Local Guidebook

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Local Guidebook

Food Scene

Places nearby to eat
delicious tapas and cocktails! 15 mins drive from us.
La Guinguette du port des Callonges
delicious tapas and cocktails! 15 mins drive from us.
Best local Boulangerie and Patisserie. Perfect for breakfast pastries. 5 minute drive from us.
D'ici & d'ailleurs
Best local Boulangerie and Patisserie. Perfect for breakfast pastries. 5 minute drive from us.
fine dining
15 locals recommend
Le domaine du seudre
2 Le Rail
15 locals recommend
fine dining
eat outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the port
Bistrot du Port , l ‘ Espérance
42 Rue du Port
eat outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the port
delicious food, highly recommend
7 locals recommend
Le Cheval Blanc
11 Av. de la République
7 locals recommend
delicious food, highly recommend
if your looking for large portions, this is your place! pizza and steak house. Restaurant and take away.
Pizzeria Chez Feu-Feu
2 Rue des Douves
if your looking for large portions, this is your place! pizza and steak house. Restaurant and take away.
cocktails and tapas style food on the beach.
9 locals recommend
Bikki beach
9 locals recommend
cocktails and tapas style food on the beach.
Le Petit Port
3 Cr du Port
12 mins from us. great burgers!
Restaurant La Boucherie
12 mins from us. great burgers!
Local hotel with a good bar and restaurant. Only 10 minutes away. Their food comes highly recommended.
Hôtel restaurant de l'union
31 Av. de la République
Local hotel with a good bar and restaurant. Only 10 minutes away. Their food comes highly recommended.
Good British Pub Grub, only... In France! Fish n Chips, Burgers, Sunday Roasts ect
Twin Lakes Caravan Park
3 Rue de la Borne Grise
Good British Pub Grub, only... In France! Fish n Chips, Burgers, Sunday Roasts ect
Superb local french restaurant. delicious food. Fresh ingredients. Great value carte de jour. Also has a terrace which is lovely on sunny days.
La Forge
Superb local french restaurant. delicious food. Fresh ingredients. Great value carte de jour. Also has a terrace which is lovely on sunny days.
La Forge

