Local Services...
There is a variety of restaurants within easy reach with excellent menu choice and inexpensive prices.
The nearby towns of Néré and Aulnay offer a selection of shops, supermarket, weekly market, bars and restaurants, plus English speaking Doctor and Dentist.
Where to go...
The Forest of Aulnay, a short walk from the cottage, is teeming with wildlife and is ideal for family picnics, or intrepid adventures.
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Follow the Boutonne valley with its Romanesque art treasures, vineyards and the loveliest Chateau in the region at Dampierre, just 15 minutes away.
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Medieval history, Chateaux and vineyards. Within minutes in every direction.
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Walking or cycling right from your front door.
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Golf. There are seventeen courses in the Poitou Charentes.
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Fishing. Trout, specimen carp, pike or just some entertainment for the kids.
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Family Activities. Lots to do, from the high-tech Futuroscope theme-park to relaxed mini-cruises on the Charente.
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Beaches and Watersports. A selection of beautiful beaches stretch along the Atlantic coast. Also, an assortment of recreational lakes within a few miles of the cottage for swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing.
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You will need a car to get around
The enchanting hamlet of La Foye de Vinax provides a peaceful and relaxing retreat, yet has the whole of the Poitou Charentes within around an hour’s journey.
A gloriously tranquil, unspoiled setting, perfect for French country living and a relaxed, refreshing holiday.
