Spring in Charentes opens the door to a multitude of opportunities to create family memories that will remain etched in everyone’s memory. Towns such as Angoulême, Saintes, Royan and La Rochelle come alive with fun activities suitable for everyone, with a special focus on children. If you’re looking for leisure ideas to entertain your children, Charentes offers a variety of exciting activities that will stimulate their imagination and love of nature.
What to do in the towns of Charentes?
LA ROCHELLE
In La Rochelle, a fascinating dive into the depths of the sea awaits you. Opposite the Old Port, La Rochelle Aquarium is one of the largest private aquariums in Europe. A new immersion experience in 2018 transports visitors to the heart of the ocean. For two hours, more than 12,000 marine animals, from fragile jellyfish to fascinating sharks, reveal the biodiversity of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Tropics. A journey for children to dream and understand the sea.
Le Trésor des Océâmes offers an adventure in the heart of La Rochelle, guiding participants on a journey to discover the secrets of the Knights Templar. This treasure hunt encourages you to look everywhere, with lots of interesting details and clues, and even a few clever traps. This game is suitable for ages 12 and up, but if you are with your family, most children aged 8 to 11 can also have a great time with this activity.
La Rochelle Bowling offers a variety of entertainment options, including table football, shuffleboard, boxing games and billiards. This venue is a friendly destination where the whole family can enjoy their leisure time to the fullest.
SAINTES
In Saintes, the Balade du Fleuve invites you to take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Charente River and its preserved biodiversity. Aboard a gabare, a traditional boat, glide gently along the water and discover the preserved flora and fauna. Enjoy a peaceful moment as the murmur of the river accompanies your discovery of the natural landscapes.
At the Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes, music and history combine to create a truly original and immersive experience. It is a welcoming place, ideal for getting together, discovering and sharing, a cultural space where music and history come together to give you a timeless experience. A perfect destination for an original family experience.
Easy Rider Park is a fun place where you can enjoy activities with your family, such as laser tag, mini golf, bowling, car racing, arcade games and even an American restaurant. It’s a complete entertainment centre where you can have a great time in a friendly atmosphere!
COGNAC
In Cognac, a fun dive into the world of video games awaits you at Dock Games, a shop dedicated to video games. An essential stop for gaming enthusiasts, offering a fun interlude between discovering the treasures of the city.
Cognac Bowling, located near Cognac in Châteaubernard, is the perfect place to have fun with family or friends. You can organise birthday parties for children and even adults, but it is also a place where you can play video games and table football. Thanks to the bumpers, children can have lots of fun during a game of bowling. It is a friendly place to share enjoyable moments, whether to celebrate a birthday or simply to enjoy a variety of entertainment.
There are lots of games on offer at Kids Park, a place dedicated to children aged 1 and above. You can also take part in laser tag sessions, jump on trampolines, play arcade games and enjoy a games room. It’s a great place to spend time with family, friends or even colleagues.
ANGOULEME
In Angoulême, Frégeneuil Park is the perfect place for your children to relax. With playgrounds, green spaces and sports facilities, it is ideal for a day outdoors.
At the Grand Angoulême ice rink, you can skate on two different rinks spread over two floors and connected by ice ramps. There are also large screens showing interesting content and light shows synchronised with the music playing. It’s the perfect activity for getting some exercise while having fun and enjoying quality time with your family.
The Jeux de Mains shop sells board games, wooden toys, Pokémon cards and role-playing games. It’s a shop where you can play family games with your children and enjoy relaxing moments around the table.
ROYAN
In Royan, the PLANET EXOTICA Zooparc immerses you in a truly exotic world: snakes, crocodiles, chameleons, alligators and crocodiles, monitor lizards and other reptiles, dinosaurs, greenhouses and gardens, tropical plants, bonsai trees and a thousand-year-old olive tree, entertainment and activities. An impressive environment that is sure to amaze your children.
The games palace is a place where you can have a great time with your family playing video games, virtual reality games, games of skill and also games for children.
Pirate Parc Royan is a children’s play park where you can also organise birthday parties. It offers a range of fun activities such as trampolining, ball pools and colouring. You can enjoy a wonderful day out with the children at Pirate Parc Royan.
Where should you go to have a good time with the children?
The Fontdouce Adventure Park, located in the heart of the Charentes region between Cognac and Saintes, offers an immersive experience in nature. It has developed around numerous activities suitable for young and old alike.
The tree climbing activity at Fontdouce includes three children’s courses (accessible from age 3), ten courses for adults and young people at varying heights ranging from 2m to 15m, and two giant zip lines, all equipped with a continuous lifeline to ensure everyone’s safety. The park also tests children’s team spirit by offering treasure hunts for all ages.
There is also a treasure hunt, a game that invites children to solve puzzles and follow clues throughout the park. Equipped with their adventurer’s kit and journal, children are encouraged to work together as a team to solve mysteries and uncover the secrets of the puzzles in order to locate the coveted treasure! Each team member plays a key role in this adventure, where thinking and communication are the keys to moving forward.
Interactive tablet rallies offer children a modern discovery experience with a technological twist. With 14 puzzles to solve, you can explore the ancient Fontdouce Abbey, the Adventure Park and the Fontdouce spring.
And finally, outdoor laser tag immerses you in an exciting adventure in which two teams compete in the great outdoors to earn the most points by relying on strategy and sharp teamwork!
The park covers a large area, creating the perfect space for families who want to be close to nature while having fun. The leisure activities offered by the park are designed for all levels, allowing younger children to have fun in complete safety, while the more adventurous can take on particularly exciting challenges.
So get ready to visit these magnificent cities, where family entertainment knows no bounds and every destination offers activities to discover with your children.
