| Family days out around our self catering gites in the Charente Maritime near St Jean d'Angely |
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.
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 |
| 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 |
| Contact Chris and Wendy Blakeman on oo 33 546330902 or email us at wendyblakeman@googlemail.com |
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