What to do and see in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: The Best Educational sites

Over the past 40 years, the Charente-Maritime local council has contributed to improving public awareness of the exceptional natural heritage of the area. 2000 hectares of land were acquired and landmarked as Sensitive Natural Areas, protected, enhanced and open to visitors. As part of these territories, a network of Nature Centres offer optimum conditions for visitors to improve their awareness of Nature and the environment. Between the edge of the forest and the village of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, the Poitou Donkey Nature Centre (Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou) is a typical Saintonge farm, featuring Poitou donkeys, draught horses and mules. The Asinerie is an authentic conservation centre for the Poitou donkey and mule. Discover their story from a fun and educational viewpoint. Many activites for all ages are possible : guided or non-guided tours, carriage rides, hikes with the donkeys, and much more! Please contact us to book.

The vestiges of 1st, 4th and 5th century, altered in the Middle Ages, are part of this Gallo-Roman villa with peristyle (interior court). This site presents a splendid polylobée room of 60 m2 and private baths. The particularity of this site derives from the quality and width of the mosaic pavements and its uninterrupted and attested occupation from Antiquity to modern age.

Come and discover a park full of animals which is both original and family orientated. You will be able to have contact with the animals, there are also boucy castles, a snack bar and a 30m zip wire. It is fun for bothadults and children.

Visit La Rochelle in a new and différent way, anytime.Help us in research and creativity : come and test, and tell us all the truth about our prototypes. Information available in the tourist office.