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The place
An adventure park in a unique, rejuvenating setting
Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, hidden behind a curtain of centuries-old oak trees and nestled in a peaceful valley bordered by vineyards, Fontdouce’s natural spaces are much appreciated for their calm and authenticity. Fontdouce is the perfect place to stay for a whole day, for an experience of total disconnection.
Fontdouce also boasts a medieval heritage that adjoins the Parc Aventure: an ancient abbey, founded in the 12th century and restored over the last 50 years, in which several reception and seminar rooms have been fitted out, and which can be explored thanks to the tours, treasure hunts and escape games on offer.
Fontdouce has a wealth of heritage and environmental treasures to discover!
Discover Fontdouce in 1 minute
A leisure outing near Cognac and Saintes in Charente-Maritime
Situated 20 minutes from Saintes and Cognac, in the heart of a pretty valley, the Parc Aventure de Fontdouce is a multi-faceted site comprising an adventure park, a former abbey and several hectares of green spaces, meadows, vineyards and forests, offering a wide range of outdoor leisure activities. Located between La Rochelle, Royan, Jonzac, Bordeaux, Angoulême, Poitiers and Niort, it is easily accessible from the A10 freeway, 20 minutes from Exit 35.
The history of
Fontdouce Adventure Park
The first small-scale accrobranche park
In April 2013, more than 10 years ago, the first accrobranche courses at Fontdouce opened in an area left fallow since the 1999 storm, located to the west of Fontdouce Abbey. At the outset, the park had just 5 accrobranche courses (1 for children and 4 for adults) and a giant 200m zip line.
Progressive development
A few years later, in response to the public’s enthusiasm for this extraordinary site, new activities were launched, enabling everyone to enjoy a moment of pleasure with family or friends:
Spaces to
relax
In addition to the various activities offered, Fontdouce Adventure Park also features a collection of relaxation areas along the valley, allowing everyone to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. Among these areas, discover our Nature Lounge, a series of cozy lounges nestled on terraces suspended in the heart of the forest. This unique spot in Charente-Maritime delights all our visitors. Beautiful hiking trails also surround Fontdouce, providing the perfect opportunity to disconnect.
Fontdouce,
over 900 years of history!
A first building dating from the 12th century
Fontdouce was originally a monastery built by Benedictine monks in 1111 in this valley away from the rest of society. During the French Revolution, the monks were expelled and the State became the owner of the property, which was then sold to the family of the current owners, who developed an agricultural activity.
Gradually opening up to tourism
From 1970 onwards, the agricultural activity gradually gave way to a cultural activity with guided tours and a few events. To diversify the site’s tourist offer, the owners set up fun activities for families, as well as special seasonal events. At the same time, the site is gradually being restored, and rooms are being opened to the public, enabling us from 2010 to organize events such as weddings and seminars. In 2013, the construction of the Adventure Park brings a new touch of freshness with its playful and sporting activities, and gradually expands the site’s overall offering. Since then, Fontdouce has enjoyed a blossoming trend in terms of tourist numbers, as well as private and professional events.
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An unforgettable experience
4.8/5
+1k reviews
Achille SANIOSSIAN
A very pleasant place for families, with very fun courses. I recommend it and I will come back.
22/10/2025
Jabouille fabrice
The welcome was great and the place is really nice. I highly recommend it!
08/07/2025
Marie Bulle
Superb setting, incredibly friendly and dynamic team! A wonderful family moment, thank you.
15/06/2025
Blandine Richard
Fantastic time, fantastic place, fantastic team!! I had a really, really great time thanks to them! I highly recommend them!
25/05/2025
Séverine Darfeuil
A well-maintained treetop adventure course with varying levels from easy to challenging, plenty of friendly and attentive staff, and a very pleasant lounge area. We also tried it for a children’s birthday party, and it was fantastic, especially with a homemade cake. I highly recommend this place.
15/04/2025
Tony John
Structured activities for young and old. There’s a colour for everyone! Friendly staff who play along. Our family will definitely be back.
27/08/2023
David Lonjou
Atypical, green setting, lots of activities and a team on hand to support you. We’d love to go back!
26/08/2023
Aymeric Dur
Fondouce Abbey is magnificent and full of history. The adventure park has brought this idyllic place back to life! I go there regularly and I recommend it!
26/08/2023
Heline BORDE
Great course, for all levels. Friendly staff, we’ll be back without hesitation. Very pleasant facilities.
27/07/2023
Muriel Fleuret
Do it again! Lots of courses and great zip lines. All the tree climbing is in the shade, which is great in summer! You can spend the whole day there, and there are picnic tables.
27/07/2023
Kevin Houbar
Excellent accrobranche park, a young and smiling team, my family warmly recommends you to go there.
27/07/2023
Manon Barbotin
we spent the whole day on site. in the morning, the accrobranche: top! friendly and pleasant team, always available throughout the course. we ate on site: good value for money. and in the afternoon, a 1-hour electric scooter ride through the vineyards: a very good experience, the mountain bike part was top-notch and full of thrills and the quieter part was very pleasant in the countryside. i recommend it and i would definitely come back to do another longer course next time!!!!
26/07/2023
Coming to Fontdouce
Organize your visitOpening hours
April to October outside school holidays:
Weekends and public holidays – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
July and August:
Every day – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays (all zones):
Every day – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Open all year round for groups
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+1k reviews