A dolmen remnant, a Gallo-Roman villa and a tree of liberty tell the story of Morton’s past. Nearby, Le Bois aux Daims offers day visits with water, wildlife and adventure activities. This lets you choose a focus for your stay: exploring local history, visiting the water park or wildlife watching at Cœur Animalier. There is also a trail in the surrounding area for walks.

Day Visit to Le Bois aux Daims

Le Bois aux Daims in Morton offers day visits; availability and conditions may change. Day visitors can use Aqua Mundo as a water park. The facilities described include indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, a wild-water river, a wave pool and a children’s splash area. The availability of individual activities may vary seasonally, so it is worth checking the day-visit conditions before travelling.

Cœur Animalier is also part of the day-visit offering and focuses on wildlife watching. From the elevated La Canopée, visitors can observe red deer, fallow deer and wild boar. Several bird species can be seen in the aviary; the Parcours Nature is a walking trail. At Ferme du Poitou, visitors can observe and learn about animals. Activities and access for this offering may vary seasonally. The Parcours de l’Aventure is also part of the day-visit offering, and its availability may likewise change seasonally.

Those looking for a different focus will find a balneotherapy pool, hammams, saunas and a salt cabin at Spa Deep Nature. Spa services may vary depending on the programme. The water park, wildlife watching and spa are different options, so plan your day visit around the activities that matter most to you.

Dolmen, Villa and Tree of Liberty

A dolmen remnant in Morton bears witness to early human settlement. From the Gallo-Roman period, there is a villa that had a coin workshop. Morton also has a history as a major religious centre in the 9th century. Saint-Pierre Church dates from the 12th century. These traces, separated by long periods of time, give the town several historical points of reference, from the early dolmen to the medieval church.

A remarkable honey locust stands on Place de la République and is associated with the tree of liberty. It was planted on 9 April 1948. The honey locust is considered the oldest tree of liberty in the Vienne département. If you plan to visit the tree, check its condition and access locally.

Saint-Pierre Church also has a distinctive architectural feature: from the gallery, you can get a close look at the chestnut-wood roof frame. Its shape is reminiscent of an upside-down boat hull. As indoor access should be checked before your visit, it is best to confirm it in advance. A visit note from September 2021 names the town hall right next to the church as the point of contact for visiting the church; confirm access arrangements before travelling.

Walking in the Surrounding Area

The Sentier des Dolmens in the Pays Loudunais is near Morton. The longer route is 12.5 kilometres and takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes; there is also a 6-kilometre circular route. Hikers can see several dolmens along the route. You can choose between the two stated distances; no walking time is given for the shorter loop. Check the route details before setting off, as they may be revised.

When planning your accommodation, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: Le Bois aux Daims for water and wildlife activities, Morton’s historical sites or a walk in the surrounding area. Information about day visits, seasonally available activities, church access and trail details are practical points to check before travelling.

For the wider travel overview: Vienne.