Activities

To get plenty of activities around your vacation home:

- PÉTANQUE : The Brossac Olympique Pétanque Club is a local association which brings together more than 50 members of all nationalities who meet in joy and good humor in the Etang Vallier car park every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Depending on the weather, the time may change. For any information do not hesitate to contact us.

- ANIMAL PARK: LA FERME DU FERRON , 10 minutes from Etang Vallier Resort. Come and discover the Ferron breeding animal park with your family: 60 species to discover in 4.50 ha (allow 2 hours minimum). Snack bar, free parking, toilets and picnic area. Information and reservations: 06 23 82 34 47. Address: 7 route du Gabout, Le ferron 16360 Condéon: https://www.facebook.com/p/Ferme-du-ferron-100068785494128/?locale=fo_FO

- HIKING : FORESTS, MOORLANDS, BANK LANDS IN BROSSACAIS. Course in a moorland landscape with pine woods and several white earth quarries. The route starts from the Etang Vallier estate and crosses the communes of Passirac, Guizengeard and Boisbreteau. The landscape of the Motte valley is remarkable. https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-forets-landes-terres-banches-en-brossaca/ . Discover the hiking trails, on the trails and picturesque little roads of the twelve villages in the canton of Brossac!

- LE LAC BLEU DE GUIZENGEARD : 10 minutes from ETANG VALLIER RESORT, discover a unique landscape born from human activity and regenerating nature: an old kaolin quarry transformed into a magnificent blue lake. This oasis, located in the heart of the pine forest, offers a striking spectacle with its golden cliffs and crystal clear waters. The trails of the Grand Bois du Marais and the Guêpiers guide you through this natural wonder, preserved by the Regional Conservatory of Natural Spaces of Poitou-Charentes. With every step, discover the fascinating history of this site and observe a diversity of wildlife, but remember, swimming is prohibited for safety reasons. Prepare for an immersive and unforgettable experience, and make sure you have your camera to capture this natural paradise.

- UNUSUAL WALK TO THE BLUE LAKES OF TOUVERAC : 15 minutes from ETANG VALLIER RESORT nestles a vast forest area of 40ha, a true paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts . At the heart of this forest, you will discover ancient white clay quarries: mysterious lakes with turquoise and crystal clear waters which offer breathtaking panoramas!

- AQUATIC AREA: THE WEST INDIES OF JONZAC, 35 minutes from Etang Vallier Resort for a very exotic day: FUN SPACE : with its indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a real swimming pool. The beach snack bar "Le Ti'Bar" awaits you to eat on site in a tropical atmosphere! Activities for babies aged 4 months to young people aged 11. RELAXATION AREA : Whatever your pace, the Fitness Area welcomes you for an invigorating and relaxing moment. Taste the age-old benefits of the sauna, hammam, Roman bath and jacuzzi. Relax on the resting marbles. TROPICAL GREENHOUSE : Tropical break thanks to the 1500m2 greenhouse including more than a hundred different species: cacti, hibiscus, citrus fruits, orchids, banana trees, palm trees, ferns and its pond, it is a real invitation to travel during 'a stroll. Book your visit to the Antilles de Jonzac! Such. : 05 46 86 48 00: https://www.facebook.com/lesantillesdejonzac/?locale=fr_FR

- BEAUVALLON BEACH IN MONTGUYON: 10 minutes from Etang Vallier Resort, nestled in the heart of the pine forest "La Double Saintongeaise", this leisure area has a lake with a beach designed for swimming and leisure . In Beauvallon you can practice multiple leisure and relaxation activities with the family (pedal boats, games for children, aquacycles, etc.). After swimming, you can enjoy refreshments on the terrace or the restaurant's daily menu. Nearby, the hiking trails in the heart of the forest and the site of the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge in Montlieu-la-Garde, dedicated to trees and human activity, the historical heritage of Montguyon and its surroundings (castles, Romanesque churches), night markets and various summer events.

- CANOE : HIKES ON THE DRONNE. 15 minutes from Etang Vallier Resort, in Parcoul on the Dronne river, come and try canoeing or kayaking. Between Périgord and South Charente, ""Parcoul Canoë"" offers several routes departing from the base: one-hour walk, mini-hike (2h30), half-day, full day. On the water you will see various nicely restored mills with their dams, in the middle of preserved fauna and flora. At your disposal on site: shaded parking, toilets, picnic area. Open every day from June 1 to September 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. By reservation the rest of the year. +33 6.25.17.02.78, https://www.parcoul-canoe-dordogne.com/

- KARTING : The Pôle Mécanique de Haute Saintonge, a circuit designed and designed for ""sustainable development"" for road safety and mechanical leisure, offers, thanks to its two tracks and its infrastructures, a multitude of activities: Driving improvement courses and initiation to driving, gatherings of modern or historic vehicles, car and motorcycle competitions, Kartingselectric during the session or in the form of a challenge. https://www.circuitdehautesaintonge.com/piste-kart/location-karting/

- ESCAPE GAME : Château de la Mercerie, Versailles Charentais: In 2024, it's up to you, the Master of Games awaits you. 35 minutes from ETANG VALLIER RESORT. Registrations / Information: Marika, chateaudelamercerie16@gmail.com , (+33) 07 89 63 03 57

- HANGING BRANCH / VEGETABLE LABYRINTH / EXPLOR GAMES GUINGUETTE / FISHING / CANOE: Outdoor base of Poltrot , the natural bubble of South Charente. Many activities will delight young and old in this bucolic space where the Dronne river meanders between the trees, ideal for family time. With free access, it offers family walks along the Dronne, picnic and relaxation areas (tables, barbecues, bowling green, etc.), fishing spots, but also more sporting activities with the acrobatic course. at height, a plant labyrinth or even a canoe descent: https://www.facebook.com/basepoltrot/?locale=fr_FR

- GOLF: 3 courses nearby: Aubeterre, Cognac, Angoulême

- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES : go to https://www.sudcharentetourisme.fr/agenda/

- ALSO DISCOVER: Royan and the Atlantic coast 1h20 by car; the vineyards of COGNAC, SAINT EMILION, BORDEAUX , typical villages such as AUBETERRE and VILLEBOIS LAVALLETTE and its Château de la Mercerie

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