On the Southwest coast between the vineyards of Bordeaux & the châteaux of the Loire Valley is the Charente-Maritime. Its superb climate (2,250 hours of sunshine per year – 2nd only to the South of France) makes it attractive from early spring to late autumn. It boasts 300 miles of coastline, fine sandy beaches backed by fragrant pine forests and lively resorts. La Rochelle, Royan and the islands of Oléron, Aix and Ré provide year-round interest. Inland are Saintes and Cognac plus vast wooded valleys, the Poitou fens and Marais Poitevin with tranquil canals, the valley of Vienne and Charente rivers & of course the vineyards at Blaye and Bordeaux.
The “Tournesol” 6 bed Farmhouse
Tournesol (Sunflower) – A traditional 5 bed farmhouse & 1 bed annexe all on a single plot with a private stepped entry pool. Sleeps 2 to 12 comfortably (more on request). Located close to St Andre de Lidon near Cozes by the Gironde estuary coast. A short distance to the safe sandy beaches at Meschers, St George de Didonne & Royan. Easy road access via the A10 – 15 min to Pons or 25 to Saintes with low-cost flights into Bordeaux (South) and La Rochelle (North);
House & gite: 6 double bedrooms, bathroom (with roll top bath), 4 showers, 4 WCs, fully fitted kitchen, dining area, living room (wood burning stove, TV, CD & DVD), covered parking, central heating & private pool with outdoor table tennis.
