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LOCAL AREA

Located in Charente Maritime, the second sunniest region in France, Fontdouce is in a totally secluded position, yet only minutes from Cozes the nearest small town. The whole area is famous for its vineyards, sunflowers and oysters. Many lovely small towns are located on the Gironde estuary, which is famous for its Cockleshell heroes of World War II.

Click on the links below to visit various websites (the red links are in English and the blue are in French):

  • Cozes has a weekly market on a Wednesday and a supermarket. There is an excellent heated outside public swimming pool. Also banks and Post Office.
  • One mile from Arces-sur-Gironde, the nearest village which has a small boulangere/store. Excellent restaurant The Cottage, English speaking.
  • Minutes from the coast at Talmont, a pedestrianised village built in 1094, lovely for walking and exploring the chapel shaped in the prow of a ship.
  • Wonderful sandy beaches at Meschers, St George and Royan. Plus an excellent High Wire experience at St. George, all only a few minutes from Fontdouce
  • Royan is a large coastal town which has a Sunday market, fully rebuilt followng World War II this is worth a visit.
  • La Palmyre zoo, one of the largest in Europe is only 40 minutes away.
  • Close to the town of Pons, with its old town ramparts
  • Close to Saintes, a Roman town offering interesting architecture and river trips.
  • Close to Jonzac, which has a new water park Les Antilles de Jonzac with leisure facilities for all ages.
  • Easy reach of the lovely village of Mortagne, with its marina and restaurants.
  • Golf is available at Saintes, Royan and Cognac, all within easy reach.
  • Many excellent local restaurants. Our favourites are The Cottage in Arce and La Table in Meursac. This entire coast is famous for its oysters.
  • Wonderful walking and cycling in the area.
  • Ferries available across the Gironde to the Medoc area.
  • Only 1.5 hours to Bordeaux and Cognac area.
  • Only 1.5 hours to Futuroscope.

All this in total seclusion, yet only 20 minutes from A10 junction 36.