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Holidaying in France.. More than just the mountains and beaches.

In recent years more and more guests are escaping from the hustle and bustle of “la plage “ to discover the jewels hidden away in the country side of the more central regions of France.

One of these sites is Defiplanet in the heart of La Vienne, a department in the Poitou-Charentes region . A duel site offering both a unique sleeping experience and it very own theme park based around the discovery and protection of nature and the environment.

Roulottes and gypsy caravans are now common place in France along side the Mongolian yurt, so what is it that makes Defiplanet so different to the mainstream.

As Frances' leader in the “Insolite” or unique and unusual holidays Defiplanet offers over 17 types of accommodation including those unique to the site.

Cosy up in a tree cabin, try out the tree houses or relax with a touch of luxury in the manor in the trees, Four bedroom offering your very own private Jacuzzi perched at 8 meters high and surrounded by the forest.

Sleeping in a Snail house, the Chicken house and the Rabbit house and one of the the two mushroom houses has got to be one of the most unique experiences of the site. Up to six people offering all the mod cons to enjoy your holiday.

DefiPlanet' propose 5 elves houses up to 8 people and 5 cottages up to 8 people.

The latest addition to the site is the redevelopment of the Nomad village offering a choice of 17 yurts and 14 camping pitches of up to 200sqm.

The park Defiplanet is set in 25 hectares of countryside and opened its doors in 2011.

With the aim of the raising awareness and educating the visitor on the environment the concept is a fun and educational adventure through history and the realm of the elves and fairies aiming at awakening the ecological consciousness in old and young alike.

In first part, you will discover 5 villages of the world and learn how, in fifty years, man has transformed his everyday life and the consequences for his future.

Secondly, enter the magic world of the sprites and elves where visitors look at their current lifestyle and the need to modify our way of living if we wish to live in a healthy planet.

On the same site Defiplanet offers its' guests the chance to try their hand at horse riding, high ropes course, archery, relax in one of the two swimming pools or enjoy a hour or two in the onsite spa.

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