We offer a selection of activities for pre-booking (subject to availability). Some are hosted here at Lac de la Grange and others take place just a short drive away.

They can be booked with us as part of your holiday package or directly with the provider if preferred.

On site

Target Archery session. Whether you are a complete beginner or have done a little archery before we offer full instruction and all the equipment required for competitive sessions tailored to your group & ability - from 10€ pp

Take Aim & Shoot session. Have some fun here with 3 types of target practice including axe & knife throwing, target archery & air gun shooting, with full instruction & supervision - from 20€ pp 

Fishing adjacent to the accommodation we have a 6 acre fishing lake for the use of our guests only. If you would like to try a little angling whilst you stay we can help and equipment is available to hire and we sell bait and other accessories. Wooden huts on the main swims provide shelter from the weather and a place to sleep when night fishing

Games room - a room within the barn next to the gite which has a dartboard, pool table and table football

Yoga class for 4-8 people - from 12.50€ pp - these sessions are run by a qualified instructed, must be prebooked and are subject to availability.

Off site

Bike Hire Direct hire bikes to tour the area. Delivery to the gite and collection at the end of your hire period is included in the price.

Golf du Genet (approx 30 mins drive) play a round of golf on this picturesque 9 hole course. 

Aventure Parc (approx 20 mins drive) part of the lakes of Haute Charente at Massignac, includes a zip-line, bungee jump and ropes course in the trees 

Horse Riding (approx 30 mins drive) with Domaine de Limousines, prices start from 15€

Here are a few ideas for interesting day trips. 

If transport is required please ask for a quote

Chateau Feely (approx 2hrs drive) vineyard in the Dordogne . Tours with various food & wine tastings last from 2-4hrs and prices start from 20€ pp

Bourgoin Cognac (approx 1hr drive) distillery in Poitou Charente. Tours with Cognac & Pineau tastings last from 1-2hrs and prices start from 18€ pp

Maison de la Porcelaine (approx 25mins drive) huge shop selling fine Limoges porcelaine in Aixe sue Vienne with free factory tour where the process of making porcelain is explained. (NB the tour is in frnch unless pre-booked in english)

Piegut Market (approx 30 mins drive) the whole town becomes a market place on Wednesday mornings, selling clothes, authentic french food, arts & crafts and some small animals.

Oradour sur Glane (approx 30 mins drive) Since 10th June 1944 when the town was detroyed by fire and the inhabitants massacred the town has be preserved in it's ruined state as a memorial to the second world war. Next door is a visitors centre with exhibitions

Cassinomagus (approx 20 mins drive) in Chassenon an historic Gallo-Roman thermal baths site with ancient gardens

Velorail ride (approx 30 mins drive) in Roumazieres spend a couple of hours pedalling yourselves along the railway track in a wagon which can seat up to 5 people

Le Grotte de Villars (approx 1 hr drive) near Brantome. 13kms of caves with prehistoric paintings surrounded by huge gardens

 

 

There are some lovely restaurants in the local area which serve gourmet french food. The set menus known as 'menu de jour' start from 23.50€ pp

L'oree des Vallees (Rochechouart approx 6 mins drive) english owned bar/restaurant with combination french & english menu

Le Roc du Boeuf (Rochechouart approx 8 mins drive) a small but beautiful 'auberge gourmande'

Lauryvan (St Junien approx 15 mins drive) an hotel with a spacious restaurant

La Bergerie (Oradour-sur-Vayres approx 15 mins drive) fresh, tasty food in a peaceful setting

Auberge de la Vallee de la Gorre (St Auvent approx 10 mins drive) cosy restaurant serving lovely food at good prices

La Table du Gantier (St Junien approx 20 mins drive) an excellent brasserie with outdoor seating area  

Le Boeuf Rouge (St Junien approx 20 mins drive) hotel in the centre of town with restaurant which offers Limousin beef

Le Vieux Moulin (Chabanais approx 20 mins drive) a lovely restaurant serving traditional cuisine

Le Castel de Glane (Domaine de la Vergne approx 25 mins drive) delicious food in a charming setting

 

 

Spa treatments

These can be provided by local therapsits either here at Lac de la Grange or at their salons.

Iysha at Sacre Weaving, based in Chabanais (approx 20 minutes drive)

• 1hr bodywork massage 35€

Well-being therapies, based in Les Dognons (approx 20 mins drive)

• 30 minute swedish massage 30€
• 45 minute reflexology session from 35€

Karyn at Beaute holistique, based in St-Bazile (approx 15 mins drive) available at the salon only

• 1hr hot stone massage 45€
• 1hr facial from 44€
• 1hr 15 min delux pedicure 43€ or luxury manicure 35€

Craft classes 

Here at Lac de la Grange we can teach you to use a wood turning lathe and you will make a small wooden item to take home with you or you can have a go at 'Pyrography' the art of burning patterns, word or pictures into wood. from 25€ pp 

Le Jardin Creatif (approx 15 mins drive) a small english owned nursery in nearby Vayres  offers interesting and creative full & half day, gardening and craft classes. from 20€ pp  

 

Le Parc Bellevue (approx 40 mins drive) in Limoges has children's rides, an amusement park and activities

Espace Hermeline (approx 30 mins drive) a large lake with a zip line running across the water, also a ropes course, cycle paths, mini golf & other activities

Parc Zoo Reynou (approx 50 mins drive) in Le Vigen  is a 100 hectare zooligical park housing over 600 animals and 120 plant species   

Aquarium du Limousin (approx 45 mins drive) in Limoges  a small but well done aquarium, with many different species, also a couple of 'hands on' things for kids

Futuroscope (approx 2 hours drive) in Poitiers  this 4D world of adventure is a wonderful family day out!

Base nautique de Verneuil - (approx 20 mins drive) lake with beach and cafe also water sports centre with rental of sports equipment including kayaks, paddle boards, small sail boats & mountain bike