In the south of the Charente Maritime, you will travel to the heart of peasant life in the last century. Trades, tools, way of life, everything will be explained to you!
Nine trades are represented through their tools: the farmer, the carpenter, the wheelwright, the blacksmith, the joiner, the resin worker, the clog maker, the cobbler and the cooper.

Michel Vallaeys invites you to break through the barriers of everyday life in the authentic setting of its equestrian farm, labelled "Welcome to the Farm".
Come and discover during a stay at the farm, alone or in groups, a farm and its human, animal and natural environment. Introduction to horseback riding, horse riding, rental or accommodation of equines, discover all our equestrian activities in a rural setting.

All year round, visit of the farm (horse breeding, vine, tobacco and grain cultivation, forest discovery), Ardhillon circuit (in pursuit of Fantoche, through woods and fields...), ponies and horses animation, accompanied rando, attelage. Accredited training centre, horse and carriage first ride, horseback riding from 1 hour to several days to discover the people, landscapes and local products. Teenagers' courses and FFE (French Equestrian Federation) exam training course. Horse rental by the hour, half day and day.

Riders home, in dormitory and rooms - Horses home : in meadows and five stalls, saddlery, shower, pellets and hay supplied.
Luggage transport, picnic preparation and board and half-board catering available (reception room 64 seats).

This heated swimming pool in the town centre offers a large and small pool, a diving pit, a slide and a paddling pool.

Training centre to prepare riders for : Federal Gallops, Pony initiator's certificate for competition (cso, trec), the certificate of knowledge in farriery.
Their activities include : excursions, baby pony (3 to 6 years old), forest walks, breaking-in, education, treck, internships, farriery, show jumping, competitions, initiation for adults and children, equestrian stays, coaching, saddlery, ethology, reception of horses and ponies.

4 paddocks (12ha of meadows), 10 boxes, 2 careers.

At Lake Baron-Desqueyroux , the leisure area open 7 days 7 offers a wide range of activities supervised by qualified personnel : archery, sailing, stand up paddle.
The leisure centre « Montendre Ville Club » offers different kinds of activities such as canoeing, cycling, tennis, golf a.s.o. For details call 05 46 49 00 94 or 05 46 49 46 45. Canoes and pedal boats are also available for rent. Free activities such as speedminton, badminton and speedball will also be offered to you.

Around this open-air base, you will have access to a municipal pool, a boulodrome, a playground, a fishing area as well as a natural space where you will discover numerous walking and cycling trails. It is also a popular stop for horse riders thanks to the specific equipment present on site (hut, picnic tables, bins, fastening bar).
At last, just a few meters away, you can venture out to Mysterra, the 7 labyrinths park, new concept of ecological and flexible labyrinths where you will try to solve riddles with the help of a tablet or smartphone.

Montendre and the canton of Montendre take great pride in providing a large range of activities and entretainment during the summer months so that your holidays will be most memorable ones. For details please contact the office de tourisme 05 46 49 46 45 or montendre Ville Club 05 46 49 00 94.

The municipality of Montendre and the association Serial Azimut Saintongeais, with the help of the French orienteering federation, have set up an orienteering area at Lake Baron-Desqueyroux.
This activity and its functioning are rather simple. Like an orienteering race, the principle is to walk from a map in order to find, while moving, checkpoints marked by punching beacons installed here and there, in places that are more or less easy to detect, at the bottom of a slope, in the middle of brambles or ferns, in the shade of a pine tree or by a stream...

The aim is to develop a sense of direction and location and to practice an outdoor sporting activity. The courses are suitable for a wide audience. With friends, family, schools and colleges, leisure centres, everyone will be able to take part in the various tours. Four tours have been defined, with different levels of difficulty, depending on whether you are more or less experienced in this activity.

Maps of the routes are available at the Town Hall during opening hours, at Mysterra, the 7 Labyrinths Park and online here : www.club-co17.com/index.php/les-eso-ppo/ppo.html#montendre

Departures are from Mysterra, the 7 Labyrinths Park.

To know more about the 9 hole golf-links please contact 05 46 04 45 35
Golfers will find quality of maintenance, golfing interest and accessibility for all levels. The association, run by a handful of enthusiasts, guarantees simplicity and conviviality. We provide a simple and warm welcome on an ideal site for the discovery of golf.
Information : 09.81.14.61.90
Courses from 1 to 5 days.
Group or individual courses.
Group or individual initiations.
Collective discovery of golf.

