Extraordinary historical places and astonishing landscapes await you.
No overtourism here.
If you are tired of making constant mico-decisions, we have some recommendations for you.
In Saintes
For culture lovers : Saintes, with its medieval churches, pedestrian streets and quirky alleyways is a must visit . You can enjoy a 1.5 hour discovery trail to explore fascinating sites, including
the cloister of St Pierre Cathedral, the Tree of Liberty, the Ruelle de l'Hospice, the Rue de la Souche, the Gallo-Roman amphitheater, the Dupuy-Mestreau Museum, a perfectly preserved mansion overlooking the Charente river, filled with curisosities.
For foodies: we recommend la Musardière, la Terrasse, le Parvis, the St-Pierre market on Saturday mornings, local producers and No. 4 oysters : Charente-Maritime is the leading shellfish farming center in Europe...
Relax
After discovering the treasures of Saintes or enjoying a day at the seaside, you can enjoy moments of peace and quiet, of relaxation in the garden in a deckchair or hammock, surrounded by trees and birds.
For fans of activities: situated on the riverbanks of the Charente, there is a local beach for swimming just 800m away. You can also enjoy walks in the meadows along the Charente, cycling on the FlowVélo through the countryside; there is a golf course 15' away.
For music lovers, the Saintes festival will empty your mind ; you can also enjoy a cognac on a rooftop during the Cognac festival ...
In the garden
Enjoy the cottage, a bubble of nature hidden in the trees.
For fitness: you can enjoy yoga in the large wooded park with a mulberry plane tree as a natural parasol.
For happy hour : a tasting of local tasting in a deck chair on the edge of the Charente, alongside Pineau des Charentes, a local delicacy best enjoyed fresh.
A day at the sea
The Atlantic is just 40 kms away where you can find small islands or long sandy beaches and pine forests.
Away from overcrowded hotspots, we recommend le Platin, la Grande Côte, les Alassins in Oléron, and an unusual car-free island, Aix...,
A blissful day for sure.
Charming cottage at the country in Charente-Maritime for 4 persons