SUGGESTED
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PARK NAUTILAS WATER PARK.
Approx 30 minutes drive. Park Nautilas is situated just off
the N141 near Angouleme. Lake/river with canoes and safe swimming
beach with life-guard.
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JARNAC
Approx 45 minutes drive. Jamac and the surrounding area are
near Cognac are excellent for tasting wine, pineau and cognac.
On the river in Jamac there are canoes for hire and boat trips
on the river Charente.
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ROYAN
Situated on the Atlantic coast Royan offers beautiful beaches
with miles of golden sands. The town itself has many pavement
cafes providing for all tastes, from chips with everything to
French cuisine at its best. The locally caught sea food is delicious.
Between Royan and St-Palais-Sur-Mer there are many areas where
you can park your car, free of charge and walk through a small
band of trees to the sandy beaches. On the same road is the
zoo and a large water park.
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SWIMMING LAKES
There are numerous lakes in the Charente many of which have
designated swimming beaches/areas. The nearest one to Maison
Renard is at Roumazieres. It isn't signposted but drive through
Roumazieres towards Limoges and turn right at the second set
of traffic lights onto the D 161 drive for approx 1 mile past
the cemetery on the left 100yds turn left and onto a gravel
road, down the hill and the swimming area and lake are visible.
A life guard is usually on duty. Everything is free and there
is a small kiosk selling drinks and ice-creams. A shower is
also available for use after swimming.
Another very nice lake with designated swimming areas and life
guards is La Casa Nat and La Plage de la Guerlie at Videix.
Both have restaurant/cafe facilities. This lake is just off
the D13 from La Rochefoucauld near Vemeuil.
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LOCAL MARKETS
Roumazieres has a Sunday morning market.
Chasseneuil has a Tuesday morning market.
Rouillac has a monthly market on the 27th, this is the main market for the area.
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La Valliee des Singes
(Valley of the monkeys)
Just over an hour away, well worth a visit for adults and children.
0545 892020
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LIMOGES Pottery.
Maison de La Porcelaine at Aixe-sur-Vienne, is well worth a
visit, they carry an extensive stock of both quality and utility
porcelain and is ideal for present hunting. You can also see
them working in the factory, and it is easy to find being on
the hill by the river.
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