Eating Out

'Restaurants'
"Numerous places to savour the delights of French cuisine. Whatever your tastes. Always special! Set menus from 17 Euros per person. Vegetarian, children's meals, simple plat du jour or gourmet occasion. Recommendations and bookings made for you."

Local Area and Activities

'Angouleme'
"Historic town set on hill-top site. Interesting old town, theatre, shops and restaurants. Many special events held throughout the year including - Circuit des Ramparts, Bande Dessinee, Gastronomade."

'Aventure Parc'
"Hanging ladders, rope walls and bridges, gravity cableway and bungee jump for 8 yrs and over. Mini obstacle course and inflatable castle for 3 yrs and over."

'Canoe'
"Hire a canoe along the River Tardoire and take in sights and sounds of unspoilt waterways, hidden from roads. "

'Chateau La Rochefoucauld'
"Interesting town and beautiful chateau."

'Donkey Hire'
"Hire a donkey for a novel way to see the local countryside and vineyards. Recommended picnic places, map and directions given. Little ones can ride!"

'Gallo-Roman Thermal Baths'
"Archaeological site dating from 2nd century. Vast complex still being excavated. Aqueducts, furnaces and baths on 3 levels. "

'Grottes de Villars'
"Fascinating caves and pre-historic site."

'Horse Riding'
"Whatever your skill, there are lessons or treks available for all ages and abilities at local stables."

'Lacs de Haute Charente'
"Lake Lavaud is the largest freshwater lake in Poitou-Charente. It has 2 beaches of fine sand for great bathing, hire of canoes and pedalos, fishing and bird-watching."

'Limoges'
"The Red City - so-called because of the furnaces for the manufacture of world-renowned porcelain and enamel. Take The Little White Train for a sightseeing tour or browse the ancient buildings of the old town."

'Oradour-sur-Glane'
"Martyr village of World War II - a monument of man's inhumanity to man. "

Markets and Shopping

'Brantome Market'
"Regular Friday market in picturesque village. Browse through the market stalls, boat trips along river, eat in one of many restaurants along banks of river, or picnic in park."

'Cognac'
"Visit one of the many cognac houses. Remy Martin, Martell, Courvoisier. Special tours of the vineyards and wine cellars. Tastings - always a pleasure!"