Nearby are the pretty communes of Baignes (5 mins drive) which offers two more boulangeries, wine bar, restaurants, pharmacy, post office and a small Intermarche. Further afield is the beautiful town of Jonzac (10 mins drive) with its stunning Chateaux and a great selection of restaurants, bars, weekly markets, thermal springs and Les Antilles a great indoor swimming pool complex.

For those looking to experience French markets they are held weekly in many of our local towns including Baignes, Jonzac, Montendre and Chalais. During the summer there are also some fantastic night markets in Jonzac and Montendre with food, wine and music!

Within a short drive of our Gite are several beach lakes, great for swimming and sunbathing and many with aquatic activities and play areas for children. The fantastic Atlantic coast beaches of Royan and La Palmyre are within 1 hour 15 mins drive.

There are many fantastic places in the region to visit including; Aubeterre-sur-Drone a beautiful town which is great for lunch with boutique shops and subterranean church which is well worth a visit; Blaye which is a lovely little town situated on the Gironde with a beautiful citadel; Angouleme a beautiful historic town which hosts a classic car rally every year and is also great for shopping and lunch in the old town; Bordeaux is beautiful with great shops, restaurants and museums and St Emillion, highly recommended for the various wine tours which are available - a great day out!

The Gite is within easy reach of both Bordeaux (approx. 1 hour drive) and La Rochelle (1 hour 30 mins) airports.