"Fantastic chateau, super, would certainly recommend."
The nearest airports are La Rochelle (70km) and Bordeaux (150km). The nearest town of Saintes is 15km away.
For the more adventurous guests, just 2km away from the chateau are sites offering water sports activities, in addition to nearby superb course river fishing locations and embarkation points cruises along the Charente River. A further 4km away are horse riding and tennis facilities, in addition to a superb wildlife reserve. For golfing enthusiasts there are 6 excellent 18-hole golf courses within easy reach of the chateau.
La Rochelle (60km), a fabulous historical harbour town with narrow streets and walkways is a just a short journey away from the chateau. The town also has a large aquarium. Saint Emilion (80km) is a stunning medieval city, which also acts as a gateway to Bordeaux's many vineyards. The coast is less than 45km away from the chateau and offers superb natural beaches for those making a day trip. The beaches are of a very high standard and frequented by numerous visitors throughout the summer months. The region is well renowned for its oysters which can be sampled in the many restaurants in the locale. The coast also offers easy access to the different islands in the area, most notably the favourite visitor destination islands of Ré, Aix and Fort Boyard.
The area surrounding the chateau is interspersed with numerous attractive villages, abbeys, castles and features to explore, including the ancient fortified town of Brouage and the village of Talmont. The historical castles of La Gataudière, and Panloy are a short journey away. Guests should take the opportunity to wander and explore these many local sites that so enrich this beautiful region of France.
The Chateau is close to the tranquil and idyllic surroundings of the Marais Poitevin, a locale offering lake swimming and canoeing facilities for the more adventurous. A themed historical adventure attraction is a short drive away at Puy du Fou, while in neighbouring Poitiers is the exciting Futuroscope theme park – a great attraction for adults and children alike.