Gite holiday accommodation near river close to beaches

Inland
Cognac
17th century town with the world famous Cognac houses

Saintes
A vibrant town once the Roman capital of SW France

Jonzac
Thermal Spa on the River Seugne

Pons
Picturesqe town known for its antique shops and cafes

St.Jean d'angely
Quaint Tudor village on the Charente river

Angouleme
High ancient cafe society town

Gite du Calme is an exclusive holiday accommodation with pool close to the river and 40 minutes drive to the beach situated in the Charente Maritime, France's best kept secrets. It is unbelievably welcoming and friendly, perfect for all the family. It is a division of the Poitou-Charentes region on the South West coast of France and has a warm sunny climate. Our gite accommodation is in the heart of the region that produces the world renowned Cognac brandy and the local apperitif Pineau.
King Francoise 1st called the Charente river, "The loveliest river in his Kingdom." It is rural France at its best with breathtaking countryside surrounding the Charente river with magnificent landscape in vineyards.
There is an abundance of historical and beautiful towns and villages offering excellent shopping and restaurants. The Gite accomodation is near Rochefort, Royan and La Rochelle to name but a few and Gite du Calme is very conveniently between the Medieval town of Cognac and the ancient town of Saintes once the Roman capital of SW France.Throughout the year, especially in summer there are many free family orientated events including music and firework evenings for summer Solstice the fantastic five day blues music festival, film festivals, street entertainment of every kind to spectacular events at the ancient Roman amphitheatre and more.

Gastronomy
As you would expect in France, there is virtually no limit to the delicious food on offer. With a choice of wonderful restaurants, delicatessens and market stalls makes the area a Mecca for gastronomy - only a stone's throw from Cognac and Bordeaux. Regional produce and tasty dishes, take you from the aperitif to the dessert. With the famous Pineau from Charentes, a blend of grape juice and cognac and oysters and mussels in white wine, the "mojhettes" (white beans from the marshes), and more...