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Charming holiday cottages at a riverside location in the peace and tranquility of the sun-drenched region of Charente Maritime.
In The Area
Bring your bikes for beautiful rides on quiet country roads.
Bring your buckets and spades for day trips to the coast (La Rochelle, Ile de Re, Ile d'Oléron etc.). About 1 hour distant are Cognac, Angouleme, Futuroscope, (Poitiers) and Royan.
Bring your shopping baskets for visits to colourful Wednesday and Saturday markets in St Jean d'Angely.
Bring your camera of course to photograph the many stunning romanesque churches and historical monuments in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, Aulnay de Saintonge, Saintes, Rochefort, etc
Chateau de DampierreIn Dampierre you will find a beautiful Renaissance chateau recently restored following a fire in 2002. The chateau has an award-winning garden and an art collection featuring works by Salvador Dali. © chateau_dampierre_Devaud.JPG = Photo Emmanuel Devaud, Pays des Vals de Saintonge |
Baudets du PoitouClose to Dampierre is the breeding centre for the "Baudet du Poitou"; The delightful donkey is classified as a rare breed and is undergoing a breeding programme to restore its fortunes. The kids will love a trip to see these delightful animals at close quarters. http://www.charente-maritime.org/pays_vals-de-saintonge/pole-nature/poles_dampierre.php |
Church of St Pierre, AulnayThe region has a wealth of important Romanesque architecture. One of the principal examples of this can be found in Aulnay with its magnificent Romanesque church classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. © Aulnay1_Foussard.jpg = Photo Philippe Foussard, Pays des Vals de Saintongehttp://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/aulnay-de-saintonge-church |
Market at St Jean d'AngelySt Jean d'Angely is only 20 minutes away and has a superb market on Wednesdays; it is even better on Saturdays! Wander the ancient streets or watch the world go by from the comfort of your table at one of the many cafés or restaurants http://ot.angely.net/ |
La Rochelle: The HarbourLa Rochelle is well worth a visit; browse the colourful shops in the arcaded streets and enjoy lunch at one of its numerous harbourside restaurants. The international standard Aquarium will delight both old and young! http://www.larochelle-tourisme.com/ |
Charente MaritimeIn our "département" of Charente Maritime, discover Saintes, the ancient roman city, where its amazing amphitheatre can be seen. The former naval base of Rochefort has preserved its rope-making factory, of notable architectural interest, and can offer its visitors numerous places of interest such as the remarkable collection of Begonias and the house of Pierre Loti, celebrated French writer. http://www.en-charente-maritime.com/ |
La CharenteYou could also explore neighbouring Charente, renowned for its prestigious brands of Cognac, many are based in the town of the same name less than an hour from here; http://www.lacharente.com/ |
