Location: Saint-Jean-d'Angely area in France
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle at 85
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Nearest Ferry:
St. Malo at 400
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Nearest Train:
St. Jean d'Angely at 18
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Nearest Motorway:
St. Jean d'Angely at 18
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 60
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Car: recommended
Second only to the Cote d'Azur the Charente Maritime and Charente are the sunniest departments in France. In summer there are many fields of beautiful sunflowers, lavender and of course grape vines as this is the heart of the cognac and pineau producing area. The town of Cognac itself is only 25 minutes away and there you will find many of the big cognac houses such as Hennessey and Martell where you can have guided tours to learn how cognac is made.
The historic town of Saintes, about 30 minutes drive, is well worth visiting with its impressive Roman amphitheatre, pedestrianised shopping streets and great Sunday morning food market. Angouleme is about 40 minutes away and a stroll round the ramparts gives spectacular views of the surrounding area.
About an hour away a visit to La Rochelle is a must with its great beach, huge marina, many seafood restaurants and some very chic shops.
Nearer to home there are a couple of lakes - great for picnics, swimming and fishing