Things to see and do New Aquitaine

In the city of Loudun take good time by walking around the ramparts of the old fortress. Close to the castle, stroll through a little break on the trails surrounding them. The Coot Nerra promenade will ease you by discovering beautiful corners, flowering with its plants on the bottom sides of the paths, and you can observe and learn the history of the castle that rises above your head. 

A long sea snake of niortais urbanism, the Place of the Breach fully regained its nobility in 2013. It has returned to the central point of the city's life. A fair return of things for the one that was the heart of the city for many centuries. As a result of fairs, rallies and demonstrations, the Brèche had also succumbed to car rule. Becoming a vast and charming parking lot, the place had lost all its attraction… except for motorists! In January 2006, the first rounds of pelle launched the vast shipyard expected. Work that the Niortais have been desperate to see one day end. The facilities of a cinema and an underground car park were far from returning to the morale of the city centre. Because it had to wait again. In spring 2013, the promised green lung took shape. Yolk! Trees, lawns, children's games and water mirror have become realities. For the delight of the Niortais happy to take possession of this former urban verrue. The bottom part of the square is now a huge playground, roof. End of work! Place for idleness and games.

Created in 1940, the old square of the Jacobins becoming Square Marcel Cerdan has an area of more than 4 000 m ² and is situated just a few steps from the Guierle and the city centre. Square Marcel Cerdan, rue Benjamin Delessert. Set in 1982, on the route of a 2 000 th-century garden, it features a collection of more than 100 roses, of which are climbing on a architecture and pergolas architecture. A major demonstration in February. This exceptional park is a haven of peace and beauty for walkers.

Looky Land is a place for giant slides, a toboggan run, a ball pool, a zip line... all for children from 0 to 12 years old and their parents. Yes, you have the right to climb into the structures with your offspring (be careful not to reverse the roles anyway). And if you prefer to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while the kids are having fun, you can easily keep an eye on them. The structures are secure. We wake up and let off steam. The little ones have their own corner for more tranquility. A great place to organize Baptiste's birthday, the youngest, or the afternoon of his older sister Lisa with all his friends! There is even a mini disco. Mandatory socks for the health and safety of all toddlers!

Gujan-Mestras produces every year 50 % of the oysters of the Basin. Located on the port of Larros, the Maison de l'huître was created by oyster farmers to make their profession known and to promote the Basin; an important breeding centre for oysters. The visit (1h) is divided into three stages: a film (English/Spanish/German) on the work of the oyster today, a guided tour of the different rooms (work of the oyster farmer, breeding techniques and history of the oyster through the centuries) and the discovery of the outdoor route (Port de Larros).

Until the th century, the city extended its fortifications, a variety of ramparts called ditches. The enclosure would have been a six-door breakthrough. Only the gates of Saint John and Puycharraud were spared. You can follow the route of the th century bastion, Place-Mautondon square, which extends to the tower of the Vineyard by taking the direction of the Rue du Four, which takes the name of a door. The Saint John door is to visit all year round (key to the Market bar). The town testifies to an architecture of houses dating back to the th century, such as that of Joachim du Chalard, the Bailiff, the Book, the Echauguette, Rogues de Fursac or the Seneschal.

The underground lantern of the dead and an alleged menhir of La Jéraphie, a medieval point.