Attractions & Activities

There are many varied attractions and activities to suit all tastes and ages within easy reach of La Foret Meriget. A taste of what is available is listed below.

La Vallee des Singes

There are 30+ primate species living in this habitat, which has been carefully designed to study primates in their natural environment. It is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Open from March to November.
Le Gureau 86700 Romagne, Phone: 05 49 87 20 20


Parc floral de la Belle (Flower Gardens)

There is an extensive range of gardens featuring thousands of plants, trees, and flowers. There are also children’s play areas, small café and shop.
Open from March to November
86160 Magne, Phone: 05 49 36 05 45


Futuroscope

This is the French cinematic theme park with many exciting rides and attractions -
"Enjoyment that will expand your horizons. Lose yourself in Futuroscope…
the fun and a different view of the world will guide your way.
Here, the future is now, so come and join in and share in the amazement. "
Open all year round


Labyrinthe-Végétal (The Hedge Maze)

4 mazes set in a large field of corn. Open throughout the summer every year.
Les Pas Pérdus, Brehus 86700 Romagne, Phone: 05 49 87 45 27


Les îles de Payré Recreational Area

A large unspoilt woodland and lake with many outdoor activities including canoeing and boating, swim-golf, hang-gliding, motorbikes and space for outdoor games and picnics.
86700 Payré, Phone: 05 49 59 10 55


Musée rural du Vieux Cormenier (Farming Museum)

From the beginning of the 20th century to the First World War, let yourself be guided through the four seasons while you discover the history of a French rural family. As an actor in the scenes, you be transported to the early 1900's thanks to exciting special effects that will reveal all the secrets of this past world to you! English translation available.
'Chez Bernardeau' 86400 Champniers, Phone: 05 49 87 32 33


Grande Prairie Lake - Fresh water and the beach.

Sandy beaches and grassy areas beside a lake which is ideal for bathing, canoeing and sailing. For those who like walking, the "coulee verte", a shady path on the edge of the river goes all the way to Angoulême.
16710 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente, Phone: 05 45 95 50 00


Nautilis - sports and leisure centre at Angouleme

Nautilis is a mixed sports and leisure centre offering water sports and an ice-skating rink. The ice-skating rink has been designed with fun for the general public in mind and in the months of October to May there are activities in the afternoons and evening events around a particular theme. There are two pools available to all (general public, clubs, schools, groups) of 25 and 50m; indoor leisure pools (toboggan, jets, spas) and rooms for natural water and cardiac therapy open year-round. Outdoors the visitor can benefit from the River Charente, wave pool, pentagliss as well as an inflatable structure of 17m during the summer holiday season. The rich variety of activities and facilities on offer as well as its proximity to the Grande Prairie Lake make the Nautilis centre a perfect sports and leisure complex for all the family.
Le Fontastier, 16710 St Yrieix Sur Charente, Phone: 05 45 39 93 99