Tin'as Café, the legendary café "where the cook sings" 7 minutes from the Tour de Beaumont, in Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde. Distance to gite: 11km/13 minutes by car. Address: 1 Pl. Pierre Henri Simon, 17240 Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde WEB SITE http://tinascafe.fr/ Created in 1995 on the Nonnes beach in Meschers, Tina's café has been based in Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde since March 2020. Tina's café, the legendary Meschers café on Plage des Nonnes, has moved to a small village in Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde. It's a new challenge for this venue for artists' and writers' residencies, exhibitions, music and theater workshops, and writing workshops. It's also a café in the center of the village, open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can find [...]

Le Domaine du Chêne The limited edition single cask cognac was named best cognac in the world in London. in May 2020. 1 minute walk / 600 m Address: 20 rue des Chênes, 17800 Saint Palais de Phiolin Tel: 05 46 70 90 53 / 06 14 90 47 21 Mail: contact@ledomaineduchene.fr Website: www.ledomaineduchene.fr May 20, 2020 Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin (17): Doussoux-Baillif cognac takes top honors in London Doussoux-Baillif XO single cask cognac, produced in a limited edition, has been named the world's best cognac for the first time in London. "London is a hub in the world of spirits, it's one of the international competitions that also concerns whisky, gin, tequila...", explains Joachim [...].

Talmont-sur-Gironde via the Caillaud cliffs - Barzan The walk along the Caillaud cliff path is a remarkable complement to a visit to Talmont, but it's also a walk in its own right. The view of Talmont and the bay You'll discover a superb view of the church overlooking the estuary. The view alone justifies this beautiful hike. A little further on, a few minutes' walk away, a splendid panoramic view of the bay, the port, the village, the church and the estuary... If you have left your car in Talmont's obligatory public parking lot (LINK HERE Parking Obligatoire, Talmont-sur-Gironde. 17120 Talmont-sur-Gironde) from the parking lots, you can walk to the cliff path: Take the [...]

Château de Jonzac For our first visit to the Château de Jonzac, after spending the day in the Antilles de Jonzac lagoon, we didn't have much time and the day was drawing to a close... So we took the picturesque medieval street of Champagnac, a porch reaching out to us (between the hairdressing salon and the estate agency). Enter this street and you'll find yourself propelled back into the medieval era! Rue de Champagnac is one of the town's oldest streets. This medieval alleyway was restored in 1998. Its charm is undeniable, as you stroll along the cobblestones, passing under your tunnels, footbridges... A darker tunnel? Don't be afraid, just keep [...]

La Tour de Beaumont Distance: 14 km/19 minutes by car Short hike / Wide open space / Viewpoint If the weather is grey, or if you're looking for an outing close to the gite, and fancy a short hike with a beautiful view and wide open space, you can discover La Tour de Beaumont. Among the landscapes bordering the Gironde estuary is the terrier de Beaumont, overlooking the small road from Port-Maubert to La Rive, the port of Mortagne-sur-Gironde. At the top of the burrow stands the Beaumont tower, a lantern in the shape of a sugar loaf, visible from afar and a source of great curiosity. For [...]

Kayak and canoe day trip Distance: 7km/10 minutes by car Sports and leisure outing - Canoe routes on the Seugne River La Seugne Enjoy one of the most exciting adventures of your vacation! Discover the mills, islands and meanders of the Seugne, and rediscover sport and relaxation as you paddle along, on routes for all levels, chosen and prepared with the greatest respect for nature. The Seugne is a river in south-western France and a left-hand tributary of the Charente. The total length of the Seugne is 83.3 km1, making it the longest left-bank tributary of the Charente in Charente-Maritime. [...]

Wonderful Saintes Distance: 30 km / 29 minutes by car Abbeys and cloisters / Roman times / lively city / family or couple outing Saintes was founded over two thousand years ago by the Romans and is a pilgrimage stop on the Via Turonensis of the Camino de Santiago. The Basilica of Saint-Eutrope is part of the world heritage site "Les chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle en France". It's a small town, so you can enjoy it on foot and take your time. It has a very rich and interesting heritage to visit and enjoy. It has held the "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" label since 1990. It is extremely useful to obtain the [...]

A restaurant in Saintes? Our favorite restaurant, with its magnificent ambiance and setting: La Musardière Address: 29 Rue Alsace-Lorraine, 17100 Saintes Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to midnight. Sundays open from 11am to midnight. Tel: 05 46 74 34 87 WEB SITE https://lamusardiere-saintes.fr/ In the heart of the pedestrian streets and historic center of Saintes, La Musardière is a tea room, burnery, restaurant, meeting place and venue for concerts, exhibitions and cultural activities. In a unique setting created by artist Michel Ghougassian, Catherine and Gabriel, a master roaster, offer local, French and Iberian cuisine, daily specials, desserts and homemade coffees. Enjoy your meal in Marcel's small garden, and the courtyard [...].

Pons, the first capital of the Santon people Distance: 12 km/14 minutes by car Small village / walk / viewpoint Pons has a particularly rich history and ancient origins, making it one of the oldest towns in the department. Its foundation predates that of Saintes, Saint-Jean d'Angély, Saujon and Marennes, all Saintonge towns of Roman - rather than Celtic (Santonne) - origin, while most Aunis towns such as Châtelaillon-Plage, La Rochelle and Surgères are of medieval origin. The distant origins of Pons go back to the dawn of the Protohistoric period, when the sheltered rock site on the edge of the Soute valley favoured sedentarisation [...].

