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a very peaceful, rural setting and a 20 minute walk from the village of
Saugon, with butcher, baker, grocer, café and church. An ideal all year
round base for touring the southwest of France. We are within driving
distance of the superb Atlantic coast as well as being convenient for
the cities of Bordeaux and Cognac and their surrounding vineyards -
Blaye, Bourg, Médoc and St Emilion. The prestigious styles of
wines copied around the world - not always successfully! The
nearest large town is Blaye (15 kms away) which is situated on the
Gironde estuary. It has a famous citadel, hypermarket, numerous
restaurants and a daily car ferry to the Médoc. In the heart of
one of France's main wine producing regions there are literally hundreds
of local châteaux, the nearest being 1km away. Bordeaux is easily
accessible by car or train (nearest railway station 11kms) and it
is well worth a visit. It has something for everyone, from
designer shops to historic buildings, parks and restaurants. There
is a new walkway which takes you along the rejuvenated banks of the
Garonne, which is traffic free and safe for kids. The efficient
new tram system whisks you from the excellent value 'park and ride'
just off the motorway right to the centre of the action.
The Atlantic
beaches include the 'surfer's paradise' at Carcans and Lacanau or the
seafood and dunes of Arcachon - all south of the Gironde estuary.
On the north side are the sandy beaches of St-George-de-Didonne and
Royan (the capital of the Cote de Beauté), a little town with a busy,
working harbour and marina. The market and modern church being
particular attractions. Bordeaux International airport is only a 45 minutes drive away and the Atlantic beaches are one hour away. |
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