What to do in Cholet when it rains?
Visiting Cholet in the rain
Is the bad weather inviting you to Cholet? Don't worry, here are three ideas for rain-sheltered visits to help you have a good time despite the weather!
The Textile and Fashion Museum
Enter this former cloth bleaching plant and you'll discover a major part of Cholet's industrial heritage.
Admire the 26m chimney, watch demonstrations of canvas weaving on old mechanical looms and discover the temporary and permanent exhibitions.
💵 Rates:
- €4.50
- free for students.
Ice rink and pool at Glisséo
For family fun, all you have to do is choose whether you'd rather be warm... or cold!
The Glisséo sports complex has 8 pools covering a total surface area of 1965 m²: a competition pool, a leisure pool with massaging jets and a counter-current river, a diving pool, an outdoor pool and a four-lane waterslide.
💵 Rates:
- €6 (adults)
- €5 (under 18s and students)
- €3.80 (3 to 9 years)
- free for children under 3.
💵 Rates:
- €5.60 (adults)
- free for children under 3
- €4 Without skate rental
The Museum of Art and History
This museum in Cholet's historic center offers rich and varied collections on the themes of history, art and textiles, all in a contemporary setting:
- Archaeology
- History of Cholet
- Vendé wars
- 18th century
- Children's fashion...
- €4.50 (adults)
- free for children and students
Book your hotel in Cholet
Our 3-star hotel is just a 15-minute walk from the train station, in downtown Cholet. An ideal location for a car-free stay!
Is the weather bad during your visit? No doubt the cheerful, colorful decor of our 50 rooms will brighten up rainy days.
As an added bonus, our Best Western San Benedetto hotel has plenty of ideas to ensure you have a pleasant stay even on rainy days:
- A children's area with tables, games and books to keep the little ones occupied.
- A 24-hour fitness room with treadmill, elliptical, treadmill and weight bench
- A cosy bar where you can enjoy a drink or sweet or savoury snacks from 5.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- A workspace with computer and broadband connection
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