Terra Aventura is a treasure hunt inspired by geocaching.
To play, you must download the application on your smartphone (androïd or apple) or bring you a GPS, thinking to print beforehand the list of clues on the website. Then you will leave a starting point referenced by GPS coordinates. Throughout the way, characters named "Poï'z" will accompany you in search of clues. These clues will allow you to complete the GPS coordinates of the location of the cache.

On the territory, you can enjoy a 5 km walk in village of St-Simeux on the banks of the river Charente.
The poï'z "Zéidon" will guide you along the way and once the cache found, you will leave with a surprise!

Good luck !!

In the middle of the village of Champagne-Vigny, on the town square, come and enjoy a relaxing break with your family in a green setting. This picnic area will guarantee you access to a table, a bench and a public toile
After your gourmet break, you can continue your walk by visiting the Maine Giraud, the wine estate of the poet Alfred de Vigny. You will be offered a tasting of his best pineau and cognac, as well as a free discovery of his museum dedicated to the poet.

Three spacious guest rooms in a house located in the hollow of a valley, close to a small town in the cognac vineyard.

Champagne-Vigny (called Champagne-de-Blanzac before 1983) is a French commune in the Charente department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region).

The parish church of St.Christophe is Romanesque and dates from the early 12th century. The building has remained authentic, with the exception of the bell tower, which was remodelled in the 15th century.
Sculptures decorate the façade of the building and recall monsters and animals, taken from our imagination or from everyday life. They can be found mainly on the modillion and capitals of the church.



The interior gives the monument its charm. Sculptures all around the church embellish and enhance the visitor's experience.



The bell was donated in 1850 by the poet Alfred de Vigny, who is its patron. It cracked in 1935 and was recast by the Bolée company in Orléans.



This monument is classified as a "Historical Monument".

The European Hot Air Balloon Cup makes thousands of spectators dream every two years in the South Charente.
An internationally renowned event, it is accompanied by the Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show, an air showcase of French aeronautics!
The best crews will compete in the art of flying... a non-steerable craft! The official competitions will be punctuated by aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon baptisms and shows. A large airshow with vintage aircraft will close the event, as always, on Sunday in Mainfonds.

For 25 years, the European Hot Air Balloon Cup in Charente has attracted nearly 1,500 hot air balloons, great air shows (Christian MOULLEC and his geese, world champions in aerobatics, acrobats on aircraft wings, legendary aircraft and air patrols: Moroccan Patrol and French Patrol) and half a million spectators.

This great event has two parts: (the European Cup and the animation) and involves two different balloon stages:
- The COMPETITION, which tests 40 hot-air balloons, i.e. 40 crews composed of a pilot, a co-pilot, a recuperator and a crew member who helps to install the balloon
- The FIESTA part, which includes 20 hot-air balloons, composed of a pilot and a crew member. These are intended for first flights by partners, sponsors and the public.
The 60 hot-air balloons take off at approximately the same time. The launch sites for the competition are known at the last moment,
while the Fiestas' launch sites are identified in the "Animation and Fiesta" section.

The event ends on Sunday in Mainfonds and during the whole day you will be able to admire the air shows (from 10am), the hot air balloons (from 6pm) with also a cabaret and fireworks in the evening.

The event takes place every 2 years.

The 24st European Balloon Cup will be held from 1 to 4 August 2024!
A major event of international renown, this event will bring together about sixty hot air balloons from fifteen countries for a breathtaking event.
The best crews will compete in the art of directing... a non-dirigible craft!
The official competitions will be punctuated by aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon baptisms and shows. A large air show hosting collector aircraft will close the event as always, on Sunday, 1st August in Mainfonds.
For 25 years, the Montgolfières Cup in Charente has attracted nearly 1,500 hot air balloons, major air shows (Christian MOULLEC and his geese, world champions of aerobatics, acrobats on aircraft wings, airplanes legends and air patrols: patrol of Morocco and patrol of France) and half a million spectators.

Hota air balloons will take off at different moments during the competition:
The event will end on Sunday in Mainfonds and throughout the day you will admire the air meetings (from 10am), the flight of balloons (from 6pm) with also a cabaret and fireworks in the evening.

The event takes place every 2 years.

In contrast to the "classic" churches of Charente, the church of Saint-Médard de Mainfonds has a Greek cross plan. This monument was built in the 12th century.
In the centre of the church, a dome can be seen. The apse, a little further on, forms a half-dome. It is decorated with arcatures and lit by three windows. Above it stands a bell tower, which probably dates from the construction of the church.

Country house renovated, stone, with a walled garden in a small hamlet 3 km from the village of Chateauneuf, and 2 km from the river Charente and swimming.
Ground floor: dining room - kitchen, living room (access by 4 steps), wc, 1 bedroom (access by 2 steps) with bed 140 and dressing room, storage room. Floor: 1 bedroom with bed 140 and cot, 1 bathroom with toilet. DVD player and VCR. Bicycle shelter, gantry. Heating to be regulated on site, on record. Possibility of photo internship during your stay.

