10 Things to do Good for Kids in Poitou-Charentes That You Shouldn't Miss

December 6, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Discover the best top things to do in Poitou-Charentes, France including Church of Notre Dame la Grande, Parc de Blossac, Vieux Port, Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits, Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle, Les Jardins de la Boirie, Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois, Plage Gros Jonc, Towers of La Rochelle, Association Hermione-La Fayette.
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1. Church of Notre Dame la Grande

Place Charles De Gaulle, 86000, Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 22 56 [email protected] http://www.ot-poitiers.fr/eglise-notre-dame-la-grande/poitiers/tabid/29040/offreid/ca31a7a7-8d29-43ab-8fad-790c3df4bbf4/detail.aspx
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 890 reviews

Church of Notre Dame la Grande

Reviewed By Derek-simpcar - Farnham, United Kingdom

To see a medieval church still with its interior decoration in tact is so unusual it produces a real wow factor. It reminds us that was what the majority of churches were like before subsequent generations painted them over or demolished them. It’s a truly beautiful survivor that shouldn’t be missed

2. Parc de Blossac

Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 39 37 http://www.tourisme-vienne.com/fr/activite/257/parc-de-blossac
Excellent
44%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 490 reviews

Parc de Blossac

Reviewed By 648pennyk

If you are visiting Poitiers park Blossac is certainly a place to be, huge green colourfull with an amasing panoramic view. Its the best place to take a walk,have picknic, even play...with many happenings running in you can visit it at any time of the year and it will always be interesting.

3. Vieux Port

Quai Duperre, 17000, La Rochelle France +33 5 46 41 14 68 http://www.larochelle-tourisme.com/musees-et-sites-de-visite/le-vieux-port-de-la-rochelle
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 4,561 reviews

Vieux Port

Reviewed By Ruth2000 - Warwick, United Kingdom

La Rochelle has a lot to offer, the best being its food. The restaurants, (especially seafood) are excellent, and there are lots to choose. We spent 2 weeks in the city, staying in an apartment close to the harbour. The covered central market, open in the mornings is excellent for fresh produce, cheese, fish, fruit and vegetables. Just the other side of the harbour away from the hundreds of cafes and restaurants is the moderately priced Carrefour (City) .... and buses can take to you easily to outlying places, like the Ile de Rei, Minimes, and Chatellian Plage. Everywhere near the Old Port is walking distance. Not a cheap place to be, but thoroughly worthwhile.

4. Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits

14 rue de la Desiree La Ville en Bois, 17000, La Rochelle France +33 5 46 41 68 08 [email protected] http://www.museeslarochelle.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 606 reviews

Musees des Automates / Modeles Reduits

Reviewed By Djflash8

It is a museum on scale models, there are small planes, small cars, small boats, it was a beautiful visit made by enthusiasts who know their subject very well

5. Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle

28 rue Albert 1er musée très complet contant attention à l'orthographe COMPTANT, 17000, La Rochelle France +33 5 46 41 18 25 http://www.museum-larochelle.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 367 reviews

Musee d'histoire naturelle de La Rochelle

Reviewed By paulaaW9553GD - New York City, United States

The museum has been renovated beautifully with its 19th century character maintained. The precious rocks are gorgeous, the flora and fauna collections fabulous, but best of all for us was the ethnographic collection containing an extremely rare and important Easter Island figure as well as an African fang figure of superb quality, among others.

6. Les Jardins de la Boirie

rue centrale La Boirie, 17310, Ile d'Oleron France +33 5 16 65 44 36 http://www.lesjardinsdelaboirie.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Les Jardins de la Boirie

Les Jardins de la Boirie sont fermes jusqu'au printemps 2014!

7. Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois

12 rue Rene Lesson, 17300 Rochefort France +33 5 46 83 91 50 [email protected] http://www.museedescommerces.com
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 651 reviews

Musee des Commerces d'Autrefois

8. Plage Gros Jonc

Ile de Re France +33 5 46 09 00 55 http://www.iledere.com/decouvrez-lile-de-re/lile-de-re-en-10-histoires/le-bois-plage-en-re/433210-plage-de-gros-jonc
Excellent
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Plage Gros Jonc

Reviewed By AndreaSussex_England - West Sussex, United Kingdom

Huge beach of clean sand and Atlantic rollers. There is a good beach side cafe serving coffee and snacks

9. Towers of La Rochelle

Vieux Port Vieux Port, Quai Duperre, 17000, La Rochelle France +33 5 46 41 11 99 http://www.la-rochelle.monuments-nationaux.fr
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,401 reviews

Towers of La Rochelle

Looking out to the Atlantic, the Tour Saint-Nicolas (14th century), the Tour de la Chaîne (14th century) and the Tour de la Lanterne (12th and15th century) are the remains of a great fortification building campaign undertaken in the City of La Rochelle from 1199. The Tour Saint-Nicolas and the Tour de la Chaîne form the majestic gateway to the Old Port and for ten centuries formed the key defensive bastions to the city. As true palatial constructions and city castles, they are the symbol of a city with a very rich hand proud seafaring and trading heritage. The Tour de la Lanterne, the oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast and then a navy prison, contains over 600 examples of graffiti carved into the walls by prisoners in over 3 centuries. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: Tower Saint-Nicolas: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. ; Tower of La Chaîne and La Lanterne: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 1 tower ticket : 6 € ; 3 towers ticket : 8,50 € ; Concessions (18 to 25) = 1 tower ticket : 4 € ; 3 towers ticket : 5,50 € ; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Reviewed By CaptainsWife1

Very interesting tour to all three towers. You don't have to visit all three in one day either. They all provide some history as well as great views from the top.

10. Association Hermione-La Fayette

Place Amiral Maurice Dupont Arsenal Maritime, 17300 Rochefort France +33 5 46 82 07 07 [email protected] https://fregate-hermione.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,368 reviews

Association Hermione-La Fayette

Embark on the Hermione adventure in Rochefort ! Explore France's largest replica of an old sailing boat. Find out more about this extraordinary adventure with a host of guided tours, events and activities. Get on board and discover the upper deck and go on the gun deck, learn more about traditional craftmanship, sailmaking, rigging,... Through panels, pictures and movies, you will discover history, shipbuilding and life on board.

Reviewed By NorskemanHoustont - The Woodlands, United States

Don't miss seeing Hermione and learning about her construction and voyages to the new world. A must for history buffs as well as people who love sailing ships. Visit the displays, watch the video, then go aboard.

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