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Futuroscope
French technology-based theme park near Poitiers with cutting-edge visual experiences and multimedia attractions.
47 km · about 55 min drive
New Aquitaine, France · Europe
Parthenay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Le Tallud, 47km from Futuroscope.
Parthenay is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 11,599, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Parthenay sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Parthenay to your route.
Parthenay (French: [paʁtənɛ] ; Poitevin: Partenaes) is an ancient fortified town and commune in the Deux-Sèvres department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is sited on a rocky spur that is surrounded on two sides by the River Thouet, and is the sub-prefecture of the Parthenay arrondissement.
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is situated some 40 km (25 mi) north of Niort, 50 km (31 mi) west of Poitiers, 120 km (75 mi) south-east of Nantes, and 350 km (220 mi) south-west of Paris.
Each July, Parthenay hosts the Festival Ludique International de Parthenay, otherwise known as the Festival de Jeux or FLIP, in which the town's streets and squares are filled with games of many types. The shorter indoor FLIP d'hiver runs in November.
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Parthenay is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6483 latitude, -0.2467 longitude.
Parthenay has a population of approximately 11,599 people, making it a town in France.
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French technology-based theme park near Poitiers with cutting-edge visual experiences and multimedia attractions.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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