Paizay le Tort a charming village in a wooded valley. The river Berlande meandering through. Pleasant walks and cycle rides can be taken from our village. A roman church, tennis courts, obstacle course and village restaurant/bar just a short stroll away. Fresh bread delivered daily with meat and fish delivered once a week.


Melle a delightful Romanesque market town only 3 miles away. Three interesting churches including St. Hilaire (above). Oldest royal silver mines in Europe. Botanical walk around the town with thousands of shrubs and trees. Classical music events held annually. Jazz bar, cafes, restaurants. Market on Friday morning. Excellent horse riding stables.

Chef Boutonne home of the Javersay Chateau (above) with a lovely lake. Market on Saturday morning. Restaurants and bars.

Niort the town lies on the banks of the Sevre Niortaise river. Historical dungeon, covered food market, shops and restaurant within pedestrianised streets. Live music beside the river July and August. Golf course.

Cognac visit the houses of Hennessey and Otard on the banks of the Charente river or take the small train around the Remy Martin estate. Brilliant blues event held in July with well known artists.

Angouleme once the regions capital. Architectural and historic hilltop town surrounded by ramparts. Watch the classic car event racing around the town in September. Cartoon festival held in February.

Poitiers cobbled stone paths lead you from the beautiful park to the magnificent churches. Market on Saturday morning, splendid shops, bars and cafes and live music.

La Rochelle features a beautiful harbour, as well as walks along the river and through the park. There is a magnificent aquarium. You can find free bike hire for two hours and viist the largest yachting marina on the Atlantic coast. Plus seafood, seafood, seafood!

Marais Poitevin, also known as the 'Venise Verte' includes 600kms of canals and rivers. Pretty houses and villages populate this major natural beauty spot. Visit the labyrinth of canals where you can hire a boat or bicycle.

Futuroscope magnificent theme park based on technology near Poitiers. A visual journey to different destinations!

Chataillion Plage close to La Rochelle on the Atlantic Coast. Features 2 miles of sandy beaches, quaint villas, fish restaurants and a casino. You can try your hand at wind surfing or visit the aquatic centre.