Location: La Rochelle - Surgeres area in France
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle at 48
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Nearest Ferry:
St Malo at 340
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Nearest Train:
Surgères - TGV at 12
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Nearest Motorway:
A10 at 20
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 40
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Car: necessary
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural France; close to the forest of Benon and on the edge of the Marais Poitevin National Park. From Niort to the sea, it offers a multitude of landscapes united by thousands of canals.River cruises and punts are available for hire for anyone wishing to explore the waterways.There are also Bird Sanctuaries a delight for avid bird watchers.It is however only ½ hour from the historic town of La Rochelle with its chic shops, and its sandy beaches. You can cross the bridge to the Ile de Ré, or there are regular boat trips to Fort Boyard, Ile d'Aix etc, 15 minutes from the busy town of Niort; 1 hour from Futuroscope and within easy reach of:* Cognac where you can visit brandy distilleries * Saintes with its Roman Amphitheatre * Rochefort, a town famous for its naval connections * St. Jean d'Angelly.
There are several 18 hole golf courses in the region: La Rochelle, Mazières-en-Gatines, Menigoute or our local course at Niort, visitors are always welcome