The gite is located close to local towns such as La Rochefocauld and Verteuil with their magnificent chateaux, markets and restaurants. We are 20 minutes from our nearest UK destination airport (Angouleme/ Ryan Air) and an hour from a further two airports, Poitiers/Limoges(RyanAir/Flybe). If you prefer to take the TGV train the nearest station is 25 minutes away in our local city, Angouleme. The ferry ports are between 4-6 hrs away.
Nearest beach: 130
Nearest airport: 25
Nearest port: 400
Nearest supermarket: 5
Local activities
Being based in the country but with easy access to the N10 motorway means that there is an abundance of activities available. If you like walking, cycling there a white lanes directly outside the property gates . Kayaking starts just a few kilometres away for the more adventurous whilst on the more relaxing days you can unwind at one of the numerous gourmet local restaurants.
In the local town (10 minutes away) there are shops including two supermarkets, chemist, boulangeries, restaurants, post office, tabac, etc.
Angouleme, Poitiers and Cognac all have many interesting things to see which includes shopping, museums, galleries, visit the Cognac distilleries and historical architecture. Further away you have the port of La Rochelle with its beautiful city centre and delicious sea food restaurants along the marina. Futuroscope, Valley of the Monkeys (primate park), and Snakes Island are just some of the many family day trips.