Our closest neighbours are Le Cep Enchante, they are a 7-generation family winery one minute walk from the house. There you will find a shop selling Cognacs, Pineau as well as their award-winning wines from organic farming. The vineyard extends to over 65 hectares. Le Cep Enchante also offers activities such as an escape game, treasure hunt, journey through the vineyards and swin golf. Also on offer are tasting workshops, where you can chose between their wines, Pineau and Cognacs for tasting.
The village of Neuvicq-le-Chateau (2 mins) has a chateau which is open to the public. There is also a village boulangerie.
The village of Macqueville (3 mins) offers a small grocery shop, post office and restaurant, as well as a 12th century church.
The nearby towns of Rouillac (10 mins), Jarnac (17 mins) and Cognac (20 mins) provide amenities including supermarkets, markets, restaurants, bars and shops. These towns provide plenty of options for nightlife and entertainment.
The Charente river runs through the region and provides opportunities for canoeing, swimming, relaxing on inland beaches, fishing, walking and cycling. The Flow Velo, an amazing cycle/walking path along the Charente, can be found less than 20 mins from the house.
Angouleme is just over half an hour away, it is the largest urban centre in the area. Here you will find many restaurants and shops. The old centre, with its elevated position, is worth exploring. There is also a TGV station, from where Paris can be reached in about 2 hours, and Bordeaux in about 40 mins.
With its Roman remains, amphitheatre and cobble streets, Saintes is worth a visit. It only takes 45 mins to reach and could be combined with a trip to the coast.
Famous coastal places like Royan (1 hr 10 mins), La Palmyre (1 hr 20 mins), Ile d’Oleron and Ile-de-Re, both are connected to the mainland by bridge (1 hr 25 mins), La Rochelle (1 hr 25 mins), the Cote Sauvage (1 hr 30 mins) with their beautiful beaches, lots of history, culture and things to see and do, are all ideal for a daytrip.
The closest train station is in Jarnac (17 mins).
The nearest international airports are in La Rochelle (1 hr 25 mins), Poitiers (1 hr 20 mins), Limoges (1 hr 35 mins) and Bordeaux (1 hr 45 mins).
Accessibility from the ferry ports in Saint-Malo (4 hrs 15 mins) and Cherbourg (5 hrs 45 mins) is great. While the drive from Calais takes about 7.5 hours.
La Botte holiday home 