Charente Vendee Attractions  This area of France has a rich variety of attractions for the holidaymaker.  Of course the miles of sandy beaches draw the crowds year after year, but there are some delightful towns and villages as well, plus vineyards aplenty with the added benefit of the home of Cognac and the local speciality Pineau. Also you will find splendid theme parks such as le Puy du Fou or Futuroscope, as well as idyllic islands, fascinating geographical features....

Indian Forest  The kids desperately wanted to go back....dad wasn't so sure!

Location: On the D747 around a mile south of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits.  Well signposted - you can't miss it!

General information: The pricing is quite complex as there are many different options available.  A 2 hour session on the tree top adventure course will cost €19.90 for an adult, €17.90 for 12-15 year olds, €14.90 for 9-11 year olds and €12.90 for 5-8 year olds.  For more information on pricing, please visit their website.

Description: This is the best tree top adventure course we've ever come across in France offering not only 17 different tree top trails of differing difficulty, but also paint ball, climbing walls, bungy jumping, pony rides, zip line, nature trails and much more besides.
Our recommendations: You really can take all the family here.  Even mum and dad can enjoy the tree top assault courses, although you do need a bit of a head for heights and you shouldn't underestimate the challenge.  One of our party was an over-confident parent and needed rescuing half way round one of the more challenging trails...not a very dignified experience.  Needless to say our 12 year old and 22 year old didn't have any problems.  Just dad!
For the children: There's plenty of entertainment here even for younger children.  They will love the bungy jump (made for youngsters) and the pony rides and and and...

        - Aquarium at La Rochelle
        - Aqualand theme park
        - Atlantic Toboggan
        - Château des Enigmes
        - Futuroscope
        - Indian Forest
        - Ile de Ré
        - Labyrinthe Vegetal
        - Le Chateau des Aventuriers
        - Le Dune du Pilat
        - Le Marais Poitévin
        - Le Puy du Fou
        - Oceanile
        - Tepacap
        - Vallée des Singes
        - Zoo de la Palmyre

Stay a night in La Cahute Nichée....

Why not spend a night in the trees in one of their very well equipped tree houses!  It's €322 for a family of 4 for a weekend.  Petit déjeuner (breakfast) is included.  You get a 10% discount of the activities.  We think this would be a great way to extend a longer holiday in the area and you wouldn't need to leave the site for your entertainment.  Visit the dedicated Cahute Nichée website for more information.

External websites offering information on the Vendee and Charente Maritime:

- Holidays France Atlantic Website
- Le Charente

- Angela Bird's website on the Vendée

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