Location: Charente in France
Nearest Airport:
Bordeaux / Bergerac at 100
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Nearest Ferry:
St. Malo at 450
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Nearest Train:
Montmoreau at 2
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Nearest Motorway:
Couronne at 20
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Car: recommended
Montmoreau lies in the middle of the Cognac region, with its sunny hills covered with sunflowers, vineyards and corn. In between you will find small lakes and rivers. Beautiful surroundings for walking, cycling, canoeing or just driving around in your car. Visit ond of the many Cognac-houses in Cognac or pay a visit to Bordeaux, Bergerac and St. Emilion, famous for its wines and within easy reach. Don't forget to try the local Pineau de Charente, a typical aperitif of the Charente region. The pretty village of Aubeterre, with its magnificant underground church, is surely worth a visit, as well as Angouleme's pretty shopping centre and pretty covered market. There are many local markets nearby where you can buy fresh local products and handmade goods.
There are many beautiful castles to visit, like the one in La Rochefoucauld, Bourdeilles, Villebois-Lavalette and Chalais.