Chateau d'Oiron: Grand chateau built in the 16th century and refurbished in the 17th century. Numerous galleries and salons plus restaurant. Open 1 April to 30 September 10:30-18:30. Closed on some public holidays. At Oiron (79).
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Tel: 05 49 96 51 25 Fax: 05 49 96 52 56

Hot Air Balloon: Joy flights in hot air balloons. Take off from Chanteloup or all other appropriate sites (subject to conditions). Information: Mr Fuseau, Chanteloup (79).
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Tel: 05 49 97 33 16 / 06 86 40 05 63 

La Maison de La Haute Sèvre: Tourist information and museum with displays and artifacts relating to the importance of watermills in the region. Located in a former watermill at La Mothe-St-Heray (79).
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Le Cebron St Loup: 246 ha area with huge lake for fishing, windsurfing and other water activities. Picnic area and close by outdoor swimming pool. This lake has a bird watching observatory. Situated near Airvault (79).
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Tel: 05 49 64 84 51 

Le Jardin des Oiseaux: Designed for visitors to discover birds and learn how to draw them into your own garden. Set in 75 hectares of garden. Situated at Menigoute (79).
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Tel: 05 49 69 90 09 

Maison Theophane Venard: Mr Venard Sr's office provides explanations on the family's lifestyle, with visits of the kitchen and the upstairs floor where one can discover the classroom and children's bedrooms, which still retain memorabilia items. Call Mr Giret. In St Loup Lama
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Tel: 05 49 64 60 37 

Melle Aboretum: Aboretum with discovery trail and various walks through the forest. At Melle (79).
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Montgolfiere du Bocage: Hot air baloon rides offered at Cerizay (79). Contact: Damien Merceron
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Send an e-mail Tel: 05 49 80 10 45/06 80 99 49 74 

Museum of Tumulus: Open museum and archeological site built 2,000 years before the pyramids of Egypt, access for the disabled. Situated at Bougon.
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Pescalis: International nature and fishing center. All the pleasures of fishing and eco tourism in a domain extending over more than 150 hectares. Discover the sights beneath the surface of the Pescalis waters, bike rides, horse riding activities. Near l'Absie.
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Tel: 05 49 72 00 01 

Regart: Tour guide located in Niort (79) for customized guided tours of the town. Contact: Agnes Brillatz
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Silver Mine: Situated at Melle (79), with 350 metres of underground limestone galleries, a metal workshop and a Carolingian garden.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 05 49 29 79 54 

Trails through the Secret Poitou: This 110 Km-long marked tourist road connects Poitiers and the Marais Poitevin, inviting travellers to an unusual discovery of the land along the smaller roads.
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Tel: 05 49 64 25 49 

Underground River: Discovered in 1970, the Chamdeniers underground river can be explored over approximately 800m. Naturally formed in the wake of the tectonic movements in the region, the river is comprised of a main corridor that meanders in the direction of Cours.
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Tel: 05 49 25 80 47 

Zoodyssée: Animal park at Villiers-en-Bois (79), in the Chize forest. Contact: Michele Mercier
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Send an e-mail Tel: 05 49 77 17 17 Fax: 05 49 77 17 18