Eating Out

'La Ferme Flamande'
"Excellent restaurant only 3km away, serving every lunchtime as well as evening meals. Serves everything from crepes to 3 course meals."

'La Rochelle'
"A wealth of good restaurants, including many that specialise in seafood. Enjoy the food and the ambiance by eating outside overlooking the old port and within view of its famous towers."

'Sugères'
"Superb restaurant 'Le Ronsard' only 12km away. High quality, but very affordable food. Other good restaurants including 'La Roma' an Italian pizzeria."

Local Area and Activities

'Cognac'
"Visit the many cognac distilleries, and have a free taste at the end of the visit!"

'Green Venice'
"We are on the edge of the 'Green Venice' or Marais Poitevin. Here, as well as tasting local delicacies in many different restaurants, you can escape up the many waterways and canals. Punts or rowing boats are available for private use or you can enjoy being punted around on tours by local boatmen."

'La Rochelle.'
"Only 25 minutes away, visit the shops in the historical arcades. Boat trips to the islands or around the famous 'Fort Boyard'"

'Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon'
"Tennis courts, to which the key is found in the local pharmacie! Fishing, the licence is bought at the local insurance office. Walks and cycling routes are marked around the area."

'Niort'
"As well as being a really good town for shopping, Niort boasts an excellent 18hole golf course."

'Saintes'
"With its Roman amphitheater and historic town it's well worth a visit. Good shops too."

Markets and Shopping

'La Rochelle'
"Wander around the historic arcades and visit the stylish shops. There is a daily outdoor food market every week day and Saturday, next to a closed fish and meat market. An immense outdoor market that sells virtually everything is held every Sunday in La Palisse area of La Rochelle."

'Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon'
"Twice weekly food markets which are well supported by local people. First Wednesday of the month is a huge market that sells anything from live chickens to food, clothes and childrens toys. Several shops in the town plus an excellent and friendly 'Intermarché'."

'Surgères'
"Weekly food market and huge 'Foire' on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Indoor meat and fish market. Several supermarkets; the best being an excellent Leclerc supermarket. Nice shops in a bustling little town to browse in. "