Chenon
The nearest village to the house with a small private Chateau and a number of pretty houses.
Bayers
1 mile from Chenon, small village with ancient 14th century privately owned Chateau open to the public.
Verteuil-sur-Charente
A lovely village with a magnificent Chateau. 3 miles from Chenon
Ruffec
The nearest town (approx. 6 miles away) with lots of small shops around a main Square, including a weekly market, delicatessens, florists, shoe shops etc. There are cash machines, chemists, a cinema, restaurants, a hospital and two supermarkets.
Hotel de Ville
Mairie
Town Hall
Monkey Valley
37 acres of free-roaming primates, off the N10 between Poitiers and Chenon.
La Vallee des Singes, le Gureau, 86700 Romagne
Tel. : +33 (0)5 49 87 20 20
Rochefoucauld
The House of La Rochefoucauld is one of the oldest of France. It includes warriors, writers, diplomats and politicians. The Chateau rivals the most beautiful Chateaux of the Loire. 25 minutes drive from Chenon, North-East of Angouleme
Cognac
Within the "Golden Circle" of 20 miles across come the best brandies from Cognac and Jarnac due in part to the chalky soil. In Cognac, visit the famed Cognac Museum and houses of Camus, Hennessy, Martell, Otard and Remy Martin. Go to Jarnac to visit Courvoissier. Both towns are strikingly pretty against the lazy background of the River Charente, that provides enjoyment for boating enthusiasts and for fishing.
Angouleme
This art rich town, with its ramparts proudly butting over the River Charente, has a marvellous cathedral - St Peter's - with a fantastic romanesque facade. There are many fine 17th and 18th streets to wander around with magnificient houses. On a lighter note, the town hosts an international comic strip festival and you will find some representation of this at the Centre National de l'Image.
Poitiers
45 minutes by car, a historic city with university, airport and nearby Futuroscope.
La Rochelle
Beautiful and lively port resort, due west of Chenon.
