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!

Vallée de Fontdouce entre Saintes et Cognac

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 on offer, the Parc Aventure de Fontdouce also features a series of relaxation areas along the valley floor, where you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Among these spaces, discover our Nature Lounge, a set of small lounges in a cosy style installed on suspended terraces in the middle of the forest. This unique space in Charente-Maritime is a delight for all our visitors.

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.

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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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Address

1, rue du Vivier 
Fontdouce Abbey 
17770 Saint Bris des Bois

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Opening hours

Easter vacations (all 3 zones) and All Saints’ Day: daily from 2pm to 7pm

Weekends and public holidays:
April to October: 2pm to 7pm
July and August: 10am to 8pm

Open all year round for groups

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