Places to Visit
This is a quiet agricultural area, mostly vineyards and sunflower fields, yet close to the sea. You will find the lanes around the village almost traffic free with few hills, and ideal for cycle rides. There are abundant opportunities for touring the local wine estates and sampling the wines, including Pineau des Charentes, a delicious apéritif from the area. The interesting towns of Saintes, La Rochelle and Cognac are close by, and the beautiful islands – Île d’Oléron and Île de Ré – make a good outing.