Where can you go?

Bordeaux, Cognac, St Emilion, La Rochelle and the many tourist centres in the Dordogne are all within easy reach, with Aubeterre-sur-Dronne only 5km away. Aubeterre has been designated one of the prettiest villages in France and has the largest monolithic church in Europe, as well as a wonderful Romanesque church.

There are several attractive bars and restaurants around the square, a charming puppet theatre giving shows in English and a bank, Post Office and Chemist.

Chalais, 7km away, a small chateau town, has a large traditional market on Monday mornings selling local produce.  There are several doctors, dentists and chemists and a supermarket.

What can you do?

As well as our own pool and large garden, there is a tennis court in the village, horse riding nearby and a sandy river beach at Aubeterre. Here bikes can be hired, and fishing permits can be bought, for fishing from the river Dronne, which flows alongside the town.  Kayaks and canoes can be hired here too. The nearest golf course is about 10km away, and there are 2 leisure lakes about 20mins drive away. There are plenty of family restaurants nearby serving excellent food at very reasonable prices including the famous Relais de Chateau at Chalais. The area abounds with wild flowers and interesting birds and there are many recognised country walks.

The main production area for Cognac is only about 50 minutes away in the town of Cognac itself.  There are a number of houses around here to visit including Hennessy and Martells, both of which have organised tours.

For wine, Bordeaux is about 90 minutes drive away and to get there you go through Libourne and the famous vineyards of Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol.  Fronsac is about 1 hour away, and St Emilion only 45 minutes.  Bergerac and Monbazillac are also close by, with the latter having a large modern tasting centre.

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