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Île aux cabanes (Hut Island) - La Ker-terre de Flo (Flo's Ker-Terre)

Flo's Ker-Terre is a cob bubble house. Its shape fits perfectly into its environment. The softness of the rounded shapes and the handmade workmanship bring peace and harmony to the interior of the house.
Far from our classic right-angled habitats, the energies can circulate freely. The first bubble houses a small redwood lounge, ideal for breakfast. Take the small tunnel and curl up in the cushions of this cosy and romantic little room. Enjoy the terrace, sit in the sunbeds with a drink and read a good book.

Ker-Terre is equipped with dry toilets but your key gives you access to a private shower room where you can leave your toiletries.

Breakfast for 2 people is included. Your basket will be left at the entrance of the Ker-Terre at the time of your choice and you will find inside (per person): coffee, tea or chocolate, fruit juice, organic yoghurt, half a baguette, butter, homemade jam and fruit.

Chez broussard 17210 Sainte-Colombe
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Île aux cabanes (Hut Island) - Tente Safari lodge (Safari lodge tent)

It is situated on the edge of the pond with a beautiful terrace overlooking the pond, there is a covered terrace, a small lounge with sofa and dining table.
There are two separate bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a bunk bed.

Chez broussard 17210 Sainte-Colombe
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Sainte-Eutrope Church

The Romanesque church of Rioux-Martin dates back to the end of the 12th century. Initially dedicated to the Holy Trinity, in the 19th century it was dedicated to Saint Eutrope.
It has a three-tiered arcaded façade, largely inspired by that of Angoulême Cathedral.



Its impressive spire-shaped bell tower, in the Limousin style, is 13 metres high. It was exposed to lightning damage and has been repaired several times.



The monument was classified as a "Monument Historique" in 1875.

3 Route du Pont Tamise, 16210 Rioux-Martin
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La grange

Gîte set in an old barn in a hamlet.
Ground floor: vast living room with a kitchen, 2 bedrooms accessible to people with disabilities (one has a double bed, the other ona has two single beds), shower room, toilet, a second shower room has a spa for 7 persons, toilet. Upstairs: mezzanine with a sofa bed for 2 persons, 1 bedroom with 1 king-sized bed, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds each, shower room, toilet. Cot available. Hi-fi system, Internet. Underfloor heating/cooling. Terrace, enclosed private land. Private 4 x 9m swimming pool, heated and open from May 1st to September 30th. Carport. Heating consumption to pay for in addition to the rental price. Daily housework possible. Listed as a 'Tourisme et Handicap' accomodation ('Tourism and Disabilities' label), suitable for people with motor, mental, hearing or visual disabilities, and it is possible to order a hospital bed or any other specific equipment adapted to disabilities. Hiking weekends, possibility to rent mountain bikes, piloting circuit closeby.

5 Chemin de Bariot Chez Bariot 16210 Rioux-Martin
Du 05/03/2024 au 01/01/2025
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La maison

This independent charentaise style house is surrounded a big ground enclosed, at 500 m in the main village in a quiet landscape with a view on the countryside.
On the ground floor : living room with corner kitchen, 1 beedroom with king bed, 1 linving room with sofa bed for 2 persons , bathroom, separate toilets. On the first floor : a big bedroom with a double room and a small single bed, 1 beedroom with two smalled single beds, reading corner, shower room with toilet. There is a cot. Air conditioning in summer, internet, hifi player. Terrace, ground private enclosed of 2500m² with portico and private swimming pool (5x11m). There is car shelter. Possibility cleaning daily. Close to the accomodation : hiking, rent a bike, piloting track.

2 chemin des Ouches Chez Bariot 16210 Rioux-Martin
Du 24/06/2024 au 09/09/2024
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Les Murmures de la Pousonne - Le Loft

Spacious and equipped country house, ideal for relaxing and good times with family or friends, for a weekend or a week.
The house has a beautiful view of the valley and the surrounding forest. A large heated and covered square swimming pool (7.5m) is available from April 15th to October 15th.

Le ramard 16480 Sauvignac
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Gîte de la dronne

Independent house with exposed stone walls and closed garden. The house is located near Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France ('Plus Beaux Villages de France'), a few kilometers away from the Périgord.
On the ground floor: living room, kitchen, bathroom, separated toilet. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with a king-size bed and a single bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed + cot, shower and toilet. Private closed garden.

St Vivien 16210 Saint-Quentin-de-Chalais
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Leisure area

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

Le Bourg Vallet 17130 Montendre
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Gîte Rural Charentais - 3 pers

At the borders with the Périgord, the gîte is set up in an old house with exposed stone walls, adjoining the owner's house but is not overlooked.
Big terrace with a good view and leisure equipment. Ground floor: lounge with a kitchen, shower room, toilet, linen room. Upstairs: mezzanine with a double bed, a bedroom with a single bed and a chair-bed. 3G key. Terrace, 700m² private garden, swing, bike, table tennis. 10 min. away is Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of the most beautiful villages in France. By request, walks with donkeys are possible. A tree-top adventure centre is located 4km away.

16 route du raillard 16210 16210 Les Essards
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Brin de Causette

Garden of aromatic and medicinal plants.
Hydrolates, syrup and herbal teas.

Le Maine Blanc 2, route de Martron 16210 Yviers
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Ferme Doussaint

Vegetables production : melons, tomatoes, strawberries ...
Sale on the farm in the morning, in summer only (mid-June to mid-September).

