Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Places nearby to eat
La Guinguette du port des Callonges
delicious tapas and cocktails! 15 mins drive from us.
Best local Boulangerie and Patisserie. Perfect for breakfast pastries. 5 minute drive from us.
D'ici & d'ailleurs
Best local Boulangerie and Patisserie. Perfect for breakfast pastries. 5 minute drive from us.
Le domaine du seudre
2 Le Railfine dining
Bistrot du Port , l ‘ Espérance
42 Rue du Porteat outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the port
Le Cheval Blanc
11 Av. de la Républiquedelicious food, highly recommend
if your looking for large portions, this is your place! pizza and steak house. Restaurant and take away.
Pizzeria Chez Feu-Feu
2 Rue des Douvesif your looking for large portions, this is your place! pizza and steak house. Restaurant and take away.
Bikki beach
cocktails and tapas style food on the beach.
Le Petit Port
3 Cr du PortRestaurant La Boucherie
12 mins from us. great burgers!
Local hotel with a good bar and restaurant. Only 10 minutes away. Their food comes highly recommended.
Hôtel restaurant de l'union
31 Av. de la RépubliqueLocal hotel with a good bar and restaurant. Only 10 minutes away. Their food comes highly recommended.
Good British Pub Grub, only... In France! Fish n Chips, Burgers, Sunday Roasts ect
Twin Lakes Caravan Park
3 Rue de la Borne GriseGood British Pub Grub, only... In France! Fish n Chips, Burgers, Sunday Roasts ect
Superb local french restaurant. delicious food. Fresh ingredients. Great value carte de jour. Also has a terrace which is lovely on sunny days.
La Forge
Superb local french restaurant. delicious food. Fresh ingredients. Great value carte de jour. Also has a terrace which is lovely on sunny days.
La Forge
Sightseeing
10 mins drive
Port de Vitrezay / Pole-nature Vitrezay is a renowned nature reserve on the bank of the Gironde in Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac.
Boat trips
Music events
Fishing
Horse rides
Donkeys
Cycling (and cycle hire)
Electric bike hire too!
Archery
Kayaking
Restaurant and bar
Park and picnic area
Ample parking
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Port de Vitrezay
62 Port de Vitrezay10 mins drive
Port de Vitrezay / Pole-nature Vitrezay is a renowned nature reserve on the bank of the Gironde in Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac.
Boat trips
Music events
Fishing
Horse rides
Donkeys
Cycling (and cycle hire)
Electric bike hire too!
Archery
Kayaking
Restaurant and bar
Park and picnic area
Ample parking
Port des Callonges
beautiful port with two restaurants and a park. 20 mins
20 mins drive
World-famous Thermal Spa
Town Shops
Supermarkets
Out of town shopping
Water park and leisure centre
Fishing
Leisure lake and activites
(great for the kids of all ages!)
Squash Courts
Massage
Restaurants
Nearest McDonald’s!
Market
Train to Bordeaux / Royan / La Rochelle
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Jonzac
20 mins drive
World-famous Thermal Spa
Town Shops
Supermarkets
Out of town shopping
Water park and leisure centre
Fishing
Leisure lake and activites
(great for the kids of all ages!)
Squash Courts
Massage
Restaurants
Nearest McDonald’s!
Market
Train to Bordeaux / Royan / La Rochelle
25 mins drive
Charming sailing marina with a few
restaurants and bars plus...
Brocantes
Children’s play park
Picnic area
Food shacks
Boulangerie
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Mortagne-sur-Gironde
25 mins drive
Charming sailing marina with a few
restaurants and bars plus...
Brocantes
Children’s play park
Picnic area
Food shacks
Boulangerie
35 mins drive
Discover this fortified city on the banks of the Gironde, classified among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France”
12th century Church
Shops
Restaurants
Bars,
Ice cream parlour
Picnic area
Donkey rides
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Talmont-sur-Gironde
35 mins drive
Discover this fortified city on the banks of the Gironde, classified among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France”
12th century Church
Shops
Restaurants
Bars,
Ice cream parlour
Picnic area
Donkey rides
40 mins drive
Famous for its limestone cliffs with
troglodyte caves carved into the cliff face.
Also boasts 5 beaches in the resort.
History
Beaches
Beach bar
Restaurants
Sailing activities
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Meschers-sur-Gironde
40 mins drive
Famous for its limestone cliffs with
troglodyte caves carved into the cliff face.
Also boasts 5 beaches in the resort.
