021

Reading time: 7 min.

Nature

Remarkable trees in Grand Châtellerault

While I was thinking about activities to offer my tribe during the next vacation, the desire to go and meet rare and original trees sprouted in my mind. What if I took my darling and our two sons in search of these natural treasures? To help me identify…

By Héloise Dallez, January 29, 2021

Reading time: 5 min.

Nature
Cultural heritage
Slow tourism

Along the water in Bonneuil-Matours

In September, I took advantage of the Indian summer to make Hugo's wish come true. After several kayak outings, my teenager was eyeing another water activity, stand-up paddleboarding. A few inquiries later, we left, heading towards La Fourmy Canoë in Bonneuil-Matours. Get up, stand up! The leisure center is located on the banks of Vienne,…

By Héloise Dallez, Sep 29, 2020

Reading time: 12 min.

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