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On your way to Villebois-Lavalette? Looking for a place to eat? Stop off at the Chadurie picnic area, just a few meters from the village hall. The area is shaded and has green areas to lie down.
There are four wooden tables around the village hall. There is a small garden where you can take a walk and enjoy a digestive stroll. If you still have time, visit the old village wash house on the other side of the D438. Be careful when crossing the road!
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The Saïmiri circus school is offering you the chance to take part in a course from 12 to 16 August at Les Essards!
5-8 years - All disciplines - 10.30am - 12pm: €50 per week
9-14 years - All disciplines - 14h30 - 16h30 : 65 € per week
Teenagers/Adults - Special aerial - 5pm - 7pm: €15 per session or €65 per week
+ FRACAS membership (Individual €10, Family €30)
Registration and booking: 06.66.86.27.42 Cynthia
Places are limited!
Cannot be visited.
Vegetables, cereals, flour produced according to the precepts of organic agriculture and the rhythm of nature. Labelled as Agriculture Biologique 'organic farming).
Present on Chalais's market every monday morning (from 8am to midday).
Lodging in one of the buildings of an old renovated farmhouse, typical of Charente with its porch and two dovecotes.
Attached to the owner's house, and close to another gîte, the gîte has an independent entrance. Railway line (old TGV line) behind the gîte, without affecting the comfort of the house which has all its openings on the front courtyard. Living room with kitchen, 2 bedrooms each with 1 double bed, shower room with wc. Flat screen TV, WIFI. Cot and high chair available, sheets and kitchen towels provided. Two private terraces, one covered and the other uncovered, barbecue plancha. Common garden of 5000 m2, enclosed courtyard to share with the other gîte. Vegetable garden available. Heating to be regulated on reading.
Studio in one of the buildings of an old renovated farmhouse, typical of Charente with its porch and two dovecotes.
Attached to the owner's house, and close to another gîte, the studio has an independent entrance. Railway track (old TGV line) behind the main building, without affecting the comfort of the house which is at the end of the farmhouse, with all its openings on the front yard. Living room (kitchenette with 2-burner hob and combi oven, lounge area and bedroom area with 140 bed), shower room with wc, dressing room. Flat screen TV, WIFI. Cot and high chair available, sheets and kitchen towels provided. Electricity to be paid on statement. Private terrace, plancha barbecue. Common garden of 5000 m², enclosed courtyard to share with the other gîte. Vegetable garden available.
Bike and mountain bike repairs only.
No bike hire or sales.
Explore the roots of Sud Charente in an authentic experience, with friends or with family! At the horse's pace, you will explore the hidden heritage as well as the region's typical fauna and flora. Available for weddings, heritage tours, festivities and events.By appointment only.
Chickens
Thierry Vadi is present in the Charente markets and in the Local Producers' Markets (Marchés de Producteurs de Pays). He sells chickens ready to cook and roasted chickens according to your taste.
Cereal farm with free-range poultry workshop; slaughter at the farm and transformation premises.
Visits by appointment.
In the heart of Charmant, the historic village of Boisné-La Tude, a large room with exposed stonework welcomes you for your meetings or festivities.
A bit of sunshine, a patch of grass and your wicker basket in hand... All the conditions are met to spend a pleasant moment on the picnic area of Charmant.
On site, trees will provide a natural shelter to protect you from the sun. Tables and garbage cans are present. A pond and an old wash house will offer you a picturesque setting, full of charm and color. You will be able to enjoy your packed lunch in peace and quiet.
Once the meal is over, you can continue your afternoon with a mountain bike ride. This picnic area is part of the Villebois-Lavalette Mountain Bike Station's Loops 4 and 5.
Located in the town square of Charmant, the historic commune of Boisné-La Tude, our two experienced town hall secretaries will be delighted to welcome you and provide you with all the information you need.
Our town hall also acts as a postal agency. However, it should be noted that the agency closes at 4pm!
An old telephone box has been converted into a book box for use by local residents.
Direct sales of Limousin beef and veal in parcels.
You'll find all the cuts you need for your various recipes.
Whether you're preparing a grill, a boeuf bourguignon or a pot-au- feu, you'll find what you need.
Since 1984, Gaec Du Plantier in Magnac-Lavalette-Villars has been a family farm specialising in beef production.
Passed down from generation to generation, it is now run by the Migné family, the father and his two sons Alexandre, Florent and Dominique.
The farm, which became a GAEC in 2018, devotes 150 ha of land (meadows) to rearing cows and 110 ha to growing cereals.
The herd numbers 130 cows and 350 animals in total, including calves and heifers.
To meet consumer demands, we adopt farming methods that respect the environment and animal welfare.
We are committed to guaranteeing you mature meat that is rich in flavour and of high environmental value.
Chemin de la Fontaine ("Fountain's trail"). A 6km hiking trail (departure: town hall) where you will see the church, the castle, a wash house, an old mill, etc
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Bed and breakfast on a Charente wine estate. Large country house with character surrounded by 7000m2 of parkland planted with flowers and trees. Spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and separate WCs.
Roméo (Australian shepherd) and Télis, our cat, join us to wish you a pleasant stay in the Charente.
Stéphane will be delighted to talk to you about his work as a winegrower and about cognac, with a tour of the estate available by prior arrangement (20 euros) and subject to availability. You will also be able to buy the products of Domaine Moreau &fils: pineau, cognac and cocktails produced on the estate, a family business for 5 generations.
Sylvie can organise a sewing workshop for you, creating accessories (bags, pencil cases, bibs, introduction to sewing, etc.). By prior arrangement, 45 euros for 3 hours.
Rediscover the world's most coveted eau-de-vie in a fun format with a cocktail workshop!
This tour will take you on a multi-sensory experience, starting with a complete discovery of the Domaine de Chez Maillard, followed by a tasting session of 3 Cognacs from the property.
At that moment, you will be savoring one of the most refined and coveted Cognacs in the world. Relax and enjoy the moment!
The highlight of the visit will end with the creation of two cocktails from the estate's spirits (cognacs, pineaux, gins, vodkas, liqueurs).
Enter the heart of the Domaine de Chez Maillard, property of Domaines Francis Abécassis, and discover the secrets of making the most coveted eau-de-vie in the world!
During a complete visit, you will discover the processes of vinification and double distillation in Charente as well as the secrets of aging and blending in the cellars of the Domaine.
This complete visit will end with a tasting of one or three Cognacs of your choice. Lovers of this spirit will be won over!