10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Vienne That You Shouldn't Miss

February 5, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Vienne, France including Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers, Musee Sainte-Croix, Church of Notre Dame la Grande, Parc de Blossac, La Vallee des Singes, Chateau de Fougeret, Musee d'art Populaire, Abbey of Saint-Savin, Le Grand Atelier, Musee d'art et d'industrie, Eglise Sainte Radegonde.
Restaurants in Vienne

1. Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers

4 Route de Roiffe, 86120, Les Trois-Moutiers France +33 7 62 37 24 35 [email protected] http://www.mothe-chandeniers.com
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers

The Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers, a true architectural folly of the 19th century, welcomes you for the 2020 season from 8 April to 1 November. For an hour, a few minutes or a morning, the visitor freely discovers the park of the castle, can admire the thousand faces of the most mysterious and romantic ruin in the world. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Free tour : 6,50€ / adult, child & teenager (+6 years old) Free / -6 years old & co-owner Group rate: 5,50€ for groups of minimum 10 people Guided tour : 10,50€ / adult 7,50€ / 6-17 years old 5,50€ / co-owner Free / - 6 years Group rate: 9,50€ for groups of minimum 10 people

Reviewed By roiselee - Kent, United Kingdom

There’s a car park with toilet (portaloo) opposite the chateau entrance. There were several friendly staff or volunteers in the ticket office, and they spoke excellent English. The chateau was left to fall into ruin after a fire in the 1930’s and it is now being rescued by an enthusiastic group. It’s extraordinarily beautiful, and the plans for restoration are particularly innovative - rather than faithfully returning it to former splendour they are working hard to conserve the trees and plants that have colonised the chateau. You will be mostly outside so it’s best to visit on a dry day. There’s some walking involved so wear practical shoes, it’s all fairly flat and easy to navigate. It’s not a large site so you can easily see it all in about 2 hours. Utterly beautiful, well worth a visit, I will certainly go back next time I’m in that area to see how they are getting on with the restoration.

2. Musee Sainte-Croix

3 B rue Jean Jaures, 86000, Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 07 53 [email protected] http://www.poitiers.fr/c__231_977__Accueil_musee_Sainte_Croix.html
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Musee Sainte-Croix

Reviewed By libius2018 - Moscow, Russia

The museum has good collections of Roman and medieval times and Frensh picture and sculpture. . Recommend for visiting

3. Church of Notre Dame la Grande

Place Charles De Gaulle, 86000, Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 22 56 [email protected] http://www.ot-poitiers.fr/eglise-notre-dame-la-grande/poitiers/tabid/29040/offreid/ca31a7a7-8d29-43ab-8fad-790c3df4bbf4/detail.aspx
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4.5 based on 890 reviews

Church of Notre Dame la Grande

Reviewed By Derek-simpcar - Farnham, United Kingdom

To see a medieval church still with its interior decoration in tact is so unusual it produces a real wow factor. It reminds us that was what the majority of churches were like before subsequent generations painted them over or demolished them. It’s a truly beautiful survivor that shouldn’t be missed

4. Parc de Blossac

Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 39 37 http://www.tourisme-vienne.com/fr/activite/257/parc-de-blossac
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4.5 based on 490 reviews

Parc de Blossac

Reviewed By 648pennyk

If you are visiting Poitiers park Blossac is certainly a place to be, huge green colourfull with an amasing panoramic view. Its the best place to take a walk,have picknic, even play...with many happenings running in you can visit it at any time of the year and it will always be interesting.

5. La Vallee des Singes

Lieu dit Le Gureau Proche du Futuroscope, 86700 Romagne France +33 5 49 87 20 20 [email protected] http://www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,328 reviews

La Vallee des Singes

“La Vallée des Singes”, the unique wildlife park dedicated to primates was founded in 1998. It is a place of amusement and knowledge promoting ecological awareness. Since its creation, the main objective of the park is to contribute in protection of nature, environment and primates. La Vallée des Singes offers to its visitors a unique experience through a full immersion into the fascinating world of primates. This wildlife park is 100% different; there are no cages, no fences but 450 monkeys freely living on a wide area of 22 hectares. Here, visitors are the ones who have the privilege to enter the monkeys’ territory. You have the possibility to observe the little monkeys with only a few steps away from you, as well as the great apes on their island.

Reviewed By Charlotte1512 - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Such a wonderful place being so close to the monkeys. Some are in enclosures, but they all looked happy and healthy. The place is vast. It's a great place for all ages and so worth a visit.

6. Chateau de Fougeret

Fougeret, 86150 Queaux France +33 6 83 17 64 98 http://www.fougeret.com
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

Chateau de Fougeret

7. Musee d'art Populaire

Avenue de Chatellerault, 86440 Migne-Auxances, Poitiers France +33 6 05 39 01 11 http://www.musee-chez-manuel.com
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Musee d'art Populaire

8. Abbey of Saint-Savin

Place de la Liberation, 86310 Saint-Savin France +33 5 49 84 30 00 [email protected] http://www.abbaye-saint-savin.fr
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Abbey of Saint-Savin

The Abbey of Saint Savin sur Gartempe added to the UNESCO world heritage list for its exceptional 12th Century mural paintings which are the biggest in Europe. The Abbey of Saint Savin is a "must-see" for anyone wanting to discover Romanesque Poitou. Kids and adults will share together an unic trip through the history, using tablets (contents translated in 8 languages).

Reviewed By perhaps - Rockville, United States

St. Savin Abbey is a beautiful, well-restored abbey located in St. German. The 11 century Abbey has tablets for providing information when walking and browsing, and they have it in writing, but not talking! in English. For once I didn’t feel neglected in France! The tickets are 10 Euros. After spending about 2,1/2 hours visiting the cathedral, two stories of different exhibitions and watching 15 minutes of the movie on the third floor amphitheater, we headed back to LRP, stopping on the way (in the rain) to see the old 11 century fortress at the city of Angle sur anglis. The view is gorgeous.

9. Le Grand Atelier, Musee d'art et d'industrie

3 rue Clement Krebs Site de la Manu, 86100 Chatellerault France +33 5 49 20 30 99 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/LeGrandAtelierChatellerault/?ref=bookmarks
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Le Grand Atelier, Musee d'art et d'industrie

10. Eglise Sainte Radegonde

Rue du Pigeon Blanc, 86000, Poitiers France +33 5 49 41 21 24 http://www.ot-poitiers.fr
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Eglise Sainte Radegonde

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