History
Beaches
Beach bar
Restaurants
Sailing activities
Blaye citadelle, I recommend the tour of the caves and underground pathways. The citadelle has lots of restaurants and shops to visit. The Saturday market located next to here is one not to miss too!
Tourist Office of Blaye
1 Pl. de la CitadelleBlaye citadelle, I recommend the tour of the caves and underground pathways. The citadelle has lots of restaurants and shops to visit. The Saturday market located next to here is one not to miss too!
30 mins drive
A cultural, historical delight
30 minutes south of here!
18th century Citadel
Shops, restaurants, bars
Market (Wednesday & Saturday)
Ferry to the Medoc
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Blaye
30 mins drive
A cultural, historical delight
30 minutes south of here!
18th century Citadel
Shops, restaurants, bars
Market (Wednesday & Saturday)
Ferry to the Medoc
10 mins drive
Supermarket
Outdoor swimming pool
Chateau / massage
Market
Boulangerie
Patisserie
Tabac
Restaurant / Bar
Pizzeria
Soubran Lake
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Mirambeau
10 mins drive
Supermarket
Outdoor swimming pool
Chateau / massage
Market
Boulangerie
Patisserie
Tabac
Restaurant / Bar
Pizzeria
Soubran Lake
30 mins drive
A medieval city with plenty of character and culture
Donjon
Pilgrims Hospital
Castle of Enigmas
Supermarkets and Shops
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Pons
30 mins drive
A medieval city with plenty of character and culture
Donjon
Pilgrims Hospital
Castle of Enigmas
Supermarkets and Shops
40 mins drive
Lovely gardens and architecture.
4th Century ampitheatre
Germanic arch
Shops, Markets, Restaurants
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Saintes
40 mins drive
Lovely gardens and architecture.
4th Century ampitheatre
Germanic arch
Shops, Markets, Restaurants
1 hour drive
World famous city with pretty much everything
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
So many shops,
Famous architecture,
Markets,
Museums, Galleries, Shows
International Airport
Trains to the rest of France!
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Bordeaux
1 hour drive
World famous city with pretty much everything
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
So many shops,
Famous architecture,
Markets,
Museums, Galleries, Shows
International Airport
Trains to the rest of France!
45 mins drive
More of a surfy tourist holiday
vibe here. Loads to do!
Beaches
Surfing
Jetski
Watersports
Treetop high ropes
Ferry to the Medoc
Zoo de la Palmyre
Cycling
Fairground
Quads and go-karts
Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
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Royan
45 mins drive
More of a surfy tourist holiday
vibe here. Loads to do!
Beaches
Surfing
Jetski
Watersports
Treetop high ropes
Ferry to the Medoc
Zoo de la Palmyre
Cycling
Fairground
Quads and go-karts
Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
1 hour 20 mins drive
Similar to Bordeaux but with a
coastal town vibe.
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
Lots of shops,
Famous architecture,
Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows
International Airport
Trains
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La Rochelle
1 hour 20 mins drive
Similar to Bordeaux but with a
coastal town vibe.
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
Lots of shops,
Famous architecture,
Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows
International Airport
Trains
50 mins drive
Shopping
Brocantes
Laser-tag
Trampoline park
Escape room
Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
International Airport
Train to Paris
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Angoulême
50 mins drive
Shopping
Brocantes
Laser-tag
Trampoline park
Escape room
Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
International Airport
Train to Paris
50 mins drive
Famous distilleries including Otard, Hennessey, Remy Martell
Shops & Restaurants
Brocantes
Air shows
Music shows
Canoeing, pedalos, boating, stand-up paddle boarding.
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Cognac
50 mins drive
Famous distilleries including Otard, Hennessey, Remy Martell
Shops & Restaurants
Brocantes
Air shows
Music shows
Canoeing, pedalos, boating, stand-up paddle boarding.
1 hour drive
Picturesque town overflowing with history.
17th century royal dockyard
Museums
Monuments
Restaurants
The freshest local seafood!
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Rochefort
1 hour drive
Picturesque town overflowing with history.
17th century royal dockyard
Museums
Monuments
Restaurants
The freshest local seafood!
Lovely beach with restaurant/bars.
40 mins North from here.
Plage des Nonnes, 17132 Meschers-sur-Gironde, France
Lovely beach with restaurant/bars.
40 mins North from here.
