Location: Charente < France
Nearest Airport:
Angouleme at 28
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Nearest Ferry:
La Rochelle at 130
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 130.0
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Car: necessary
The major attractions of Chez Magnot are its peace and tranquillity, Walking, cycling and wildlife spotting are on the doorstep. Many attractive little villages are close by, A small village Valence, is a short beautiful walk away through the river valley where you will find a boulangerie and bar. 2 larger towns with several bars, boulangeries and supermarkets are within 8 kilometres.. Golf courses are a short drive away in Angouleme, Cognac and Congulons. Some fine restaurants can be found in Luxe, Neuille and Ruffec - the Chaval Blanc in Luxe being particularly recommended.
Angouleme is the largest local city, and the bars and restaurants in the old quarter are quite lovely. The city ramparts host an annual historic car race each September which is high in the French social calendar. Further afield are the historic cities of Limoges and Poitier. The science park Futuroscope at Poitier and Monkey Valley (Vallee des Singes ) for the kids are required visiting.