| The Area around our Family Friendly Self Catering Gites |
The 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.
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.
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.
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
Atlantys Swimming Centre
St Savinien - a must for the young ones
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
Atlantys Swimming Centre
St Savinien - a must for the young ones
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
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