Activities in the surrounding area:
See the countryside from a different view point......on horse back.A three hour hack meandering through sun drenched maize and sunflower fields. You'll appreciate the jacuzzi when you get back!
Canoeing...29 km for the energetic inclined or a leisurely 8kms down the River Dronne followed by lunch at a local restaurant.Visit the Chateaux in Bordeaux area on bike. There are various circuits you can take and sample the wine as you go.There are many places to visit whilst here on holiday. Aubeterre considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France with its monolithic church. Charming St Emilion with its narrow, cobbled streets or the Medieval village of Sarlat. Take a trip to the coast to the quaint fishing village of Talmont and the caves at Meschers or visit the ile d'Oléron and see Fort Bouyard.
Christmas at Chez les Rois:
There are a host of things to do during the Christmas and New Year period. Visit Bordeaux At Christmas the city is magic to see.All the major streets are decorated but when darkness falls the Christmas lights are amazing. Take time to visit the “Marche de Noel where over a hundred log cabins form a“Village Epinal”. A magical atmosphere where you can discover gourmet food, Christmas decorations, perfume, toys jewellery, pieces of art and much more.There is a huge carousel and ice skating at the side of the river.Other things to see and do over the festive period….The Chocolate Factory at Angouleme,You can go on a one hour course to create your own cholates.The cognac/pineau tour at Martell,Courvoisore,Camu or experience a local tour at a producer only 800m away from Chez les Rois. You can pick your own mistletoe on the way back! St Emilion- a lovely place to visit at any time of the year but very pretty to see at Christmas and don't forget to visit the chateaux for your wine!!
Party at New Year!:
. New Year in France is perhaps the culinary high point of the season when after the Christmas festivities friends and family get together to celebrate with a feast called 'le Réveillion de Saint Sylvestre'. Celebrate with oysters, foie gras, lobsters, magret, chocolates and not forgetting the champagne. We have a huge dining room were you can host the celebrations and even throw your own party afterwards.To see what's included in the festivities over Christmas and New Year check out the notes to the rental rates. During the Christmas and New Year period the Farmhouse and the Barn will be decorated for your arrival. The Chais lounge/dining area is very large and can seat 18/40 people. We have Christmas decorations and Christmas trees in most reception rooms but there is a huge Christmas tree over 4metres tall in the Chais lounge /dining room. It's a great place to enjoy Christmas or New Year and if you so wish, relax and we will organise the catering for you.
Other Activities:
canoeing,quads, jet skis,ice skating over the winter period
