Activities and restaurants
Activities very close
At the gates of the house - Between nature and heritage, springs and woods, marked walks, path of St Jacques de Compostelle, circuit of 7 wash houses, mountain bike tours, aqueducts Gallo-Roman classified
Le Golf Rouyer Guillet - 18-hole course, all levels, on the route of the Gallo-Roman aqueducts - Fontcouverte - 5 min
La Flow Vélo - Along the Charente River, go towards the Dordogne or the ocean, on a bike ride from home or in a stage, electric bike rental - Chaniers - 10 mn
Saintes - Ancient Roman capital with a rich heritage ... The Arch of Germanicus, The Gallo-Roman amphitheater, The remains of the terms of St Saloine, The Ladies' Abbey, The Saint Peter's Cathedral, The St Eutrope Basilica and its crypt ,
The Fine Arts Museum, The Dupuy-Mestreau Museum - 10 minThe markets of Saintes -They are numerous, 6 days a week, in the morning: Tuesday cours Reverseaux Saint Louis, Wednesday place Cathédrale St Pierre, Thursday avenue Gambetta and avenue de la Marne, Friday cours Reverseaux Saint Louis, Saturday place Cathédrale St Pierre, Sunday avenue Gambetta and avenue from the Marne - 10 min
Bernard Palissy III river cruises - Discovering the bucolic Charente river and its gentle meanders aboard an electro-solar powered boat - 10 min
The festival of Saintes - International classical music festival, Ladies' Abbey, third week of July - 10 min
The Adventure park and visit of the Abbey of Fontdouce - When the beauty of Romanesque art and outdoor games go hand in hand - 15 min
The boaters of Port d'Envaux - Rental of canoes, kayaks, paddles, boats for a trip on the Charente river - catering - 15 min
The paleosite of St Césaire - Discovering the Neanderthals - 15 min
Activities within 30 minutes to 1 hour
Cognac - Its History and its great houses where to taste the famous beverage - 30 min
The ocean - Between beaches, coastal paths and squares - 30 min
Rochefort - The Corderie Royale and the Maritime Museum - 30 min
L'Hermione - Replica of the legendary frigate at Rochefort - 30 min
La Roche Courbon - Largest castle in Charente-Maritime and its listed gardens - 30 min
The Charentais archipelago - Its magnificent islands ... Ile Madame, Ile d'Aix, Ile de Ré, Ile d'Oléron - 45 min to 1 h
Our most beautiful villages in France - Talmont, Brouage, Mornac-sur-Seudre, La Flotte-en-Ré, Ars-en-Ré - 45 min to 1 h
La Rochelle - The famous beauty and rebel - 1 h
Les Francofolies - Festival of French song, old port of La Rochelle, second week of July- 1 h
Les Marais Poitevins - Quiet world in the middle of the canals - 1h
Bordeaux - The Gironde metropolis - 1 h
Restaurants and places to have a drink
Le Dallaison- 1 star 2021, terrace, local products in the spotlight, Saintes - 10 min
Le Relais du bois- Semi-gastronomic table, terrace and landscaped garden, concert, Saintes - 10 min
L'iode - Semi-gourmet table, seafood in the spotlight, Saintes - 10 min
Les Saveurs de l'Abbaye- Bistronomic cuisine at the gates of the Abbey aux Dames, Saintes - 10 min
Le Bâtia - Bistronomic cuisine, Charente river barge-restaurant in the city centre, Saintes - 10 min
La Cave passe à Table - Bistronomic cuisine, terrace, in the heart of the old town, Saintes - 10 min
La Terrasse- Bistronomic cuisine, terrace overlooking the river Charente, Saintes - 10 min
Insieme - THE Italian restaurant with delicious fresh pasta, Saintes - 10 min
La Musardière- Hispanic market cuisine served in an 18th century courtyard, concert, Saintes - 10 min
Le Bistrot des Halles- Market cuisine, terrace, lunchtime only, Saintes - 10 min
Le Sukhotaï- Thai food, Saintes - 10 min
Le Quai du Blues- Market food and tapas, large terrace and patio, concert, Saintes - 10 min
Au Vin Gourmand- Wine bar, tapas, terrace, concert, only in the evening, Saintes - 10 min
La Graine d'Orge- Beer bar, tapas, terrace, concert, evening only, Saintes - 10 min
Roselières - Semi-gourmet table, terrace, local caviar in the spotlight, Saujon - 20 mn
Le Scorlion- Semi-gastronomic table, terrace overlooking the courtyard, Saint Jean d'Angély - 20 min
La Nauve - gastronomic table, park, the products of the vegetable garden are kings, Cognac
L'Indigo by Martell- Tapas, roof top, terrace, summer only, Cognac - 25 min
Bar Le Luciole- Cognac tasting, large and nice selection, terrace, Cognac - 25 min
La Maison Blanche- Market food and pizzas, swimming pool, terrace, dancefloor, beach front, Vaux sur Mer - 30 min
La Retenue - Market kitchen, terrace, feet in the water by the beach, Fouras - 45 min
Manger sur la plage - 1 bib gourmand, terrace overlooking the beach, Gillardeau oysters, Marennes - 45 mn
La Ribaudière- 1 star, terrace and garden, Bourg sur Charente - 45 min
Christopher Coutanceau- 3 stars 2022, sublimated fish, La Rochelle - 1 h
L'hysope- 1 star, terrace and patio, La Jarrie - 1 h
L'Insulaire - Fine and creative cuisine, excellent value for money, Ile d'Aix, boarding Fourras - 1 h