Around the Domain
Museum in the morning, surfing during the day and relaxing in the evening
All around the Domain, the Charente Maritime offers endless possibilities for leisure activities, of discoveries and sharing.
Rent the cottage that suits you and create the holiday that will make your stay a special one.
The country setting of your accommodation at the Domain offers you the opportunity to discover a wide range of landscapes: from the bewitching tumult of the ocean to the secret charm of the Poitevin marshes, from the ancestral castles nestled in the forests to the mysterious megaliths lost in the moors, from the secret cognac cellars to the vineyards of the famous pineau des Charentes… At the heart of all this wealth lies the Domaine de La Laigne, a starting point for a thousand discoveries and leisure activities.
All the colours of Charente Maritime
Land of contrasts between the Atlantic Ocean, the marshlands and the vines, the Charente Maritime offers a wide variety of discoveries and leisure to nature lovers, culture lovers and sportsmen.
Click on a city to discover some of the important points of interest
The Island of Ré
30 km long and 5 km wide, the island owns 10 villages among its territory. Approximately 20.000 inhabitants live on the island, 10 times more during summer. Close to La Rochelle, the legendary mildness of its climate and its more than 100 kms of bicycle paths make the Ile de Ré a unique place. During your walks you will cross many protected natural spaces where you will be able to admire many rare vegetal and animal species.
The Island of Oleron
Oléron is the second biggest French metropolitan island, after Corsica. It has 90 km of coast for a surface of 175 km2, and 19.000 persons live there permanently. Its sweet climate and the beauty of its beaches attract many tourists since the end of the XIXth Century. You will be conquered by the charm of its small villages and their low houses, of its vast forests, of its fine sand beaches, of its small havens, of its swamps, and of its oyster parks.
La Rochelle
Situated close to the Ré, Oléron, Aix and Madame Islands, La Rochelle is one of the favourite destinations for tourists in France. Nature, beaches, fortifications, street artists and, of course, the Océan, are some components of La Rochelle's relaxed rythm of life. With more than three million guests a year, La Rochelle is the third most visited city in France. Besides the beauty of her historical center, La Rochelle offers numerous cultural activities : movies, theatres, a great Aquarium, and many museums, including the famous "Musée de L'Automate".
Rochefort
Arsenal town , Rochefort was built in a few years by the King Louis XIV to increase the power of France on the seas. Its history is tightly linked to the history of the sailing navy. Frigates and vessels of high row of the "Royale" were constructed, armed and maintained in the maritime arsenal of Colbert. Many technical innovations around naval industry came from Rochefort. The submarine, for instance, has been invented there. Rochefort obtained the Grand Prix National du Patrimoine in 1993.
Niort
Close to the Marais Poitevin, Niort is a medieval town with an outstanding double dungeon. Enjoy wandering besides the river Sèvre, in the narrow streets surrounded by half-timbered houses, or rowing in the nearby Marais Poitevin… 2 movie theatres and many cultural events - A town worth discovering! 45 mn from the domain.
Saint-Jean d'Angély
Pon the banks of the Boutonne, Saint-Jean d'Angély is a small town (8000 inhabitants) with many vestiges of the past : the Royal Abbey, many Half-timbering houses, the place du Pilori… 5 mn away from the Domaine, it offers you many activities, as well around sports (aquatic complex , canoe, tennis, bicross, motocross, karting....) as around culture (Theatre festival , Salon du Livre, "Déamfabulations Nocturnes" -A nightly guided theatral visit with many actors- aso…). If you like fishing, the Boutonne is a first category river, many trouts are waiting for you ! Market every wednesday and saturday morning.
Saintes
20 km away from the Domaine, this superb town owns a lot of gallo-roman et roman vestiges: Germanicus Arch, amphitheatre, abbaye aux Dames, Cathedral... With its monthly fair, a pedestrian zone downtown, the green banks of the Charente and a golf ground (18 holes), Saintes is a pleasant town to live.
Cognac
In the heart of Saintonge, in Charente's vineyard, Cognac owes its worldwide fame to the quality of its alcohols. The town gave birth to François 1er, the first King of the French Renaissance as many monuments witness. Today, Cognac is a very dynamic cultural town : Crime Movie Festival, Crime Novel Festival, European Littérature Congress, Blues Festival...
Royan
A seaside station with everything to please! An immense beach, two casinos, many restaurants, several movies theatres and a 18 holes golf ground. 45 mn away from the domain.
Points of interest
ou can enjoy a wide variety of activities during your stay to the Domaine de la Laigne. Here is a list of some of the local points of interest you can visit and activities you can try.
La Palmyre Zoo
The Gallo-Roman site of Fâ in Barzan
The Paleo-site of Saint-Césaire
The Maritime Museum of La Rochelle
The Rochefort Museum of Old Fashioned Trade
The Museum of Automata and Scale Models in La Rochelle
Archaeological Museum of Saintes
The Royal Corderie of Rochefort
Le complexe aquatique Atlantys de Saint-Jean d'Angély
The Castle of the Enigmas of Pons
The Hermione shipyard in Rochefort
The enchanted CEP of Macqueville
La Rochelle Aquarium
The Antilles of Jonzac
Fontdouce Adventure Park
The Fontdouce Adventure Park is located 20 minutes from Saintes and Cognac in the heart of a peaceful valley extending over several hectares of green space.
On site, 12 tree climbing courses, including three for children aged 3 to 8, 2 giant zip lines and an outdoor laser game (from 9 years old) await you! The Fontdouce Adventure Park also offers other activities: Outdoor Laser Game, Digital Rally, Archery Game, Bubble Foot, Water Fight…
A few steps away, the Abbey of Fontdouce, classified as a historical monument, will offer you several treasure hunts to do with your family!
As our establishment is a partner of Fontdouce, you will be able to benefit from reduced rates on the accrobranche activity, think about it!
