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We are only twenty 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: - April: Police Film Festival
- July: 4 day Blues Passion music festival with world famous performers and live music in the streets from morning until late
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 and Jazz festival.
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Reconstructed Gabare
flat bottomed boat used for transporting eau de vie.
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Spectacular Roman amphitheatre - Saintes
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Meschers
This lovely beach at 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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