Things to do and see

Here are some useful links to get a feel for the region. There's lots of beautiful villages, old churches, wildlife parks, a casino, a spa... and the Futuroscope cinema theme park. The town of Poitiers, built on a hill with it's Roman churches and its narrow streets, is also very attractive

The tourist office web site: http://en.tourisme-vienne.com/

Monkey valley wildlife park (highly recommended): http://www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr/UK/index.html

City of the written word: www.citedelecrit-montmorillon.com

Futuroscope: http://www.futuroscope.com/eng/index.php

And lot's more besides...