Puilboreau is home to the Bois de la Tourtillère. The forest covers 10 hectares and has a circular walking trail. The protected long-eared owl nests here, particularly in trees with dense, evergreen vegetation.
Anyone planning Puilboreau as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The area around Puilboreau is home to Plage des Minimes, a beach, La Plage d'Aytré, also a beach, and Plage du Chef de Baie, another beach.
Culture
The Château de la Tourtillère is a cultural centre in Puilboreau. Le Cube is a multicultural events hall in Puilboreau. At the beginning of July, the town of Puilboreau offers “Aux Arts, Puilborains!” as a festive and cultural weekend for everyone. Free performances and activities centred on culture and street art are offered.
The Artothèque de La Rochelle (first location), a museum, and the Aquarium de la Rochelle, which is considered a zoo, are located in the immediate vicinity of Puilboreau. Also nearby are the Abbaye Saint-Léonard des Chaumes, a historic site, and the Hôtel de la Bourse, also a historic site.
The Château des Réaux, a historic site, is also located in the area around Puilboreau.
Getting around and history
Puilboreau has cycle paths that provide convenient access to La Rochelle's Vieux Port.
The discovery trail “Puilboreau, sur les traces d'un passé agricole” provides insights into Puilboreau's viticultural past. The agricultural discovery trail in Puilboreau is equipped with 10 information boards or markers.