Sightseeing

10 mins drive Port de Vitrezay / Pole-nature Vitrezay is a renowned nature reserve on the bank of the Gironde in Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac. Boat trips Music events Fishing Horse rides Donkeys Cycling (and cycle hire) Electric bike hire too! Archery Kayaking Restaurant and bar Park and picnic area Ample parking
6 locals recommend
Port de Vitrezay
62 Port de Vitrezay
6 locals recommend
10 mins drive Port de Vitrezay / Pole-nature Vitrezay is a renowned nature reserve on the bank of the Gironde in Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac. Boat trips Music events Fishing Horse rides Donkeys Cycling (and cycle hire) Electric bike hire too! Archery Kayaking Restaurant and bar Park and picnic area Ample parking
beautiful port with two restaurants and a park. 20 mins
Port des Callonges
beautiful port with two restaurants and a park. 20 mins
20 mins drive World-famous Thermal Spa Town Shops Supermarkets Out of town shopping Water park and leisure centre Fishing Leisure lake and activites (great for the kids of all ages!) Squash Courts Massage Restaurants Nearest McDonald’s! Market Train to Bordeaux / Royan / La Rochelle
45 locals recommend
Jonzac
45 locals recommend
20 mins drive World-famous Thermal Spa Town Shops Supermarkets Out of town shopping Water park and leisure centre Fishing Leisure lake and activites (great for the kids of all ages!) Squash Courts Massage Restaurants Nearest McDonald’s! Market Train to Bordeaux / Royan / La Rochelle
25 mins drive Charming sailing marina with a few restaurants and bars plus... Brocantes Children’s play park Picnic area Food shacks Boulangerie
45 locals recommend
Mortagne-sur-Gironde
45 locals recommend
25 mins drive Charming sailing marina with a few restaurants and bars plus... Brocantes Children’s play park Picnic area Food shacks Boulangerie
35 mins drive Discover this fortified city on the banks of the Gironde, classified among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France” 12th century Church Shops Restaurants Bars, Ice cream parlour Picnic area Donkey rides
240 locals recommend
Talmont-sur-Gironde
240 locals recommend
35 mins drive Discover this fortified city on the banks of the Gironde, classified among “The Most Beautiful Villages of France” 12th century Church Shops Restaurants Bars, Ice cream parlour Picnic area Donkey rides
40 mins drive Famous for its limestone cliffs with troglodyte caves carved into the cliff face. Also boasts 5 beaches in the resort. History Beaches Beach bar Restaurants Sailing activities
88 locals recommend
Meschers-sur-Gironde
88 locals recommend
40 mins drive Famous for its limestone cliffs with troglodyte caves carved into the cliff face. Also boasts 5 beaches in the resort. History Beaches Beach bar Restaurants Sailing activities
Blaye citadelle, I recommend the tour of the caves and underground pathways. The citadelle has lots of restaurants and shops to visit. The Saturday market located next to here is one not to miss too!
Tourist Office of Blaye
1 Pl. de la Citadelle
Blaye citadelle, I recommend the tour of the caves and underground pathways. The citadelle has lots of restaurants and shops to visit. The Saturday market located next to here is one not to miss too!
30 mins drive A cultural, historical delight 30 minutes south of here! 18th century Citadel Shops, restaurants, bars Market (Wednesday & Saturday) Ferry to the Medoc
91 locals recommend
Blaye
91 locals recommend
30 mins drive A cultural, historical delight 30 minutes south of here! 18th century Citadel Shops, restaurants, bars Market (Wednesday & Saturday) Ferry to the Medoc
10 mins drive Supermarket Outdoor swimming pool Chateau / massage Market Boulangerie Patisserie Tabac Restaurant / Bar Pizzeria Soubran Lake
9 locals recommend
Mirambeau
9 locals recommend
10 mins drive Supermarket Outdoor swimming pool Chateau / massage Market Boulangerie Patisserie Tabac Restaurant / Bar Pizzeria Soubran Lake
30 mins drive A medieval city with plenty of character and culture Donjon Pilgrims Hospital Castle of Enigmas Supermarkets and Shops
33 locals recommend
Pons
33 locals recommend
30 mins drive A medieval city with plenty of character and culture Donjon Pilgrims Hospital Castle of Enigmas Supermarkets and Shops
40 mins drive Lovely gardens and architecture. 4th Century ampitheatre Germanic arch Shops, Markets, Restaurants
170 locals recommend
Saintes
170 locals recommend
40 mins drive Lovely gardens and architecture. 4th Century ampitheatre Germanic arch Shops, Markets, Restaurants
1 hour drive World famous city with pretty much everything Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, So many shops, Famous architecture, Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows International Airport Trains to the rest of France!
716 locals recommend
Bordeaux
716 locals recommend
1 hour drive World famous city with pretty much everything Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, So many shops, Famous architecture, Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows International Airport Trains to the rest of France!
45 mins drive More of a surfy tourist holiday vibe here. Loads to do! Beaches Surfing Jetski Watersports Treetop high ropes Ferry to the Medoc Zoo de la Palmyre Cycling Fairground Quads and go-karts Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
228 locals recommend
Royan
228 locals recommend
45 mins drive More of a surfy tourist holiday vibe here. Loads to do! Beaches Surfing Jetski Watersports Treetop high ropes Ferry to the Medoc Zoo de la Palmyre Cycling Fairground Quads and go-karts Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market
1 hour 20 mins drive Similar to Bordeaux but with a coastal town vibe. Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lots of shops, Famous architecture, Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows International Airport Trains
514 locals recommend
La Rochelle
514 locals recommend
1 hour 20 mins drive Similar to Bordeaux but with a coastal town vibe. Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lots of shops, Famous architecture, Markets, Museums, Galleries, Shows International Airport Trains
50 mins drive Shopping Brocantes Laser-tag Trampoline park Escape room Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market International Airport Train to Paris
187 locals recommend
Angoulême
187 locals recommend
50 mins drive Shopping Brocantes Laser-tag Trampoline park Escape room Restaurants, cafes, bars shops, market International Airport Train to Paris
50 mins drive Famous distilleries including Otard, Hennessey, Remy Martell Shops & Restaurants Brocantes Air shows Music shows Canoeing, pedalos, boating, stand-up paddle boarding.
182 locals recommend
Cognac
182 locals recommend
50 mins drive Famous distilleries including Otard, Hennessey, Remy Martell Shops & Restaurants Brocantes Air shows Music shows Canoeing, pedalos, boating, stand-up paddle boarding.
1 hour drive Picturesque town overflowing with history. 17th century royal dockyard Museums Monuments Restaurants The freshest local seafood!
132 locals recommend
Rochefort
132 locals recommend
1 hour drive Picturesque town overflowing with history. 17th century royal dockyard Museums Monuments Restaurants The freshest local seafood!
Lovely beach with restaurant/bars. 40 mins North from here.
Plage des Nonnes, 17132 Meschers-sur-Gironde, France
Lovely beach with restaurant/bars. 40 mins North from here.
1 hour drive
Mornac sur Seudre
1 hour drive
55 mins drive - beautiful walk around the lake, NOT TO SWIM IN
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
55 mins drive - beautiful walk around the lake, NOT TO SWIM IN

