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La Chouette
Gourmande is situated in the Poitou Charente region of France, approximately
halfway between Poitiers and Angouleme. The most convenient airport to
fly into is Poitiers and La Chouette is about a 50 minute drive away.
There is a daily flight operated by Ryanair.
Alternatively you can fly into La Rochelle or Limoges but the drive is
a little longer. By road there are several options. For those in the south east the easiest - and cheapest - is to cross from Dover. Speedferries offer very good value and sail to Boulogne, which saves about 30 minutes driving time over the Calais crossing. For those wishing to take an overnight crossing from the south west, Brittany Ferries have the best options. Whichever route you decide on the journey is very straightforward, as it can be done practically the whole way on the motorway should you wish. If you do not have satellite navigation then a detailed route plan can be got from Michelin, whether you want to arrive in double quick time or meander down via the country roads. It is possible to complete the journey from Boulogne in approx. six and a half hours sharing the driving and with very few stops. The Poitou Charente area of France is very rural and still largely untouched by tourism. The people are very friendly and will go out of their way to help. Don't, however, expect a lot of English to be spoken. You will need a dictionary if your French is a little rusty! There are some good restaurants within easy driving distance and several places of interest to visit. It is an area rich in history and culture and claims to be the second sunniest region in France. Within easy reach can be found the historic port of La Rochelle, the unique canal system of Le Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), the famous cinematic theme park of Futuroscope near Poitiers, the valleys of the Vienne and Charente rivers and, for the young (and not so young!), the ever-popular Valley of the Monkeys. For wine lovers, the region is ideally situated mid way between the Loire valley and the vineyards of Bordeaux and the spiritual delights of Cognac are only a short drive away. For those keen on golf there are exceptionally beautiful, and reasonable, courses at Les Forges, Mazière, Cognac, Angouleme and Poitiers. There are facilities for fishing, canoeing and horse riding close by, and the gently undulating countryside makes it ideal for cycling. |
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