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Situated in Charente Maritime which claims to be the second sunniest area in France, La Sauzaie is a pretty hamlet located on the edge of the beautiful Forest Of Chize.
The village of Dampierre Sur Boutonne with it's array of shops and restaurant/bar is just 2km away.
La Sauzaie is 40 minutes from the coast. |
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There is lots to do and see within the region suiting all ages, tastes and pockets!
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| Beaches: |
Nearest beach - Chatelaillon Plage (about 45 mins)
also Royan, La Cote Sauvage, Ile d' Olreon and Ile de Re. |
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| Sports: |
Aquatic complex - St Jean D'Angeley with jacuzzi, sauna, aqua gym, water polo clubs.
Open air pool - Aulnay.
Golf - Cognac, Saintes. |
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| Culture: |
Theatre - St Jean, La Rochelle, Cognac, Saintes.
Cinema - St Jean, La Rochelle, Cognac, Rochefort.
History - La Rochelle. |
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Places of
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Cognac - Situated on the beautiful river Charente. Take a tour around the famous distilleries of Hennessey, Remy Martin and Martell.
Bordeaux - (90 mins) An impressive city and one of the worlds most important wine centres.
Melle - (30 mins) Artisan shops and jazz festivals.
Poitiers - Interesting city. Visit Futuroscope - the theme park of moving pictures.
Forest of Chize - For beautiful walks or visit Zoorama.
Marias Poitevin - Punt along France's 'Green Venice'.
La Rochelle - Harbour, aquarium, excellent restaurants. |
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| Shopping: |
La Rochelle, Saintes, Niort. Supermarkets also at Auinay and St Jean.
Markets at Auinay Sunday am and St Jean D'Angeley Wednesday and Saturday am. |
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| Food / Restaurants: |
Local specialities include foie gras and a wonderful array of fresh sea food. Plenty of excellent restaurants eateries. |
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| Don't forget the 'fromage routes' and local vineyards who are all happy to oblige with tasting!! |
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 Futuroscope, PoitiersFort at La Rochelle |
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| Aulnay | 10 Minutes |
| St Jean D'Angeley | 20 Minutes |
| Melle | 30 Minutes |
| Cognac | 35 Minutes |
| Rochefort | 40 Minutes |
| Saintes | 40 Minutes |
| La Rochelle | 50 Minutes |
| Poiters | 50 Minutes |
| Bordeaux | 90 Minutes |
Boating Lake at St Jean D'Angeley |
Carting at St Jean D'Angeley |
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