Location: Saint-Jean-d'Angely area in France
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle, Poitiers & Angouleme at 40
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Caen at 320
Miles
Nearest Train:
Angouleme at 30
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Junction 34 on A10 at 17
Miles
Nearest Beach:
Royan at 40
Miles
Nearest Barpub:
Nere at 3
Miles
Nearest Golf:
Cognac at 20
Miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Nere at 3
Miles
Car: necessary
Le Chai is within easy reach of historic towns such as Cognac, with tours of the famous distilleries, Saintes, with its Roman amphitheatre and river excursions as well as the beautiful and ancient town of La Rochelle.
Swimming and boating available at St Jean d'Angely, Cognac and Saintes. Golf at Cognac and Saintes.
A wide variety of seaside resorts are only an hour away - Royan, Fouras and the long sandy beaches of the Ile d'Oleron. The internationally recognised La Palmyre Zoo is about an hour away and the European species zoo is quite close, along with the rare Poitou donkey breeding centre.
Excellent restaurants serving local seafood specialities are within 30 mins drive. Local towns and villages have markets, car boot sales (brocantes), concerts and activities through the season. The tourist offices are very helpful and are used to English visitors. We have been complimented on the peaceful setting, looking out over fields and the wonderful heated pool.