Mornac sur Seudre
1 hour drive
55 mins drive - beautiful walk around the lake, NOT TO SWIM IN
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
55 mins drive - beautiful walk around the lake, NOT TO SWIM IN
Kids
Les Antilles de Jonzac
24 Zone d'aménagement concerté du Val de SeugneAkwarju ta 'La Rochelle
Quai Louis PrunierGreat place, things to do for all ages.
zip line
peddlos
park
paddle boarding
bouncy castle
food (ice cream!)
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Base De Loisirs
HeurtebiseGreat place, things to do for all ages.
zip line
peddlos
park
paddle boarding
bouncy castle
food (ice cream!)
Circuit KART EXTREM
les Souchesgreat track, children and adult cars. 20 mins from us.
Zoo ta 'La Palmyre
6 Avenue de Royanpark
boat trips
donkey rides
cycling path
ice cream!
electric bike hire
fishing
kayaking
(activities are seasonal)
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Port de Vitrezay
62 Port de Vitrezaypark
boat trips
donkey rides
cycling path
ice cream!
electric bike hire
fishing
kayaking
(activities are seasonal)
Skatepark de Mirambeau by E2S Company
Skate Park and park - 15 mins away
great fun worth the drive! located on a huge sandy lake, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
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SPLASH PARK LACANAU
90 Av. de la Plagegreat fun worth the drive! located on a huge sandy lake, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
Trampoline Park Let's Jump Mérignac
4 Rue Archimèdetree tops
adventure park
Lazer game
archery
zip line
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Park tal-Avventura tal-Valley Fontdouce
1 Rue du Viviertree tops
adventure park
Lazer game
archery
zip line
Pons Area Recreation
46 Cr Jean JaurèsPiscine Tournesol de Braud et Saint-Louis
51 Av. de la RépubliqueLake for swimming, paddle boarding, and fishing. Also has other activities, plus swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts etc. You can eat here also. Right next to Parc Mysterra.
Base de loisirs du lac Baron Desqueyroux
Lake for swimming, paddle boarding, and fishing. Also has other activities, plus swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts etc. You can eat here also. Right next to Parc Mysterra.
Good family day out exploring in the woods and mazes. Food is also good here.
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Mysterra, Parc Des Labyrinthes à Montendre
La TauletteGood family day out exploring in the woods and mazes. Food is also good here.
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryGreat for kids of all ages.
Climb Up Bordeaux Mérignac
17 Av. Pythagoreindoor wall climbing - 90mins away
Le château des énigmes - Château d'Usson
Route de FléacA family day out, especially great for pirate lovers.
Aire de loisirs de Beauvallon
lake - 1 hour drive
Le Hangar du Port
Le Hangar du Port
vintage pinball machines to play, great food, amazing entertainment - one of our favourites
Le Hangar du Port
vintage pinball machines to play, great food, amazing entertainment - one of our favourites
Fishing
Twin Lakes Caravan Park
3 Rue de la Borne Griselake fishing and fish and chips.
Markets
one of the best markets.
Saturday and Wednesday
40 mins away.
Le Marché des Producteurs de BLAYE 33390
one of the best markets.
Saturday and Wednesday
40 mins away.
Local indoor food market. 20 mins away.
Friday, Tuesday and Saturday 7.00-13.00
Marché Couvert de Jonzac
Place du MarchéLocal indoor food market. 20 mins away.
Friday, Tuesday and Saturday 7.00-13.00
Saint Ciers Sur Gironde
15 mins drive.
Sunday 7.00 - 12.00
Wine Tasting
Our closest vineyard. Highly recommend their sparking wine and pinaud. Call in and sample their offerings, tell them we sent you for a discount.
Domaine Raymond BOSSIS
Our closest vineyard. Highly recommend their sparking wine and pinaud. Call in and sample their offerings, tell them we sent you for a discount.
A Wonderful family owned vineyard. They'll show you around the makings and knowledge of wine. A great find.
Château des Tourtes
65 Rue Léonce PlanteurA Wonderful family owned vineyard. They'll show you around the makings and knowledge of wine. A great find.
Château Grand Renard
Delicious wines, one to stock up on.
Château Maine Gazin
Australian run chateau. Their reds wines are one not to be missed.
Supermarket
Closest supermarket 15 mins away.
closes at 12.00 on Sundays.
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Super U et Drive
109 Av. de la RépubliqueClosest supermarket 15 mins away.
closes at 12.00 on Sundays.
Intermarché Super et Drive
Lidl
Château des AgoûtsALDI
15 mins from us