Major tourist sites around Saint-Savin
The department of Vienna has an important tourist offer. The Futuroscope park is the best known but the territory also has beautiful parks, sites or wildlife reserves that are to be discovered within a radius of 70 km.
Land of dragons
A Civaux20 minutes),
Dragons exist, Professor Sheppard is convinced!
Is that why he mysteriously disappeared?
Follow in the footsteps of this genius madman and experience an extraordinary adventure that will take you from a lush oasis to his secret laboratory.
To achieve this, you will have to walk above the alligators, take the space-time travel-pod and explore rooms where strange encounters await you in order to collect valuable clues... in short, be intrepid & curious.
A total change of scenery of more than 2h30 on 10 000 m2 indoors and outdoors to be done all year round and in any weather.
300 animals living under a bioclimatic dome, 5 interactive sound and light rooms in Scénovision®, water gardens and tactile pool... a must-see entertainment for young and old!
The giants of the sky
(Less than 20 minutes from Saint-Savin) In Chauvigny, the gigantic remains of the medieval castle host an impressive show of falconry that presents birds from all over the world (chouettes, hawks, pelicans, eagles, marabouts, etc.).
Children are amazed at the dives and aerobatics of the magnificent birds of prey. Laughs and strong emotions punctuate this show. Enjoy also the superb panoramic view of the city. After the show, you can also visit the beautiful medieval city of Chauvigny.
La Haute Touche – Zoological Reserve
(50 minutes) The Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve is the largest zoo in France. At the heart of a forest estate of 436 ha, located at the gates of the Brenne Regional Natural Park, the Haute Touche reserve hosts more than 1 300 animals belonging to 120 wild or domestic species originating from the five continents:
- marsupials (red kangaroo and Bennet's Wallaby), primates (Babouin, Emperor Tamarin, 6 species of Lemurs)
- carnivores (Sumatran's Tiger, Cheetah, Carpathian Lynx, European Wolf, Mackenzie's Wolf, Dhôle, Hyène, Coati, Suricate)
- herbivores (21 species or subspecies of Deer, Daims, Elan, Deer. Oryx algazelle, Oryx beisa, Éland, Gnou , Gaur, Markhor, Bouquetins, Mouflons, Lama, Alpaga, Vigogne, Guanaco, Zèbre, Cheval de Prjevalski, Baudet du Poitou)
- rodents (Porc-épic, Cabiai, Mara, Agouti d’Azara)
- many birds, including a significant number of African birds: Pelican, Ostrich, Marabout, Sacred Ibis, Pink Flamingo, Crowned Crane, Stork, Emu, Nandou, various Palmipedes, Outarde dupepetière, Paon, Fauve Vulture, White-tailed Eagle.
- some species of turtles represent reptiles (Cistude d’Europe, Tortoise with red temples, Turtles of Hermann and spurs)...
Bike-Rail to Chauvigny
(Less than 20 minutes from Saint-Savin) In Chauvigny. An activity for young and old, with family, friends or as a couple. You will discover an exceptional panorama of the city of Chauvigny and its medieval city on funny vehicles using the old railway, which was once used to transport men and stones extracted from local quarries.
A two-hour route where nature and geology give birth to unique landscapes, punctuated by bridges and bridges viaducts, which will make you cross the Vienna.
The Futuroscope
(50 minutes) The amusement park (which is no longer presented) is 50 minutes from Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte.
An unimaginable world! You will dive into the fun, fantastic and magical atmosphere of Futuroscope. Thrilling adventures, extreme sensations, live shows, amazing trips, fairytale night show, captivating attractions... the Futuroscope is more than 25 attractions to live with family or friends. You have no idea what awaits you.’
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