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THEMED TOURS© Malika Turin - CRT NA© Malika Turin - CRT NA© Malika Turin - CRT NAOPTIONSTERRA AVENTURA:HOW TO PLAY• Download the application for free on asmartphone via Google Play or App Store.• Choose your route according to its theme,duration, difficulty or proximity• Click on “Start” then enter the answers tothe riddles until the GPS coordinates of thefinal cache are displayed! All you have todo is let yourself be guided to the treasure!TERRA AVENTURA, THE INCREDIBLE TREASURE HUNTDo you love to walk around and discover the secret corners of a territory in an unusual way? Thenyou’ll love playing Terra Aventura, the world’s largest touristic treasure hunt. The game combinesan outdoor stroll with the discovery of the region’s heritage and natural resources. It is a 100% freeactivity, based on geocaching, and requires a smartphone or GPS. It is available in five languages,all year round, and plunges you into an extraordinary imaginary world.MORE THAN 400 FASCINATING COURSESTHROUGHOUT NOUVELLE-AQUITAINEWherever you go in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, thereis a Terra Aventura course nearby. The routes,from 3 to 14 kms, are designed to be fun forthe whole family.Once you have selected your route on themap, according to your position, or thetheme of the walk, let yourself be guided onthe application. At each stage of the journey,answer a question related to where you are,carefully observing the clues around you.These puzzles, often full of surprises andhumour, are a fun way to learn about thearea’s history and culture. Terra Aventuraroutes are also a treasure, with clues leadingto a hidden bottle containing a logbook and aguest-book where players can leave their ownmessages.Don’t forget to look out for The Poïz! These aresmall characters to be collected in the form ofbadges. These little imaginary beings indicatethe theme of the walk: Zéfaim for gastronomy,Zouti for know-how, Zarthus for nature,Zabeth for historical heritage, Zalambic forwines and spirits. Once you have “adopted”one, you will want to catch them all. There are35 Terra Aventura themes in total.THREE MUST-SEE COURSESAt the towers of La RochellePoïz’ Zisséo(Thematic Maritime Heritage)3 km / 1h30Facing the ocean, close to the Île de Ré and Îled’Oléron, La Rochelle is a dynamic city with aprestigious heritage. The city’s two towers area starting point to discover the city throughits different ports. But it is a secret city thatZisséo will reveal to you through streets linedwith arcades and an exciting history aroundaristocratic houses and mansions.Montignac, a history of bridgesPoïz’ Zéchopp(Thematic Theory of Trade History)2 km / 1hLocated in the heart of the Dordogne Valleyand the gateway to the Vézère Valley (knownas the Prehistory Valley), Montignac haspreserved all its medieval charm through itsnarrow streets and its varied heritage. TheInternational Centre of Parietal Art attracts allhistory lovers, but it is another Montignac thatZéchopp wants you to discover through thesplendour of this village and its various shops.Everyone is looking for their own style - BayonnePoïz’ Zegraff(Thematic Street Art)5 km / 2hBayonne, the gateway to the Pays Basque,enjoys a privileged geographical location: 10minutes from the ocean, 30 minutes fromSpain and 40 minutes from the foothills ofthe Pyrenees. A stroll through the alleys ofthe Petit and Grand Bayonne is pleasant, butit is the unusual side of the city that Zegraffwants you to discover through street art. Youwill be surprised to see how much the streetsthemselves have to say in Bayonne.Terra Aventura application is available infive languages: English, French, German,Dutch and Spanish.22 SMART GUIDE ROUTES www.nouvelle-aquitaine-tourisme.com
THEMED TOURS© Laetis - CRTNAOPTIONS3 UNUSUAL PLACES TO STAYThe wolves of ChabrièresDéfiPlanet’ accomodationsFuturoscope• DéfiPlanet’, national leader in unusual stays.Sleep in a perched cabin, a yurt, a caravan, ora snail house. www.defiplanet.com/sejoursinsolites/hebergements/• Les Lodges du Reynou near Limoges.Stay at the heart of the wildlife.http://lodgesdureynou.fr• The yurt of the South West in the Lot andGaronne Valleys. www.labellarocoma.comUNUSUAL AND PLAYFULNouvelle-Aquitaine is a life-size amusement park. With more than forty flagship sites on a nationalor even international scale, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors per year, the recreationalpossibilities are endless. Amusement parks, animal parks, museums, aquariums - there issomething for everyone.FROM POITIERSFuturoscope I 20 mn: one of the mostpopular amusement parks in France.Exciting adventures, extreme sensations, liveshows, amazing trips, magical night shows,captivating attractions. There is so much for alltastes and ages!DéfiPlanet’ I 30 mn: this unusual holidayvillage is ideal for enjoying a family stay only30 minutes from Futuroscope, featuringunusual accommodation (i.e. perched huts,snail house, hen house, caravans, yurts, etc.),an animal park and fun activities for all ages(i.e. horseback riding, zipline, mini-golf, treasurehunting, etc.).The Vallée des Singes I 50 mn: discover theVallée de Singes and the fascinating world ofprimates. More than 450 monkeys of differentspecies live in the heart of a wooded park, freeon islands, without cages or barriers.Center Parcs du Domaine du Boisaux Daims I 1h15: in the town of Trois-Moutiers offers a huge water world with eightimpressive slides, an animal park and unusualtree-house accommodation.Aquarium de la Rochelle I 1h15: In the heart ofthe city, let yourself be surprised by the marinebiodiversity! A unique journey to explore andunderstand the sea.Mysterra at Montendre I 1h50: six labyrinthsdesigned by the forest and sculpted bylandscape designers where you can play, stroll,meditate, get lost and discover contemporaryartists.FROM PÉRIGUEUXLascaux I 45mn: Between heritage and newtechnologies, discover the International Centreof Parietal Art of Montignac-Lascaux andimmerse yourself in a sensory journey as closeas possible to our ancestors, more than 20,000years ago.FROM THE LANDES COAST (MIMIZAN)The Marquèze Ecomuseum in Sabres I 40 mn:immerses you in the culture and history of theLandes de Gascogne in the 19th-Century in areal Landes setting with a sheepfold, miller’shouse, and mansion. Traditional activities andstorytelling tours are offered all year round.Access to the site by a steam train from Sabresstation.FROM LIMOGESThe Reynou Animal Park I 15mn: more than600 animals (130 species) living in semilibertyon 45 hectares, as well as a landscapedpark, classified as a historical monument,surrounding a pretty 18th-Century castle.The wolves of Chabrières I 1h: near Guéret,safely observe the largest predator in Europe.Enter the heart of the forest to experience anexciting encounter (feeding of wolves in theafternoon). On site, visit the museum dedicatedto wolves and their legends.FROM AGENWalibi Park in Roquefort I 10mn: thrillseekers, little adventurers and nature lovers,can discover its 25 attractions and shows forthe whole family! The Aqualand park in Agenoffers a wave pool, paddling pools, a hugeshaded beach and 18 slides, including twounique in France.www.nouvelle-aquitaine-tourisme.comSMART GUIDE ROUTES 23
