Holiday Farmhouse Poitou Charentes, La Rochelle, France

Located near La Rochelle in a region called the Charente Maritime on the South-West coast of France.
Nearby are the historic towns of La Rochelle, Cognac and Rochefort.
Unspoilt sandy beaches are a short drive away with easy access to the beautiful islands of Ile de Ré and the Ile d'Oleron.

Places to visit include:

• La Rochelle is a lively vibrant city with lots of atmosphere, there is the famous FrancoFolies rock festival held in July, Jazz festivals, boat show (le grand Pavoir), car rally's through the streets, street entertainers, and an amazing food market every day. Along the fortified port there are possibly hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bars, most over-looking the old port. La Rochelle also hosts the largest marina in Europe and daily boat trips to the local islands and Fort Boyard, Europe's largest Aquarium, many museums, bowling and animal parks. There is a casino, a Michelin 2 star restaurant, fantastic shops and boutiques, alongside seafood restaurants and beaches.
  
  
• Chatelaillon is the nearest beach to our gites. It's a great seaside resort with miles of beautiful long sandy beaches, dotted with bars and restaurants, an Aquatic park and a Casino overlooking the sea.
  
  
• Cognac is just one hours drive away with all the famous distilleries Henessey, Courvoisier and Martell that you can visit and take tours of them. The drive takes you through miles upon miles of vineyards.
  
  
• Rochefort is a smaller town compared to La Rochelle, with the historic Corderie Royale, and Roman spa, the building of the ship ‘Hermione' using traditional hand tools and old techniques, the Transponder bridge, Conservatoire du Begonia (Frances largest Begonia collection), great markets and shops. Just south of Rochefort you'll find the estuary of the Charente river and situated closeby is a small town called Marennes which is famous for the production of Oysters. Also well worth a visit is the fortified town of Brouage .
  
  
• Saintes is 45mins drive, a beautiful town with many restaurants and shops, there you'll find interesting Roman remains and amphitheatre.
  
  
• Venise Vert is about a 30mins drive north from here, totally different to here it's very flat with an intricate canal system to explore, you can hire kayaks or even electric boats for the whole family.
  
  
• Ile de Ré is just off the coast of La Rochelle you'll find this pretty island, with the beautiful fishing ports of St. Martin and La Flotte with their lovely boutiques, café's and restaurants, donkey's wearing gingham trousers give rides to children and adults! You'll also find the fantastic beach of Le Bois Plage along with many others. A destination for movie stars and chic Parisiennes alike.
  

With as many hours of sunlight annually as the Mediterranean coast, it is ideal for everyone here, there are lots of places to visit and things to keep everyone happy. Including those just wanting to relax!

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