Featured Holiday Rentals in Vienne
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Featured Holiday Rentals in Vienne
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Holiday Rentals in Vienne - A Guide to Vienne
Your holiday rental in Vienne is located within the Region of Poitou Charentes – to the west of central France. The centre of the region is low-lying with valleys of the Vienne River. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its sandy beaches makes it an ideal place to base yourself whilst you tour the area.
In order to travel to your Vienne holiday rental, the nearby airport of Poitiers, which has direct flights from London Stanstead, is your best bet. You could also take the TGV (high-speed train) from Paris to Poitiers but to fully explore the area at your leisure, a car is recommended. You could hire a car from Poitiers Airport or drive from the UK via the A10 south of Paris. Make sure you read our guide to getting the best deals on your Car hire in France.
Most of the Vienne is made up of agricultural land but there are some fascinating chateaux, historical towns and tourist sights, plus the nearby Atlantic beaches to keep everyone entertained.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Vienne
The most popular holiday rentals in Vienne are cottages to rent in Vienne and houses to rent in Vienne in rural areas. The majority sleep between 2-6 persons, however there is a property for every size of party.
If you are travelling with family or a bunch of friends, then a beautiful 18th Century Country House to rent near St. Pierre de Maille would be perfect. It sleeps up to 8 persons, has a large heated pool, garden, modern interior within a converted farmhouse.
Another option is to stay in a luxury bed & breakfast or gites in a larger establishment. One such cottage to rent in Vienne is La Roseraie, which provides B&B suites, or 2 bedroom gites set within 4 acres of garden, a few minutes walk from the thriving village of Neuville-de-Poitou.
There is also a restaurant and beautiful outdoor pool that is fenced off for the safety of any children visiting. There is a property rental in Vienne to suit everyone.
Vienne Useful Information
Vienne is split into 3 arrondissements, 38 cantons and 281 communes. Poitiers (Perhaps holiday rentals in Poitiers might interest you?) is the capital of the Region and is the largest town in Vienne. Poitiers centre is picturesque and littered with historical Romanesque and medieval sites of interest. Église Notre-Dame-la-Grande is not a large church but it is an architectural masterpiece – beautiful painted columns and the oldest Romanesque church in Europe.
The Romanesque church of Saint-Savin contains many beautiful 11th and 12th Century murals, which are still incredibly vivid. The frescos represent Old Testament history from the Creation to the Ten Commandments. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. These sites will be of real interest for those history buffs amongst you looking for a holiday rental in Vienne
Futuroscope (7km north of Poitiers) is a theme park exploring multimedia and visual technology. It is one of the regions biggest tourist attractions and has several 3D cinemas, interactive shows and open-air games park for children.
And for those who prefer something a bit more active whilst staying in your Vienne holiday rentals, then the landscape lends itself beautifully to golf, horse-riding, walking and boating down one of the regions many rivers.