Description :
9 holes per 31 - 1813 m
Pitch & Putt certified FFG (French Golf Federation)
Training area of 700m²
Practice : 6 indoor & 8 outdoor stations.
3-hole course for beginners.

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Nestled in the heart of the pine forest "la Double Saintongeaise", this leisure area has a lake with a beach for swimming and recreation.
At Beauvallon, there are many leisure and recreation activities for the whole family (pedal boats, mini-port, baby water space, children's games, aquacycles...).

After swimming, you can enjoy refreshments on the restaurant terrace during the day .

Nearby, hiking trails in the heart of the forest and the site of the House of the Haute-Saintonge forest at Montlieu-la-Garde, dedicated to trees and human activity, historical heritage of Montguyon and its surroundings (castles, roman churches), night markets and various summer events.
In the area, discover the Dordogne, Blaye and Gironde estuary, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.

Located in the François Mitterrand Cultural Centre, an air-conditioned room with digital technology, Dolby-Stereo surround.

Children's playground, picnic area with tables and kiosk.

Do you like fishing for black bass in calm waters? Then head for the Etang de Piquedur in the commune of Bors-de-Baignes! Right in the middle of a wild and peaceful natural setting, you'll find a waterhole where you can fish for Black Bass in No Kill mode.
Capricious and sensitive to weather conditions, this fish is baited using modern "soft lure fishing" techniques. This avoids frightening the animal when the hook comes into contact with the water. With this trick, you should be able to catch some nice fish ...



This natural area will provide you with the rest and tranquillity you're looking for, while you enjoy a spot of sport fishing. Note that catch and release of black bass is compulsory! And don't forget to bring your fishing licence for the current year so you can reel in your fish! Fishing is only permitted from the shore from 1 January to 31 March and from 1 July to 31 December.



Finally, be discreet and respectful of this fragile environment. You may be lucky enough to spot the European pond terrapin, a small freshwater turtle protected at national and European level.

Head towards Rioux-Martin and stop at the town hall picnic area. Behind the building, gardens and a playground await you to spend a pleasant moment with your family.
As for the picnic, you can enjoy it on the grass or on the two tables at your disposal. There are also a few shady spots to avoid sunburn.

Treasure hunt of modern times, geocaching is a free and family leisure activity! Distance: 4 km Cache theme: Animals Discover Guizengeard and its ancient clay quarries and try to find the cache to collect Zahan.
Equipped with your smartphone with the application "Terra Aventura" or a GPS, you must solve the puzzles along your journey that will allow you to find the treasure.

Open air pool open in July and August

The Etang de Chardes is located in the commune of Baignes Sainte Radegonde, where you can enjoy no-kill fishing.
On the pond, fishing is limited to one rod and access is subject to prior booking with the Barbezieux AAPPMA, except on Sundays and public holidays (free access).

To fish, you must have a fishing licence. This card shows that you belong to an approved association for fishing and protection of the aquatic environment (AAPPMA) and, more generally, that you are part of the network of recreational fishing associations. You can buy your fishing licence directly online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Go directly to the card-issuing website: www.cartedepeche.fr and follow the guide!

Near the old clay quarries and their turquoise blue waters, come and make yourself comfortable and share a convivial moment with family or friends on the picnic areas of the Guizengeard lakes.
Two shaded tables will be available near the Bruyères pond to enjoy a good meal. Dry toilets are also available on site.

After your meal, a walk on the marked out paths of the Guizengeard lake is necessary. Don't forget to bring your binoculars to see the local wildlife. Some of the species you can observe are protected.

Are you planning to visit the Carrières de Guizengeard and don't know where to take your lunch break? Look no further. Near the village hall, a green area has been set up to allow you to eat in peace.
A wooden table has been placed in the area, as well as waste bins. Trees provide shade in the summer.

STOPOVER GÎTE & EQUESTRIAN PENSION
Retirement - recovery - guarding
The Lys Pension welcomes you with its forests, vineyards, cultivated fields as well as its heritage offering a varied landscape.
For an evening stopover in a bed and breakfast or on a weekly basis with or without your travelling companions, you will appreciate the calm and conviviality of the typical setting of the commune of SOUBRAN.

THE LYS PENSION : calm and conviviality in the middle of its vineyards and fields.
Accommodation in guest houses and gîtes.
Possibility of meal trays and picnic baskets on reservation.

The Lys Pension provides you with : several meadows, a preparation area with an attachment bar, shower, saddlery as well as 3 fully equipped boxes.

We will offer you various tour routes from our site.
Possibility of transport for your luggage.