Relax In The Charente, France
In the school holiday season this is a wonderful area for family holidays. However in the early and late
summer the region takes on different charms. The roads are even quieter and the restaurants and shops are
especially pleased to see you. And of course, flights can be very cheap particularly in mid-week.
La Renaudrie provides a peaceful haven for those who wish to explore the area, sample the excellent sea
food restaurants and investigate the liquid delights of Cognac, St Emillion and the Medoc.
If you are thinking of taking a break in this wonderful part of France
- not necessarily Saturday to Saturday - contact us with your plans
and we are sure to be able to offer a 'special offer' discounted price.
+44 (0) 208 741 2746 or 07957 364567
Go to relax-in-france.com
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The Charente-Maritime
on the south west coast of France enjoys the long hot summers
and mild winters so necessary for the production of the fine grapes
used make wonderful wines and cognac. Located with the Atlantic
to the west with its 200km of coastline, the Charente and Dordogne
to the east and the Gironde to the south, the Charente-Maritime
is a magnificent and exceptional part of France. This is a quiet
agricultural area, mostly vineyards and sunflower fields and maize,
yet close to the sea.
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The local vineyards are famous for their production of Cognac.
Pineau des Charentes, the local aperitif, is a blend of Cognac
and grape juice and delicious when served cold. There are many
local tiny wineries and distilleries where one can taste and buy
wine, Cognac and Pineau directly from the producers. Just follow
the hand-made signs on the sides of roads. La Renaudrie is 40
minutes away from Cognac, an interesting town to visit. We are
also 45 minutes from wonderful St. Emilion and less than an hour
from Bordeaux. The nearby world-famous wine region of Medoc is
worth visiting as are the nearer Cotes de Bourg and Cotes de Blaye.
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It is a five-hour drive from St Malo; it takes us ten hours from
the Channel Ports mainly via the north/south A10 motorway. It
has been made far easier since the new motorway was opened near
Alencon. Michelin’s website says that the journey takes
seven and a half hours. (Wow).
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