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Cognac

An interesting town and a visit to one of the distilleries is very worthwhile. The Remy Martin tour is particularly recommended. Wine and cognac is used to produce the local speciality drink, Pineau, an aperitif sold by many local farmers. Incidentally many of the...

Talmont and Moulin de Fa

A pretty village on the Estuary possessing many narrow lanes, lined with hollyhocks. It is a very good centre for shopping and buying local arts and crafts and has a fine Romanesque church in one of the most spectacular settings overlooking the waves. Just outside...

Royan

A pleasant lively seaside resort with lovely beaches and many good seafood restaurants around the harbour. There is a superb indoor market every morning.  Every summer there is always something going on – concerts on the beach, music festivals, circuses, all...

Port Maubert and Mortagne

Our two nearest local fishing ports, (2 and 3 miles away respectively) offer a choice of restaurants, cafes and bars and are interesting places to stroll by the water’s edge. Great places for cycling and fishing ! Port Maubert, St Fort sur Gironde Mortagne sur...

St Fort sur Gironde 

Our local town ( 1 mile down the hill) has a very well stocked little Co-op, a pharmacy, baker, post office, ATM , newspaper and tobacconist and a bar/restaurant etc. as well as a lovely historic Romanesque church . There is also a market of local produce, twice a...