gite_holidays_in_france:surrounding area

A seemingly endless supply of wonderful cheeses is available in the region - most still made from the full rich goat's milk churned slowly and lovingly to create a cheese of individual character. Explore for the delight and novelty of unusual and rare varieties of wines the many vineyards located around the Marigny-Brizay. These wines of a delicate and individual character are created by the small but serious producer and merit a day devoted to their tasting. A day trip to the coast will avail you of a sumptious gastronomic indulgence in fish and seafood. The combination of sun and saltwater makes the Marennes-Oleron Basin one of the most abundant suppliers of oysters in France. Oysters, mussels, langoustines - if you are enamoured with seafood then an exploration of the coast is a must. Why not bring back to the gite some of the caviar from Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde to enjoy by the pool? If a trip to the coast, however, is not on your agenda then you can choose all the above produce and more from the many wonderful local markets

With Paris only 1 1/2 hours away on the efficient TGV you can combine all the tranquillity and peace of a rural hamlet with an opportunity to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world. For a trip into the future visit Futuroscope where a dramatic landscape of exhibits and rides provide an insight into the exciting world of multi-media technology. For sheer elegance and historic beauty a day in Poitiers should not be missed. Take a trip straight into the heart of this beautiful city where a myriad of charming paved walkways leads you through fascinating shops and boutiques. Pause for a moment at one of Poitier's elegant bars or cafes to admire the splendid church of 'Notre Dame le Grande' - its ornate carved stone facade arguably one of the greatest examples of 'Romanesque art in the world'.

Gites Holidays in France