Named after the river Vienne is the charming Vienne region of the French countryside. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou, Touraine and Berry, and was established March 1970 during the French Revolution. primarily an agricultural

region with lush green farms, picturesque tiny villages, and thick dense greenery. It is known for its outstanding natural beauty, leisurely paced life, sunny ambiance,and a good assortment of Vienne vacation rentals and homes, which succeed to attracts thousands of nature lovers, adventure sports enthusiasts, families, and honeymooners from all across the world.

Vienne is crisscrossed by many fast shallow rivers whose crystal clear waters offer ample opportunities for swimming, boating, sailing, surfing and other water sports. Book a wonderful Chauvigny cottage in the town of Chauvigny, and take lessons in kayaking from Chauvigny Canoe Kayak Center. A perfect holiday retreat for adults as well as kids, it organizes short trips for young canoers and long excursions which start from the four bases: Civaux, Valdivienne, Chauvigny and Bonnes. While staying at one of the vacation rentals in Vienne France, make sure to explore the region's rich historic heritage comprising of megaliths and archeological sites, ancient chateaus, churches and museums. Some of the must visit attractions in the region include the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, a UNESCO world heritage site, Vieux Cormenier Museum, Notre Dame La Grande church, the Chemins de Notre Dame, as well as the historic cities of Chartres and Limoges.

Vienne is popularly referred to as “The Land of Futurescope” as it is home to the world renowned Futurescope theme Park which presents different forms of high technology films and other visual technologies such as computer games and the Internet. You can enjoy a long scenic drive along the winding roads of Vienne that are beautifully canopied by beautiful trees and overlook rolling countryside and deep valleys. When you make a Vienne vacation home as your base, you can never be far from its lively farmer markets and fairs where you can buy your fresh fruits and vegetables, lovely clothing, beautiful handicrafts, and authentic souvenirs at affordable prices.