POITOU-CHARENTES
Charente Maritime by Janet Meredith
The official symbol of this beautiful department of the Charente Maritime is that of a blue bird and a green bird, representing the total fusion of land and sea, gently lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. In fact there are over 420 kms of beautiful beaches, many of them holding the coveted blue flag...READ MORE
Charente Maritime - La Rochelle by Gus Coulton
Things are like they used to be
Part of the attraction of rural France to the British, it is said, is that they find visiting it to be like stepping back in time. Certainly, the holidays that are enjoyed in the Charente Maritime are reminders of those I experienced as a child...READ MORE
Charente by Heather Brice
The Charente..........back in the year 1515 when he became King of France, François 1er declared The Charente to be the most beautiful river in all his kingdom.
The name Charente actually comes from the old gallic word meaning ‘sandy’, and when you say it even the word sounds soft and relaxing, soothing and peaceful. The River Charente slowly and softly meanders through the vines, woodlands and watermeadows of the area in just the same way...READ MORE
Deux-Sevres by Helen Corrie
Welcome to the Deux-Sevres. The Deux-Sevres (Dept 79) is in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, between the regions of the Pays de la Loire to the north and west, and Aquitaine (including the well-known departments of the Gironde and the Dordogne) to the south. Deux-Sevres enjoys 2,600 hours of glorious sunshine per year; in this respect it is second only to the Mediterranean, but offering a more verdant, gentler landscape. ...READ MORE
Vienne by Louise Finch
There are rivers, parks, gardens, churches, zoos, museums, bird shows, fascinating reptiles, medieval cities, an ostrich farm, trotting races, abbeys, dog sledding, microlighting, vélo-rail, troglodyte caves, chateaux, car racing, golf, horse-riding, canoeing, country markets – in fact, there is so much to see and do in Vienne that you will need more than one holiday...READ MORE
Poitou-Charentes for families by Richard Dale
This sunny region of France is most famous for it
unspoiled countryside, historic villages, markets, restaurants and fantastic
seafood, but it also provides a wealth of things to do for families with
children of all ages. The area is still developing its tourist infrastructure,
so there are new attractions opening up every year as it becomes more and more
popular...READ MORE
Your Holiday Matters - approved properties
Le Petit Manoir,sleeps up to 7, 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms and private pool
Le Petit Manoir du Tartre is a beautiful Charentaise house, which has been professionally
restored by French craftsmen. In a tiny hamlet, near the Gironde Estuary with
its fantastic array of flora and fauna, Le Petit Manoir is situated in a protected
nature area and has glorious views towards the Gironde, with its own wooded
land and huge barn detached from the house. The area is rich in wildlife and
perfect for cycling and walking. This fantastic holiday home offers you three
bedrooms, three W.C.s and two beautifully tiled shower rooms
plus your own secluded 10.5 m x5m swimming pool complete with Roman steps, safety ledge and
solar shower.
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4 bedroom Farmhouse, sleeps 9, 2 bath/shower rooms, private pool
With superb uninterrupted views over the French countryside, you may find it difficult to tear yourself away from our little peace of heaven. You will find it nestled at the end of a small hamlet of eight houses, a stroll away to the village of Boisme, where you can enjoy a drink in the bar or collect your freshly made bread from the boulangerie.
Though L'Espoir was built almost a century ago, we have tenderly combined modern-day living with its many original features. The house generously accommodates eight people in four spacious bedrooms, with two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen-diner with original Charentaise fireplace, separate dining room, and lounge with wood burner.
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La Renaudrie (Charente Maritime)
La Renaudrie is a nineteenth century 'petite Maison de Maitre', which has recently undergone a luxurious and total restoration in 2006. It is set amongst vineyards and sunflower fields overlooking a valley, which gently slopes towards the Gironde estuary.
The light and airy house can sleep 10 having five double bedrooms, (three en-suite). The dining area, sitting room and new kitchen are combined into one comfortable space. The 11m x 6m L-shaped pool has been designed for family holidays set in a fenced area and equipped with an alarm. The garden has plenty for children to do with a 14' trampoline, a swing/slide/climbing frame and a Wendy House.
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3 gites - each sleeps 2 + 2; sunny swimming pool
Welcome....to our delightful self-catering holiday cottages at La Charronnière in the Vienne countryside. Located in south Vienne on the borders of Deux Sèvres and north Charente, La Charronnière offers all its visitors a welcoming break in one of the most delightful regions in France.
Renowned for its climate, the Poitou-Charentes is an easy trip from the UK with excellent transport links. Our family-friendly, self-catering gîtes, ideal for couples and young families, are situated in tranquil countryside with many attractions and local village events within easy reach.
Please visit our website www.lacharronniere.com for further information.
Three gites sleeping 2 - 5 people
We
have three gites for holiday rental in a lovely 17th century farmhouse.
Surrounded by extensive gardens and meadows, the comfortable properties sleep from two to five people.
Close to Cognac and the Charente river, surrounded by the attractive Charente countryside, and less than an hour from fine sandy beaches, so ideally placed for a visit to the region.
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Four holiday cottages sleeping 5-7 people
Four
child-friendly gites in the Poitou-Charentes, well placed for both sandy
beaches and for exploring the inland regions of Poitou-Charentes.
The properties, well located and on the edge of a small village, have been carefully restored to retain their individual character, and come equipped with all the facilities you need for your relaxing holiday.
We also have a solar-heated swimming-pool and splashpool, table tennis in the barn, and ample room for football.
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