| Places to visit when staying at our gites and villas in SW France |
The Charente Maritime region is famous for its Cognac and Pineau production.
There are many tiny villages and hamlets to explore. Quaint chateaux are
common. Local delicacies include mussels in cream, goats cheese, honey and
cake with angelica. Swimming, fishing, horse riding, golf, tennis and rowing are
all available during the summer months in the local area. There are also many
lovely country walks all year round. The landscape is gently rolling and ideal for
cycling. Theres little need to venture further afield than our local town of St
Jean d'Angely, just 10mins away, but if you do theres a huge range of places to
visit and things to do to suit all ages. Details of days out can be found in each of
our gites and you can always ask us too. We are just an easy 1 hour drive from
the coast, beaches and the famous coastal resorts of La Rochelle, Royan and
Rochefort. Its also about an hour to the inland towns of Angouleme, Niort and
the area around Poitiers, so we are vey centrally located for the whole Charente
Maritime Region. Closer to our gites you will find Cognac, Saintes, St Savinien
all within just 30mins drive.
There are many tiny villages and hamlets to explore. Quaint chateaux are
common. Local delicacies include mussels in cream, goats cheese, honey and
cake with angelica. Swimming, fishing, horse riding, golf, tennis and rowing are
all available during the summer months in the local area. There are also many
lovely country walks all year round. The landscape is gently rolling and ideal for
cycling. Theres little need to venture further afield than our local town of St
Jean d'Angely, just 10mins away, but if you do theres a huge range of places to
visit and things to do to suit all ages. Details of days out can be found in each of
our gites and you can always ask us too. We are just an easy 1 hour drive from
the coast, beaches and the famous coastal resorts of La Rochelle, Royan and
Rochefort. Its also about an hour to the inland towns of Angouleme, Niort and
the area around Poitiers, so we are vey centrally located for the whole Charente
Maritime Region. Closer to our gites you will find Cognac, Saintes, St Savinien
all within just 30mins drive.
For all the Family:
Markets - Thrice weekly in St Jean d'Angely
Beaches - From La Rochelle down to Royan
La Rochelle - for its shopping and amazing aquarium
Cognac - with its world famous distillery tours
Saintes - a beautiful Roman town with a fantastic ampitheatre
Poitiers - with the superb 'Futuroscope' park
Bordeaux - and its world famous vineyards
Angouleme - has a great water park
Niort - for its history and shopping
Rochefort - with the Hermione reconstruction
Royan - with its European awarded animal park.
St Jean D'Angely - our local town
Venis Verte - hire a boat and explore the waterways
Glassworks - in Cognac
Cafes, bars & restaurants - in St Jean d'Angely
Markets - Thrice weekly in St Jean d'Angely
Beaches - From La Rochelle down to Royan
La Rochelle - for its shopping and amazing aquarium
Cognac - with its world famous distillery tours
Saintes - a beautiful Roman town with a fantastic ampitheatre
Poitiers - with the superb 'Futuroscope' park
Bordeaux - and its world famous vineyards
Angouleme - has a great water park
Niort - for its history and shopping
Rochefort - with the Hermione reconstruction
Royan - with its European awarded animal park.
St Jean D'Angely - our local town
Venis Verte - hire a boat and explore the waterways
Glassworks - in Cognac
Cafes, bars & restaurants - in St Jean d'Angely
For Children
Atlantys Swimming Centre
St Savinien - a must for the young ones
Aquarium - in La Rochelle
La Palmyre Zoo - the best in Europe
Futuroscope - perfect for older children
Fort Boyard - have you seen the programme
Nautilys Water Park - a great day out
Donkey Sanctuary - See the Poitou Donkey
Valley des Singes - Surrounded by Monkeys
Paleosite - watch Dad turn into a Neanderthal
Playgrounds - are numerous
Karting - in St Jean d'Angely
Canoeing & Pedaloes - at the local loisier
Chateau Branch - a tree top adventure
Chateau des Enigmas - maze & quiz
Noahs ark - run by he world parrot trust
Puy du Fou - amazing - what can I say !
European zoo - at Chize
Iles aux serpents - discover reptiles
Comic Museum & Chocolate factory - Angouleme
Atlantys Swimming Centre
St Savinien - a must for the young ones
Aquarium - in La Rochelle
La Palmyre Zoo - the best in Europe
Futuroscope - perfect for older children
Fort Boyard - have you seen the programme
Nautilys Water Park - a great day out
Donkey Sanctuary - See the Poitou Donkey
Valley des Singes - Surrounded by Monkeys
Paleosite - watch Dad turn into a Neanderthal
Playgrounds - are numerous
Karting - in St Jean d'Angely
Canoeing & Pedaloes - at the local loisier
Chateau Branch - a tree top adventure
Chateau des Enigmas - maze & quiz
Noahs ark - run by he world parrot trust
Puy du Fou - amazing - what can I say !
European zoo - at Chize
Iles aux serpents - discover reptiles
Comic Museum & Chocolate factory - Angouleme
If you would like further details on any of the places listed just ask. We also
have many activities going on at some of our gites. We hold professional wine
tastings on a regular basis throughout the summer, every week we have a walk
through the vines that the whole family can enjoy. We hold large barbecues,
where everyone joins in and for our younger guests we hold teddy bear picnics
and pottery painting at our child friendly properties.
have many activities going on at some of our gites. We hold professional wine
tastings on a regular basis throughout the summer, every week we have a walk
through the vines that the whole family can enjoy. We hold large barbecues,
where everyone joins in and for our younger guests we hold teddy bear picnics
and pottery painting at our child friendly properties.