Places To Go, Things To See
We are privileged to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Europe with a climate only surpassed within France by the Mediterranean coast. Our micro climate ensures that we enjoy long hot summers and short mild winters (climate chart click here).
We live in the tranquil and beautiful village of Rioux-Martin, which boasts picturesque lakes, many walks and bike trails through pine forests, and has won awards for its beauty and conservation.
5km away is the market town of Chalais with numerous bars and restaurants, bistros, shops and a well stocked supermarket. The Chateau Talleyrand with its famous architecture holds many art and craft exhibitions throughout the year, and boasts the finest restaurant in the area. On Mondays there is a bustling farmer's market not to be missed.
We are on the boarders of the departments Charente (famous for its foie gras, cognac and pineau), the Dordogne (famous for its beautiful forests and rivers), the Charente Maritime (boasting unspoilt coastlines, fantastic beaches and the best oyster beds in the world), and the Gironde (which has some of the best wine producing Chateaux in France, and the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Bordeaux).
Our area is one of the least densely populated in France so you can enjoy plenty of space on the roads, in the towns and in the countryside, making your stay with us peaceful and relaxed.
There are many fantastic places to visit nearby, and below is just a small selection of places within an hour or so of us that we recommend visiting.
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Our landscape is whatever you want!!
