Each activity we offer is an opportunity for children to have fun and to be creative. They will be able to discover the historical heritage in an original and historical environment that will awaken their curiosity.
To highlight the work made by the children, parents are invited to come to the abbey at the end of the last workshop in order to share a convivial time.
On site, a picnic area is at your disposal, as well as a room for lunch in the event of rain.
For more information, you can dowload the booklet about the activities here (French version).
For everyone
The Naïos coming from their country Hùdro, in the depths of our planet, want to conquer a New World: ours! They are intrepid and go with the flow of the Fontdouce. The scouts of this mineral people have invaded the abbey. No one knows how far they will go...
Help us to stop them by trying to find them!
Explore every nook and cranny of the gardens of Fontdouce and its surroundings. If you find them, don't come closer, we don't know the extent of their power!
Photograph them: their number and the time it takes you to discover them will determine your score.
For children from 9 to 13 years old
1305 , the king of France has to meet the future pope in Fontdouce in utmost secret. A novice is found dead in the gardens... Who could have wanted to hurt this young man who was about to become a monk ? How was this crime committed ?
It's your turn to discover the culprit and his weapon through several riddles and clues left in the rooms of the abbey. We offer you 5 different scenarios.
Price: 3 € / child, free for the supervising persons
For children from 5 to 8 years old
With help of a neck strap gathering 15 photos of the abbey and its surroundings, children will be invited to open their eyes in order to find where the pictures were taken.
This game encourages children to explore every nook and cranny of the abbey. An entertaining way to discover the place.
Price: 3 € / child, free for the supervising persons
For children from 3 to 4 years old
For this treasure hunt, children will have to open their eyes and observe very carefully. Puzzles showing details of the abbey will have to be put together in order to find the treasure.
You will discover every corner of Fontdouce with this game.
Price: 3 € / child, free for the supervising persons
An activity about stone to initiate pupils into a new artistic practice and to create awareness about built heritage.
Duration: 2h
An activity about art to educate pupils in medieval architectural styles.
Duration: 2h
An activity about writing to educate children in other forms of letters.
Duration: 2h
An activity about medieval illumination to discover a new kind of art and to sharpen children's perception.
Duration: 2h
An activity about recipes to discover medieval food.
Duration: 2h
An activity about the creation of a coat of arms to introduce heraldry to children. It also insists on the continuity of this practice through contemporary logotypes.
Duration: 2h
An activity about the medicinal garden (where the monks were cultivating aromatic and medicinal plants) to discover the role of plants in the Middle Ages and to identify them through games that will awaken your senses. Using magic, the sorcerers' apprentices will discover the world of magical plants and the art of making potions during culinary experiences.
Duration: 2h
An activity about the discovery of stained glass, from its creation to its evolution throughout history.
Duration: 2h
It boasts 3 courses for children (3 to 8 years old). One of these courses is exclusively made of zip lines. The 9 other courses, from green to black, are also open to children depending on their size.
Price: 8 € / child 3-8 years old
Price: 14 € / child 9 years old and more
For more information:
parc-aventure@fontdouce.com
Children can play in teams safely with our outdoor laser game located at the heart of the forest in the Adventure Park of Fontdouce.
Discover paintball without paint, without projectiles and of course without pain! Our guns equipped with red laser (completely harmless) will allow you to reach your target until 150 meters. With the different scenarios, dive into knights' universe.
Price: 7 € / child for the first game,
Price: 6 € / child for the following games.
For more information:
parc-aventure@fontdouce.com
05 46 74 77 08
contact@fontdouce.com
www.fontdouce.com
Abbaye de Fontdouce
17770 Saint Bris des Bois
April, May, June and September, October :
Every day from 10:30AM to 6:30PM
Saturday from 10:30AM to 5PM
July - August :
Every day from 10AM to 7PM
Saturday from 10AM to 5PM
