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We are only ten minutes from historic Cognac, with it's ancient cobbled streets, pretty parks and gardens, shops and numerous bars and restaurants.
COGNAC:
- Visit cognac producers and sample the product.
- Take a trip on the lovely River Charente. (King Francois 1er said it was the most beautifull river in his kingdom)
- Superb golf course.
- Fishing, horseriding, karting, swimming.
FESTIVALS:
- June: Police Film Festival
- July: 6 day Blues Passion music festival with world famous performers and live music in the streets from morning until late at night.
- August: balloon meet
- September: "Coup de Chauffe" street theatre Festival of cognac
CLOSE BY:
- 30km of sandy uncrowded beaches less than an hour away.
- La Rochelle
- Zoo de La Palmyre
- Saintes
- St Jean d'Angely
- Marais Poitevin (Venise Verte) |
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Cognac Blues Passions festival. |
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Reconstructed Gabare - flat bottomed boat that was used for transporting eau de vie. |
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Spectacular Roman amphitheatre - Saintes |
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This lovely beach at Meschers, one in a series of pretty coves, is only 45 minutes away. |
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La Rochelle... probably the most attractive port on the western coast of France. So many things to see and do here, especially
the Aquarium and nearby Maritime Museum, interesting and fun for both adults and children. |
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