Le Paléosite Centre de Préhistoire sur Néandertal Distance: 35 km/ 37 minutes by car Special for families with children - Prehistoric activities, interactive rooms, life-size reconstructions, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor trails, daily prehistoric activities and cultural events... A fantastic time machine, the Paléosite takes you back to prehistory, between 15 billion years ago and 35,000 years ago, in the footsteps of Neanderthal ... On the program : cinema, reconstructions, interactive workshops and a nose-to-nose encounter with the Giants of Prehistory. Take a closer look at the lifestyles of our distant cousins in the archaeological collections. Outside, stroll through the 10-hectare park and discover reconstructions of prehistoric dwellings.

Le Château des Énigmes Distance: 10 km/11 minutes by car Special for families with children - Treasures of Saintonge - Renaissance castle and 10-hectare shady park - Escape game Le Château des Énigmes is a family theme park that invites you to discover the magnificent Château d'Usson and its park (10h) through a Pirate-themed adventure. The game trail lasts around 3 hours and is designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Through 27 stages, players progress to the heart of a Pirate story and face a variety of challenges. Skill, logic and, above all, good humor are essential to finding pirate Jack Rackham's fabulous treasure! The course allows [...]

Looking for a beach? There's plenty of choice when it comes to beaches. The first beach away from the gite is at Meschers-sur-Gironde, a pretty little village which, in addition to the beaches, offers a variety of activities such as visits to the troglodyte caves of Regulus and Matata, restaurants, a harbour, and so on. We particularly like Plage de Nonnes for the simple reason that it's the closest, only 35 minutes away, but also because it offers the possibility of enjoying a snack on the beach, with your feet in the sand, ideal for enjoying tapas or seafood while watching the children playing on the beach without having to get up from the table!: the beach [...].

Port de Vitrezay 17150 Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac: 30 minutes by car (27 km) Reception area to discover and book your activities Tel: 05 46 49 89 89 Mail: vitrezay@haute-saintonge.org Vitrezay is part of the Échappées Nature network, which brings together 50,000 hectares of fragile natural spaces, exceptional for their flora and fauna, their landscapes, but also their history and that of the men and women who have developed them. Vitrezay offers you a unique experience on a preserved site on the banks of Europe's largest estuary, the Gironde! Boats, carrelets, waterways and a host of activities for the whole family. Cruises with or without a stopover to discover the estuary, introductions to [...]

Base de loisirs de Jonzac Distance: 21km/24 minutes by car Swimming / adventure trails / water sports / canoeing The Base de Loisirs de Jonzac offers a wide range of activities all year round. In addition to footpaths for jogging or Sunday strolls, there's a pond for fishing, a restaurant for gourmets and, in fine weather, free supervised swimming. But what's even more appealing are the summer activities: tree climbing, zip-lining, rock-climbing, pitchoun area, and many others, all supervised for maximum safety and total fun. Balance in the air Among the most popular activities of the [...]

Hiking from Nauzan plage to Pont du diable A path to authenticity: the "sentier des douaniers" is a small path that communicates between two worlds, between the pleasure of our senses and the understanding of our thoughts, between nothingness and reality. More than a path, it's an atmosphere, a cloud of emotions that blends introspection, contemplation, joy and an encounter with nature. Take a stroll and watch the boats casting off, the sailors at work in the morning, the seagulls in flight, recharge your batteries by contemplating the authenticity of this panorama, the knots and ropes, the masts, the engines, the fishermen. Stop time, take a break and rediscover the beauty of the landscape. A whole history With the creation of the [...]

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Travelling to France in times of COVID-19 We're delighted to be able to bring you up to date on the latest news concerning travel to France. As of Wednesday June 9, the French government is considerably simplifying travel rules for vaccinated people. If you're coming from the UK or any other orange country and are fully vaccinated, you'll be able to travel to France without any compelling reason, as long as you can show a negative PCR test within the last 72 hours. And you won't be required to stay in quarantine in France upon arrival. You'll find more details on international travel to France below. There are no restrictions [...]

"The sun is good, the rain is good, all noise is music. Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, it's all a series of happinesses. Even sorrow, even pain, even fatigue, all have a flavor of life." Before the rain: today we finally got out for a walk after weeks of confinement and curfew. We couldn't wait to get back to our coastline! First we drove 35 minutes to visit the beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. After the short walk, we got back in the car to visit Plage de Nauzan, located between the communes of Vaux-sur-mer and Saint-Palais-sur-mer, just 5 minutes from Plage du Bureau. It's a very pleasant little beach of fine sand, protected by a [...].

Who hasn't thought of breathing in the reborn flower, the regretted perfumes of its first springs... Here are a few photos taken in the garden when the first flowers arrived at the end of April 2021...;)

Dreams come true A change of lifestyle, to be closer to the sea, with more space and nature. That's all very well, but as summer approaches, the workload increases with all the preparations! We don't want you to miss a thing! :D Today we had very nice weather and I took the opportunity to check the bikes, inflate the tires, oil the chains, etc.... We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful Charente-Maritime ;)

This blog is dedicated to our love of Charente-Maritime. We're going to share all our favorites with you! Valérie Mother of a little Gabriel (9 years old), I worked for 16 years in the Paris region as a Major Export Saleswoman in the Agri-Food sector for supermarkets until the end of 2018. I then decided, in consultation with my family, to change my professional life and lifestyle. Today, I want to match my desires, my needs and my interests. As a nature lover who has traveled extensively and enjoys contact with people, I have chosen to become the manager of an estate with 4 rural gîtes in Phiolin. This professional reconversion, this life project, are not [...].