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Babysitting and Childcare can be provided by a qualified, registered and police-checked nanny – Offering peace of mind, great value, a time to relax and an extra pair of hands when needed (advance booking required).
Art tuition (1:1 or in a group) provided by a renowned local artist. For novices through to experienced artists – our art tutor can help you develop your talents and take home a truly personal souvenir.
Family photo shoots are a great way to capture and keep precious holiday memories with all the family together, having fun in the beautiful grounds of La Croix Spa – exclusive packages available for our guests.
Please contact Paula to arrange or for information about any of the attractions on our map below.
Map of the region with tourist activities
Featured Activities
Bowling & Laser Quest
Bowling, Laser Quest and great food near La Croix Spa: at Le Village, Chaillac sur Vienne. 15 minutes away from us.
Beaches near La Croix Spa
For a gite near a beach, choose La Croix Spa. We are one mile from the largest freshwater leisure lakes in the region – the Lacs de Haute Charente – with sandy beaches, bars ...read more →
Vallée des singes (Monkey Valley)
If you are an animal lover this park is a MUST SEE – whether you have children or not. Not a fence in sight – streams and rivulets very cleverly separate all species of ...read more →
Oradour Sur Glane – Martyred village
This is the martyred World War II village. On 10th June 1944 as the allies were advancing through northern France and more and more German units were being moved north, being fearful of a ...read more →
Reconstructed Gallic Village
This is an outdoors fully reconstructed ancient Gallic Village aiming to recapture what one of these would have been like around 1st Century BC. There are farmers houses, aristocratic houses, a forum. Guided tours ...read more →
Grotte de Villars – Le Cluzeau
About an hour south of La Croix Spa on the road towards Brantome, at Le Cluzeau is the Grotte De villars – a charming prehistoric cave complex with paintings, stalactites and even claw-marks ...read more →
Velorail at Confolens
Velorail at Confolens makes a great half day out. Vélorail is a metal truck to which two bicycles have been attached along with 3 passenger seats and a picnic basket.
Chocolatier at Trois Palis (50km)
There is a small, privately owned chocolatier in Trois Palis, just outside Angouleme, Poitou-Charentes. One of the staff will take you on a guided tour to show how all the different types of chocolate, ...read more →
Acrobranche, Massignac
An adventure park suspended in the trees! With zip wires running out over the Lake Mas Chaban. Bungee jumping, rope bridges. 70 activities of varying difficulty. A great day out, but minimum height restrictions ...read more →
Chateau La Rochefoucauld
The Chateau at Rochefoucauld. Rather easier to digest than the chateaux in the Loire, as it is smaller, well restored and furnished and is still lived-in by the family. Well worth a morning’s visit ...read more →
Martell Distilleries tour – Jarnac
The Martell distilleries tour is very interesting and lasts an hour, focussing strongly on Martell’s history, the distillation and grading process, finishing with a complementary drink for adults and face-painting for kids.
Horse-riding
There is a “Centre Equestre” at Pressignac within 2km of La Croix Spa, taking all-comers for hacks and lessons. With small shetland ponies for smalls, up to mature horses for adults. Open all year-round.
