Sporting Activities
MONCONTOUR ACTIVE PARK
a 10 hectare lake, offering a supervised sandy beach, safe swimming, children's playground and a waterslide, plus wake boarding, tele-skiing, kayaking and other water sports. You can also try the park's fitness trail, mini golf, beach volleyball, tennis and skateboard ramp - so plenty on offer for the entire family!
LAC DE CEBRON
near St Loup, has a sailing and windsurfing school and an excellent hide for bird watching…..or just take a good book and a pic-nic!
SWIMMING
Indoor pools with flumes and exercising lanes are located in Bressuire and Parthenay, or there is a 25m pool to be found in Loudun with an aquagym available on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
FISHING
The River Dive is just metres from the house and is well stocked with trout. The River Thouet can be reached in 15 minutes and has a wide selection of fish, including bream, perch, pike, roach, carp and black bass. Permits sold at the garden centre beside Intermarche in Airvault.
GOLF
There are plenty of opportunities for the golf enthusiast within easy driving distance, the most popular being Golf de Loudun at Saint Hilaire, Golf du Petit Chene near Parthenay, Golf Club du Haut Poitou at Saint Cyr & the 27 hole Golf Club Chateau des Forges at Domaine des Forges. Just recently opened, is the Golf Club du Bocage Bressuirais at Bressuire. It is advisable to book at some courses in the high season – particularly if a buggy is required!
HORSE RIDING
5 minutes drive away at St Jouin de Marnes, you can find all levels of tuition, including jumping & dressage. Children welcome from age 3 upwards.
GO-CARTING
Try piloting a go-cart at one of the nearby national circuits of Loudun, Montcoutant or Val d'Argenton.
CANOEING
Les Alligators kayaking school in Thouars offers instruction, canoe hire & escorted trips, including night tours. There are also kayaks and pedalloes for hire from the riverside at St Loup.
HORSE RACING
For those interested in the ‘Sport of Kings’ there are race meetings held at Thouars, Chinon & Richlieu throughout the season. Mainly trotting and a very different experience for those familiar with Ascot or Cheltenham!
PARAMOTORING
from La Grand Moiré, near Airvault. Treat yourself to a flight with a paramotor champion and experience a bird's eye view of the world! Instruction also available.
HUSKY SLEDGING
Spend an original day out at Latitude Nordique at Guesnes. Meet the Siberian huskies, assist with the harnessing and preparation of the team and have fun on a sled ! Perfect for all age groups. Open all year.
