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    • Outward-bound
      • Velorail
      • Acrobranche
      • Bowling & Laser Quest
      • Fun-Park
      • Karting & Quad bikes
      • Mountain Bike Park
      • Futuroscope
      • Golf
    • Watersports
      • Beaches near La Croix Spa
      • Sailing & Kayaking
      • Fishing
      • Waterparks
    • Eating In : Dining Out
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      • Monkey Valley
      • Limoges Aquarium
      • Horse-riding
      • Zoological park
      • Island of Serpents
      • Falconry
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      • Prehistoric Caves
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      • Brantome
      • Chateau La Rochefoucauld
    • Wine & Cognac
      • St. Sornin – vineyard
      • Remy Martin – Cognac
      • Martell – Cognac
    • Culture, arts & crafts
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      • Pottery
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Culture, arts & crafts

Experience French culture & traditional arts & crafts for kids during your holiday at La Croix Spa.

There are a number of markets available nearby (check with us for their open days) and the occasional night market.

Perhaps you fancy making your own chocolate (health warning! you leave with loads of it!), or buying a fresh cheese direct from the dairy.

There is a local traditional pottery you can visit.

The Confolens festival in mid August is a celebration of the music of many cultures from around the world and makes a great day out and if you want to stay out late, a fantastic fireworks display at midnight.

Experience French culture during your stay at La Croix Spa. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Telephone: +33 (0)5 45 89 35 87

Email: enquiries@lacroixspa.com.

Posted on September 20, 2015April 12, 2019 by RichardMartin

Chocolatier at Trois Palis (50km)

Chocolaterie Letuffe at Trois Palis

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, nougat and sugar-based confectionery is made. Sampling is encouraged! Continue reading Chocolatier at Trois Palis (50km)

Category: Culture, arts & crafts
Posted on September 20, 2015June 2, 2019 by RichardMartin

Festival of Confolens

Festival de Confolens

 

Confolens Festival

This festival takes place every August in Confolens and brings cultural acts from all over the world to participate alongside French shows. You must go if it is on during your stay. Continue reading Festival of Confolens

Category: Culture, arts & crafts
Posted on September 20, 2015April 13, 2019 by RichardMartin

“Fire and Earth” Brigeuil (10 km)

Fire and earth

This is a traditional ceramics and pottery maker. The local area is famous for its clay (it hosts the largest tile factory in Europe at Roumazieres-Loubert). Continue reading “Fire and Earth” Brigeuil (10 km)

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Posted on September 20, 2015August 15, 2019 by RichardMartin

Ferme de Javernac (8km)

Ferme de Javernac

This dairy farm is open to the public and produces organic yogurts, white cheese and creme fraiche. Yum! Using traditional methods and their herd of 140 cows in 200 hectares this farm shop is well worth a visit for organic, traditionally made dairy products.

Webpage: http://www.chateaudelaredortiere.com/page/6/la-fromagerie.html

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