Eating Out

'Coastal Areas and Islands'
"Fantastic seafood specialist restaurants. Visit Marennes famous for its oysters, as seen on Rick Stein."

'St -Jean- d 'Angely'
"Fabulous local restaurants in St-Jean-d'Angely and the surrounding villages and countryside. Whether top notch restaurants in St-Jean-d'Angely or a rustic location set on the beautiful riverbank of the Charente, there is plenty to suit all tastes."

Local Area and Activities

'Coast'
"Beautiful sandy beaches all along the coast. Historic ports of Royan and La Rochelle. Exploring the islands, notably Ile d’Oleron and Ile de Re. "

'Cognac'
"Visit a world famous distillery. Try the local aperitif pineau. Lovely market and beautiful parks. You can also enjoy a boat trip on the Charente river in a traditional gabare. "

'Cultural Activities'
"Explore the beautiful medieval town of St-Jean-d’Angely. Visit the Roman town and amphitheatre at Saintes. Chateau de la Roche Courbon. Lots of local festivals. "

'For Children'
"Award winning La Palmyre Zoo. Aquarium at La Rochelle. Miniature boats at St Savinien. Award winning theme park Futuroscope. Interactive visit to the pre-historic Paleosite. Atlantys indoor watersports centre. "

'Nature Lovers'
"Jardins du Monde at Royan. Numerous bird and nature reserves. Marais Poitevin, with its canals, dams and water meadows. Walks by the Charente river "

'Sporting Activities'
"Water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, pedaloes on the Charente river. Cycling, horse riding and go-karting all nearby. Golf at Saintes, Cognac, Royan and La Rochelle."

Markets and Shopping

'Mornac-sur-Seudre'
"Visit the beautiful town of Mornac-sur-Seudre. Full of galleries and workshops. Watch artisans at work and an opportunity to shop for those holiday souvenirs."

'Saintes'
"Visit the Roman town of Saintes for its huge daily market and cobbled streets of the shopping area."

'Wine regions of Bordeaux'
"Day trip to the world famous wine regions of Bordeaux, St Emilion and the Medoc for stocking up on wine."