Charente Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Charente

With its gentle, mild climate and serene landscape of vineyards, forests, hills, gorges, rivers and lakes, a Charente country cottage offers you a region full of wonderful cities overflowing with history and heritage, including incredible castles, cathedrals and megaliths.  Charente is also renowned for the idyllic River Charente that meanders through pretty villages and the chalky soil that produces some of the best brandies in the world; the beautiful towns of Cognac and Jarnac should be on your list for a spot of tasting! The River is also great for boating and there are bags more outdoor activities including rock climbing, canoeing and golf to enjoy plus a stunning coastline full of exciting seaside towns, beautiful beaches, kids clubs and picturesque islands to explore.

Things to do in Charente

There are several islands just off the coast of which the beautiful Il de Ré is a must do trip; accessible by road bridge, with is its ten pretty villages, gorgeous sandy beaches and forests enjoy a wealth of activities including watersports, cycling and horse riding. If you’re looking for interesting heritage head for Angoulème’s impressive cathedral and nearby superb Château de la Rochefoucauld, home to the same family for over a thousand years.  

Visit the ancient seaside town of La Rochelle with its excellent aquarium, rent a boat for a lazy day on the River Charente or walk through some beautiful countryside in search of megalithic sites.  For a great day out with the family don’t forget the spectacular futuristic theme park, Futuroscope, just outside Poitiers with IMAX, 3D cinemas and thrilling rides.