Location: Charente in the Poitou Charente, SW France Nearest Airport : Angouleme at 46km or Bordeaux, Poitiers, La Rochelle and Limoges (all within 2 hours) Nearest Ferry : St Malo at 442 Kilometres Nearest Train : Ruffec 10kms Angouleme at 52 Kms Nearest National Road : N10 at 14 Kilometres Nearest Beach : Beach at 120.0 Kilometres Car: Necessary

Near the small town of Villefagnan, Brettes is on the doorstep of the Bordeaux winefields and Cognac country. Lots of interesting medieval towns close by, Tousson, La Rochelle. Shopping in Ruffec or Angouleme. Near to Futuroscope for the children. Chatelleraults boasts a rich historical past. The area is a gastronomes delight.

• The surrounding countryside is ideal for bird-watching, walking, fishing, horse riding, painting etc. You can also hire canoes, bicycles and quad bikes.
  

• Angouleme - 30 mins - parapeted city with pedestrian streets and a multitude of pavement cafes. Nautilus water park with its man made beach, sailing, wind surfing etc.
  

• La Vallee des Singes - 30 mins - more than 250 monkeys living in total liberty.
  

• Cognac/Jarnac - 45 mins - Beautiful towns on the river Charente and homes to the cognac distilleries of Hennessy, Remy Martin etc.
  

• Poitiers - 45 mins - offers lots to see in terms of art and architecture as well as the impressive church of Notre-Dame. The busy centre is full of narrow, winding pedestrian streets ideal for shopping and exploring.
  

• Futuroscope - 1hr - unique virtual reality theme park offering fun for all the family.
  

• Limoges - 1hr - famous for its porcelain manufacture and cobbled streets.
  

• The Atlantic coast -1hr 30 mins - visit the fishing ports of La Rochelle, Rochefort, Royan with their superb, sandy beaches fabulous aquarium and trips to Fort Boyard.
  

• Saintes - 1hr - Steeped in Roman history, one of the most beautiful cities in France.
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