Location: Vendee in France
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle at 20
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Nearest Ferry:
St Malo at 295
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Nearest Train:
La Rochelle at 20
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Nearest Motorway:
A 83 at 15
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 25
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Car: necessary
The cottage is situated in a peaceful rural setting in the sunny climate of the vendee which boasts sunshine hours equal to the Mediterranean. We are just north of La Rochelle and 20 min from the Atlantic coast, with miles of safe sandy beaches. La Rochelle is one of Frances most attractive ports leading to the island of ' ile de re '. The village of Coulon in the Marais 'Green Venice' is categorised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, with its maze of small canals for exploration whether by boat, bicycle, or walking. Nearby La Tranche sur Mer is a paradise for surfers and windsurfers. There are many choices of local vineyards where you can sample their wine and buy local delicacies. A little further and you can visit Futurscope and the Cognac region. The Vendee is renowned for its diverse interests from churches and abbeys to marshes that attract unusual flora and fauna. For nature lovers there are many marked footpaths and signposted bicycle routes to explore.