Safari Tent on Farm with Pool near Bordeaux, France

Despite the pool, the farm animals, and the beautiful scenery, guests will find plenty to do outside of the farm in the local area. From walking to cycling, wildlife to water sports, there’s plenty to keep glampers and their family entertained all day long. If children want to see lots of lambs and calves in the fields then it’s best to visit early in the season. In June the typical tourist sights are much quieter, and walking, cycling and horseriding are all more enjoyable than in the heat of the summer. However, if glampers want to go swimming or canoeing in the local lakes, and get a perfect tan, then July and August are perfect months to visit.

If glampers love spending vacations seeking out the local wildlife, this region is perfect. Heavily wooded, there’s an extensive network of rivers and lakes to explore where guests can find a range of fascinating flora and fauna. Around the farm, guests can maybe catch a glimpse of wild boar, badgers, foxes, roe deer, beech martins, and red squirrels. Birdwatchers should bring their binoculars and visit the wetlands.

Explore by bike or foot
There are many kilometres of tracks, in the woods and between local hamlets. The hosts can provide maps and route suggestions, and guests can borrow bikes.

The nearest lake with a beach is in La Souterraine. It’s clean and safe for swimming and has a playpark and restaurant. Many lakes and some rivers have canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and waterskiing. Check out Lac d'Eguzon, Lac de Saint-Pardoux, and Lac de Vassivière.

Swing through the trees
Give the kids something to really go ape about. Kids and adults alike will love the sheer exhilaration of activity centres such as Tarz en Arbre Limoges and Arbre en Arbre Vassivière.

The nearest town to La Tuilerie is La Souterraine (6km away) where glampers will find a good selection of independent shops, as well as a cultural centre, sports centre, and a cinema (with some English language films). In the centre of this pretty old market town is a medieval church that’s worth a visit. Plus, there are a good selection of restaurants, and a local produce market twice a week where guests can stock up on local cheeses, meats, and other delicious treats.

Also within easy reach of the farm are the wolf park Les loups de Chabrières at Guéret, the giant maze and activity park Labyrinthe Géant des monts de Guéret and the famous WWII village of Oradour-sur-Glanes.

The city of Bordeaux is worth a day trip. Guests can explore this coastal town´s markets and taste some of the famous wine. Cycle along the river, tour the city and appreciate all it´s fine architecture, or simply sample the fine cuisine and watch the world go by.