Stephanie’s guidebook
Food scene
LA PROMENADE
28 Ter Avenue de ParisPleasant setting, good food reasonably priced. Really recommend the salads.
Pretty outdoor seating under the 17th century covered market. Yummy food and varied menu, reasonably priced.
Le Melkinn’s
7 Rue du CommercePretty outdoor seating under the 17th century covered market. Yummy food and varied menu, reasonably priced.
Great food, friendly owners and staff. Mainly British clientele which means a great mix of French/ British cuisine. It has a pretty outside terrace.
Booking highly recommended.
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Auberge du Noyer
La BrousseGreat food, friendly owners and staff. Mainly British clientele which means a great mix of French/ British cuisine. It has a pretty outside terrace.
Booking highly recommended.
City/town information
Beautiful city heaped in history, with medieval architecture and cathedrals. The main city square has lots of cafes and restaurants. Vibrant city with nightlife, cinemas and shopping. Train station provides fast train access to Bordeaux and Paris.
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Poitiers
Beautiful city heaped in history, with medieval architecture and cathedrals. The main city square has lots of cafes and restaurants. Vibrant city with nightlife, cinemas and shopping. Train station provides fast train access to Bordeaux and Paris.
Small town about 10 mins drive that has a bustling Saturday morning market. Friendly cafés and waterspouts parks, pleasant walks and green space for picnics.
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Vivonne
Small town about 10 mins drive that has a bustling Saturday morning market. Friendly cafés and waterspouts parks, pleasant walks and green space for picnics.
Sightseeing
A great family day out. Can easily make several trips to do and see everything that you want to. There’s also a light show at night which is very good. They also do cheaper tickets for late afternoon and evening park entry. (Tip: Pack a change of clothes as some of the water rides leave you drenched!)
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Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryA great family day out. Can easily make several trips to do and see everything that you want to. There’s also a light show at night which is very good. They also do cheaper tickets for late afternoon and evening park entry. (Tip: Pack a change of clothes as some of the water rides leave you drenched!)
Musée de Rauranum
1 Place de l'EgliseArchaeology museum in Rom, near Couhé
A Nice half day trip. It’s all under cover so perfect for a rainy day too. They have a restaurant on site (book at the ticket counter when you arrive). Friendly staff and lots of crocs and alligators to see.
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Planet der Krokodile
Route du Fond d'OrveauA Nice half day trip. It’s all under cover so perfect for a rainy day too. They have a restaurant on site (book at the ticket counter when you arrive). Friendly staff and lots of crocs and alligators to see.
A brilliant day out. Lots to see and do. Places to eat a picnic and a cafe on site. Have been with kids of different age and just adults too, so all ages will enjoy.
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Affen-Tal
A brilliant day out. Lots to see and do. Places to eat a picnic and a cafe on site. Have been with kids of different age and just adults too, so all ages will enjoy.
Museum/Memorial
A place of historical significance
A little drive from Ceaux-en-Couhé towards Limogé (approx 1hr30) is Oradour Sur Glane. The town has a chilling past having been subjected to horrors in the Second World War and has been left untouched. A very moving day out for people interested in history.
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Zentrum der Erinnerung an Oradour sur Glane
L'auzeA little drive from Ceaux-en-Couhé towards Limogé (approx 1hr30) is Oradour Sur Glane. The town has a chilling past having been subjected to horrors in the Second World War and has been left untouched. A very moving day out for people interested in history.
Fun Family Activity
A fun expérience for family/ friends, thé vélo rail takes you through the forest with fantastic views of medieval Chauvigny. Keeps you fit! But good fun.
It’s really good fun and a good out door activity for a few hours. There are two trips you can choose from, one slightly longer than the other. It’s better to do on a nice weather day.
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Chauvigny Velorail
10 Rue de la FolieIt’s really good fun and a good out door activity for a few hours. There are two trips you can choose from, one slightly longer than the other. It’s better to do on a nice weather day.
Les Îles de Payré
A nice green space with children’s play area, river for fishing and swimming.
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Think about transport
The charm of Ceaux-en-Couhé is that you can really get away from it all in rural France. It does mean that taxis aren't readily available. You could happily spend the whole week in a gîte but it's also a popular area for hiking and cycling so consider bringing your bike or walking shoes. If you want to take advantage of what the area has to offer consider bringing or hiring a car as a must.
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Saturday market in Vivonne is great for local foods
The Vivonne Saturday morning market is bustling and a great place to sample local foods, stock up the food cupboard for the week or people watch from local cafe.
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TGV for day trips
The TGV in Poitiers (30mins away) can get you to Paris in 1h20m or Bordeaux in 1hr30m. If you want a day trip to either of these beautiful cities consider booking in advance for the best deals.