LUSSAUD CASTLE

(or from LUPSAULT "The Wolf Forest"

Built in the 15th century, it was successively the property of three families of magistrates and squires.
Pierre PASCAULT lord of LUPSAULT, magistrate, Mayor of Angoulême in 1534, was a powerful and feared character, his coat of arms included three skulls and bones.

His daughter, Marie, married Robert de CORLIEU, lawyer and King's prosecutor at the Présidial d'Angoumois; their son Pierre de CORLIEU, squire, lord of LUSSAUD was a deputy to the Court of King Henry III to settle the affairs of his province, he served under Marshal de MONTLUC during the wars of religion, was appointed Captain of the castle guards of Blanzac by the King in 1586.

At that time the castle of LUSSAUD was a stronghold, the arquebusesières are still visible.

Throughout the old regime the property extended over three communes: Champagne, Blanzac and Pérignac; the LUSSAUD mill generated substantial resources for the lords.

Jean-Charles CLAVAUD, owner of the Château de LUSSAUD throughout the first half of the 19th century, is a notable, mayor of Champagne, he gives friendly advice to the owners of Maine-Giraud (neighboring property), Chanoinesse Sophie de BARAUDIN (aunt), then Madame Marie-Jeanne de VIGNY mother of the famous poet. Finally he became the friend of Alfred de VIGNY, and this illustrious character liked to cross "the beautiful woods of Lussaud" which led him from his estate to the Château de Lussaud. Nature lover, he draws his inspiration there to write "the death of the wolf". This faithful friendship towards the CLAVAUD family, Alfred de VIGNY kept it until his death.

Numerous and interesting companion stone engravings are preserved, an 18th century bread oven, 15th and 18th century fireplaces are inside the house, flanked by five round towers, overlooking the Charente countryside.

An exhibition of photographs on the evolution of the restoration work of the castle,

and on Alfred de VIGNY and his friendly ties with the CLAVAUD family.

EARL Maudet Sébastien is a producer of Cognac and Pineau des Charentes, loose table wine and sparkling grape juice.
Visiting the farm is possible by appointment.

Explore the roots of Sud Charente in an authentic experience, with friends or with family! At the horse's pace, you will explore the hidden heritage as well as the region's typical fauna and flora. Available for weddings, heritage tours, festivities and events.By appointment only.

The gallery of the house, tea room and decoration store welcomes you for a moment of relaxation. Call in for a browse and a cuppa!
Tea room, European cuisine

Interiors, homewares, fashion accessories, perfumes, fabric showroom, art gallery.

Old renovated farmhouse, bright and well equipped. The gite is adjoining another gite and has a shared covered and heated swimming pool.
In the heart of a 35 hectare estate in the Charente area, you will enjoy the orchards of plum trees, chestnut trees, ponds and woods to recharge your batteries.
Ground floor: living room with fitted kitchen, lounge area and dining area, wc. Upstairs: two bedrooms (one bedroom with 2 bunk beds and 140 BZ and another bedroom with a 140 bed), shower room and wc. On the property, to be shared with other gîtes and the owners: courtyard, garden, orchards, woods, ponds, Ping-pong table, covered and heated swimming pool (unsupervised) open from May 1st to September 30th, WIFI with repeater, horse welcome and on-site discovery of animals (sheep, chickens). This cottage for 5 people can be rented with other cottages for your family gatherings.

Ground floor: living room with dining area, sitting area and kitchen (the oven is a combi oven with microwave option), a bathroom and toilet.
Upstairs: access via a steep staircase to a second toilet and two bedrooms:
- A bedroom for 4 persons with 2 beds 90x190 and a sofa bed for 2 persons
- A room for 2 persons with 1 bed 140x190
Internet by WIFI with repeater. Baby equipment on request: cot, high chair and bath.
Outside : private terrace of 20². On the property, to be shared with other gîtes and the owners: courtyard, barbecue, garden, orchards, woods, ponds where you can fish. Table tennis, covered and heated swimming pool of 10x5m (not supervised, depth from 95 cm to 140 cm) open from 01/06 to 15/10 from 10am to 8pm. Motorbike garage and car park. Horses welcome and animals (sheep, chickens) can be discovered on site.
Possibility of regular cleaning during the stay.

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On the banks of the Charente, opposite Île Mattard, the Bain des Dames offers a particularly pleasant area for relaxing, bathing and walking in a green setting and brings together a whole range of activities around a real sandy beach.
From fine weather until the end of October, it becomes a holiday destination for families, providing a safe place for children to play and adults to relax in the sun or in the refreshing shade of the willow trees that line the beach.

Swimming, playground, picnic area, fishing, bowling green, volleyball court, fitness trail.

All new since April 2023: The accro parc, reserved for 5/12 year olds, is freely accessible under the supervision of a parent or carer.

Supervised swimming from 1 July to 31 August, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm.

Catering on site for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 1st July to 31st August.