Leisure and activities

Moncontour Active Park - Vienne (86)

On-site activities

The Leisure and Activities of the residence Moncontour Active Park

Enjoy a stay in the Futuroscope country in Moncontour. The fact of residing at Moncontour Active Park (camping site, Chalets or Villas) gives you free access to the adjoining leisure center. There you will find different activities for all ages: sports, games or others. There is also a bar/snack bar open from June to September and some weekends of school vacations (ask at the residence).

Moncontour is also an opportunity to discover the region with its theme parks and animal parks, but also to discover the cultural heritage of the Vienne and the Loire.

Tourist information at the reception

Petanque field

Playground

Close to the forest

Pond and Bathing

Walking tours

Activities in the region

The activities in the region are rich and exciting. From visits to wine tasting, you will find what you are looking for

Heritage

Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Vienne

Moncontour, small city of character

How can you not fall under the charm of Moncontour? Located on the border of the Vienne and the Deux Sèvres, Moncontour is a beautiful historical village that offers nature, culture, history and all the activities you can imagine.

The Castles

Chinon Castle at 40 minutes
Vaumoret Castle at 50 minutes
Fortress of Angles-sur-l’Anglin at 1h20
Avanton Castle at 40 minutes
Berrye Castle at 50 minutes
Touffou Castle at 1 hour
Donjon of Moncontour

The museumsLes Édifices Religieux qui valent le détour

Archaeological Museum of Antigny at 1h15
Espace Archéologique Industrielle du Donjon de Goujon at 1 hour
Blossac Theater of Châtellerault at 50 minutes

Religious buildings worth visiting

Church of Notre Dame Antigny at 1h30
Church of Saint Pierre at 1h15
Church of Saint-Philibert de Messais at 10 minutes
Saint-Nicolas Church at 50 minutes

Nature

Do you want to spend a day with your family discovering many species of animals near the vacation village Moncontour Active Park? Find below the different animal parks and zoos of the Vienne and its surroundings.

Animal and Botanical Parks

Valley of the monkeys in Romagne at 1h15
The Snake Island in La Trifouille at 1h45
The Crocodile Planet in Civaux at 1 hour

Amusement parks around Moncontour

Futuroscope at 45 minutes
Puy du Fou at 1h15
Défi’Planet at 1 hour
Pirate Island 40 minutes away
Center Park Bois-Aux-Daims at 30 minutes
Nicki Park in Saint-Benoit
La Roche-Posay spa and casino at 1h15

Walks & Hikes, Moncontour

Circuit Les Châteaux de Coussay and La Tour de Ry at 30 minutes
Hiking in the Haut Poitou (Angliers-Moncontour-Saires)
Walk to the Nature Reserve of Toarcin at 30 minutes
Walk on the edge of the Clain river at 50 minutes

Gardens not to be missed in Poitou-Charentes

The garden of Vienne at 30 minutes
The Rivau garden at 40 minutes
The garden of the senses at 50 minutes

Gastronomy

During your walks, discover the local products and the refined gastronomy of the Vienne, elaborated with the passing of traditions. From the Chabichou cheese to the Poitou log to the Poitevin stuffing, you will discover all the local specialities.

A small dessert? The Macaroons of Montmorillon or the melon of Haut-Poitou are to be tasted during your stay… Poitou-Charentes has a gourmet and epicurean nature not to be missed!

Gourmet Markets

During the summer, the local farmers’ markets, which took place every Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, gave more rhythm than ever to the heart of the village.

The Mirabeau market on Wednesday and Saturday morning
The Thénezay market on Sunday morning
The Loudin market on Sunday morning
The Saint-Varent market on Sunday morning
The market of Saint-Jean de Fauves on Friday morning

The Wines

The Haut Poitou Wine
The Wine of the Charentais Countries
The Wine of Chinon
The Wine of Saumur

Sport

Enjoy an escapade in the Vienne region, rich in emotions and thrills! Many activities are proposed during your vacations to spend time in the heart of nature while discovering the magnificent landscapes of Poitou-Charentes. The best way to spend unforgettable vacations and to come back with lots of memories during your stay in accommodation in Moncontour near Poitiers.

Nautical activities

Moncontour nautical base (on site)
Aquatic center Gatinéo in Parthenay at 40 minutes
Prada pier at 1h20

Sports activities

Karting in Niort at 50 minutes
Karting-Loisir 86 in Loudun 30 minutes away
Le Puit d’Enfer at 1 hour
Urban Paintball Poitiers 50 minutes away
Golf at 50 minutes
Bungee jumping in L’Isle-Jourdain at 1h30