Kids

120 locals recommend
Les Antilles de Jonzac
24 Zone d'aménagement concerté du Val de Seugne
120 locals recommend
609 locals recommend
La Rochelle Aquarium
Quai Louis Prunier
609 locals recommend
Great place, things to do for all ages. zip line peddlos park paddle boarding bouncy castle food (ice cream!)
21 locals recommend
Base De Loisirs
Heurtebise
21 locals recommend
Great place, things to do for all ages. zip line peddlos park paddle boarding bouncy castle food (ice cream!)
great track, children and adult cars. 20 mins from us.
Circuit KART EXTREM
les Souches
great track, children and adult cars. 20 mins from us.
401 locals recommend
Zoo de La Palmyre
6 Avenue de Royan
401 locals recommend
park boat trips donkey rides cycling path ice cream! electric bike hire fishing kayaking (activities are seasonal)
6 locals recommend
Port de Vitrezay
62 Port de Vitrezay
6 locals recommend
park boat trips donkey rides cycling path ice cream! electric bike hire fishing kayaking (activities are seasonal)
Skate Park and park - 15 mins away
Skatepark de Mirambeau by E2S Company
Skate Park and park - 15 mins away
great fun worth the drive! located on a huge sandy lake, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
13 locals recommend
SPLASH PARK LACANAU
90 Av. de la Plage
13 locals recommend
great fun worth the drive! located on a huge sandy lake, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.
Trampoline Park Let's Jump Mérignac
4 Rue Archimède
tree tops adventure park Lazer game archery zip line
12 locals recommend
Adventure Park Valley Fontdouce
1 Rue du Vivier
12 locals recommend
tree tops adventure park Lazer game archery zip line
Pons Area Recreation
46 Cr Jean Jaurès
Piscine Tournesol de Braud et Saint-Louis
51 Av. de la République
Lake for swimming, paddle boarding, and fishing. Also has other activities, plus swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts etc. You can eat here also. Right next to Parc Mysterra.
Base de loisirs du lac Baron Desqueyroux
Lake for swimming, paddle boarding, and fishing. Also has other activities, plus swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts etc. You can eat here also. Right next to Parc Mysterra.
Good family day out exploring in the woods and mazes. Food is also good here.
7 locals recommend
Mysterra, Parc Des Labyrinthes à Montendre
La Taulette
7 locals recommend
Good family day out exploring in the woods and mazes. Food is also good here.
Great for kids of all ages.
492 locals recommend
Futuroscope
Avenue René Monory
492 locals recommend
Great for kids of all ages.
indoor wall climbing - 90mins away
Climb Up Bordeaux Mérignac
17 Av. Pythagore
indoor wall climbing - 90mins away
A family day out, especially great for pirate lovers.
Le château des énigmes - Château d'Usson
Route de Fléac
A family day out, especially great for pirate lovers.
lake - 1 hour drive
Aire de loisirs de Beauvallon
lake - 1 hour drive

Fishing

lake fishing and fish and chips.
Twin Lakes Caravan Park
3 Rue de la Borne Grise
lake fishing and fish and chips.

Markets

one of the best markets. Saturday and Wednesday 40 mins away.
Le Marché des Producteurs de BLAYE 33390
one of the best markets. Saturday and Wednesday 40 mins away.
Local indoor food market. 20 mins away. Friday, Tuesday and Saturday 7.00-13.00
Marché Couvert de Jonzac
Place du Marché
Local indoor food market. 20 mins away. Friday, Tuesday and Saturday 7.00-13.00
15 mins drive. Sunday 7.00 - 12.00
Saint Ciers Sur Gironde
15 mins drive. Sunday 7.00 - 12.00

Wine Tasting

Our closest vineyard. Highly recommend their sparking wine and pinaud. Call in and sample their offerings, tell them we sent you for a discount.
Domaine Raymond BOSSIS
Our closest vineyard. Highly recommend their sparking wine and pinaud. Call in and sample their offerings, tell them we sent you for a discount.
A Wonderful family owned vineyard. They'll show you around the makings and knowledge of wine. A great find.
Château des Tourtes
65 Rue Léonce Planteur
A Wonderful family owned vineyard. They'll show you around the makings and knowledge of wine. A great find.
Delicious wines, one to stock up on.
Château Grand Renard
Delicious wines, one to stock up on.
Australian run chateau. Their reds wines are one not to be missed.
Château Maine Gazin
Australian run chateau. Their reds wines are one not to be missed.

Supermarket

Closest supermarket 15 mins away. closes at 12.00 on Sundays.
6 locals recommend
Super U et Drive
109 Av. de la République
6 locals recommend
Closest supermarket 15 mins away. closes at 12.00 on Sundays.
11 locals recommend
Intermarché Super et Drive
11 locals recommend
Lidl
Château des Agoûts
15 mins from us
ALDI Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde
15 mins from us