Location: Mareuil in France
Nearest Airport:
Angouleme at 43
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Nearest Ferry:
Caen or St Malo at 500
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Nearest Train:
Angouleme at 32
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Nearest Motorway:
A10/N10 at 40
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 110.0
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Car: necessary
Villard is a small hamlet a few minutes from the town of Mareuil which has all amenities. A small supermarket, bank, post office, butchers and bakers, and a market on Tuesday. Further afield there is Brantome (15kms) a beautiful historic town with the river Dronne running around it and overlooked by the abbey set into the hillside. On a Friday there is a large bustling market with stalls set alongside the river. Perigueux is about 45 kms away, the Prefecture of the Dordogne and with its medieaval centre and wonderful cathedral, well worth a visit. The wine growing areas of Bergerac, Bordeaux and Cognac are within easy reach. Angouleme, the Prefecture for the Charente with its ramparts and famous Classic Car Rally in September is another good day out. Close to home La Jemaye (30kms) offers sandy beaches, canoeing and swimming. There are châteaux to visit, beautiful well marked paths for walking, quiet lanes for cycling and many bar/ restaurants for lunch. Rural France at its best