Bread on sale at the bakery Doussaint de Chalais (ZA de Labaurie).

Le bourg 16210 Saint-Avit
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Tour Charente VTT, section 30 : Saint-Avit - Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Book a day trip to Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is highly recommended to visit this city of character, as well as its underground church, unique in Europe.
Note that Aubeterre has been awarded the "Base VTT" label by the FFCT, with 11 local loops (yellow arrows) which allow for beautiful escapades all around the surrounding communes in a wonderful green setting. You can even enjoy other sporting activities as Aubeterre-sur-Dronne has a water sports centre at the bottom of the village offering a wide range of activities: canoeing, paddling, swimming, playground and fishing.

19 km
1h 35m
16210 Saint-Avit
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Bellevue Municipal Campsite

Quiet camp site in the centre of town, swimming pool in the immediate vicinity (fee payable) and Euro-relay camper van terminal inside, use of the terminal free of charge, camper van parking fee payable.
Quiet camp site in the centre of town, swimming pool in the immediate vicinity (fee payable) and Euro-relay camper van terminal inside, use of the terminal free of charge, camper van parking fee payable.

All shops and medical services nearby.

Le bourg 17210 Chevanceaux
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Gîte Meublé La Vrignaie

In a hamlet in the South Charente, this fully independent gîte has been fitted out in a renovated stone house. It has large private outdoor spaces with a small wood.
Ground floor: kitchen / dining room, living room, wc, shower room. Upstairs: one bedroom with 160 bed (access by a low door), one bedroom with 2 double beds and 1 baby bed, toilet, shower room. Private enclosed land 3 ha, courtyard, enclosed garden with covered terrace (4 sun loungers), swing, wooden hut for children, bicycle storage room (4 adult bikes available). Badminton. Small dogs only, pets only have access to the ground floor. Charges to be adjusted on meter reading.

Chez Barriot 16210 Yviers
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Boulangerie Patisserie Snacking Doussaint

Bakery, snack and cake shop.

Group visit by reservation.
Croissanterie, sandwich shop, snack, local products

1 route de castille 16210 Chalais
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Domaine le petit Cousinaud

The Domaine Le Petit Cousinaud, thanks to its silty-sandy soils with resurgence of flint, produces Pineaux, Cognac and Charentais Wines in the respect of the terroir.
The Domaine du Petit Cousinaud is one of the last ten estates to use wood-fired distillation, an ancient and traditional method that requires the presence and attention of the winemaker day and night.

The estate produces red, rosé and white pineaux, as well as a wide range of red, white and rosé vins de pays charentais made from complex blends.



Production details : VS/VSOP Cognac - Pineau des Charentes red/pink/white - Vin de pays Charentais red/pink/white

Le petit cousinaud 16480 Guizengeard
Du 01/01/2024 au 30/06/2024
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Base VTT Sud-Charente - Circuit VTT n°10

Change gear for a climb on the Montmorélien hillsides. Known for their ruggedness, these landscapes are the guarantee of incredible views. You will see that the South Charente is not as flat as you might think.
Go to the center of Yviers to start the first few miles of this tour. There, in the distance, you will see the Logis de la Tour, a residence that belonged to the Talleyrand-Périgord family. This family, one of the oldest in France, ruled over the Château de Chalais from the 13th to the 19th century. The history of the Talleyrand-Périgord family is marked by one important fact. They were responsible for organising the assassination of Cardinal de Richelieu, then Prime Minister of King Louis XIII. This affair caused a scandal at the time and has since been known as the "Chalais conspiracy".

After the Yviers village, you will reach the Valliers pond. This freshwater site offers a place of calm and serenity to exhausted travellers. There are paths where you can walk around and enjoy the lush nature.

Halfway along the route, the village of Passirac appears on the horizon. Here you will find a sumptuous 12th century Romanesque church, the church of Saint-Pierre. It is one of the most beautiful religious monuments in the South Charente. Further on, at the top of the hill, the castle "Le Châtelard" will offer you a refuge for the night. This residence welcomes you in all simplicity and offers you rooms full of charm, in a pleasant environment. Once the night is over, you will be able to repeat the feat of the previous day and climb to the top of the Montmorélien summits.

38 km
2h 35m
Difficult
Le bourg 16210 Yviers
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Base VTT Sud-Charente - Circuit VTT n°9

This is probably one of the most hilly circuits in the region. You'll encounter the cereal plains, waterways and picturesque villages of the South Charente. Keep your pedal to the metal! The experience may prove to be more difficult than expected...
Start out from Yviers on the winding dirt roads of this route. At this point, you will have to follow a small stream called the Argentonne, and head south to touch the border of the Charente-Maritime.

Continue on your way and you have arrived in Médillac! This charming little village, located a few miles from the Tude, has a magnificent 12th century Romanesque church. Its particularity lies in the colour of its stained glass windows. They have been redone using 12th century methods and materials. This is why you will find stained glass windows without colours, white on white, with simple assemblies of medallions, plant symbols and crosses.

The second half of the tour is a bit tricky! This is clearly not the easiest part. Once you have left Médillac, head towards the Tude and walk along the river. You will come across a succession of false flats and climbs to finally reach the heights of the Montmorélien and arrive at Yviers. Note that on this part of the circuit, you will cross the Vallée de la Tude, a Natura 2000 classified site which is a natural environment for many animal and plant species. Don't forget to look around from time to time!

23 km
1h 29m
Medium
Le Bourg 16210 Yviers
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