Confolens
Oradour sur Glane
Explore the medieval town of Confolens, with it's quaint old streets and picturesque bridge spanning the River Vienne.
Visitors in August can enjoy the world famous annual International Festival of Song and Dance, "les danses et musique du monde". The
event attracts performers and visitors from all over the world.
Angouleme
Visit Angouleme and admire its medieval, renaissance, eighteen and nineteenth century buildings.
The spectacular "Circuits des Ramparats"
is held in September. A miniture Monaco Grand Prix, it is one of the worlds leading motor races of historic sports and grand prix
cars.
Oradour sur Glane, a chilling reminder of the atrocites committed by SS against innocent men, women and children during the Second
World War.
General de Gaulle decreed that 15 acres of ruins would be preserved as they were on the day of the massacre.
Places of interest in the
Charente region of SW France
Places to Visit
La Vallee des Singes
(Valley of monkeys)
This popular attraction provides visitors of all ages with the rare and fascinating experience of seeing the monkeys, gibbons, marmosets
& gorillas close at hand.
Living on wooded isles allows the animals to live in a natural habitat whilst enjoying semi freedom.
Sensitivity
to the animals needs was paramount in the construction of the parc and that forethought is now reaping its reward with the birth of
many healthy primates.
Restaurants and picnic areas galore plus the childrens farm and playground will make this a day out to remember.
Just a 30 minute drive away you can enjoy the history, and sample the wonderful Cognac's from the many Cognac houses in this beautiful town.
Cognac
Carp Fishing in France at Les Gravelles
Exclusive French Carp Fishing Holiday with Lakeside Houes and Pool
Confolens
Oradour sur Glane
Explore the medieval town of Confolens, with it's quaint old streets and picturesque bridge spanning the River Vienne.
Visitors in August can enjoy the world famous annual International Festival of Song and Dance, "les danses et musique du monde". The
event attracts performers and visitors from all over the world.
Angouleme
Visit Angouleme and admire its medieval, renaissance, eighteen and nineteenth century buildings.
The spectacular "Circuits des Ramparats" is held in September. A miniture Monaco Grand Prix, it is one of the worlds leading motor races of historic sports and grand prix cars.
The spectacular "Circuits des Ramparats" is held in September. A miniture Monaco Grand Prix, it is one of the worlds leading motor races of historic sports and grand prix cars.
Oradour sur Glane, a chilling reminder of the atrocites committed by SS against innocent men, women and children during the Second
World War.
General de Gaulle decreed that 15 acres of ruins would be preserved as they were on the day of the massacre.
General de Gaulle decreed that 15 acres of ruins would be preserved as they were on the day of the massacre.
Places of interest in the
Charente region of SW France
Charente region of SW France
Places to Visit
La Vallee des Singes
(Valley of monkeys)
(Valley of monkeys)
This popular attraction provides visitors of all ages with the rare and fascinating experience of seeing the monkeys, gibbons, marmosets
& gorillas close at hand.
Living on wooded isles allows the animals to live in a natural habitat whilst enjoying semi freedom.
Sensitivity to the animals needs was paramount in the construction of the parc and that forethought is now reaping its reward with the birth of many healthy primates.
Restaurants and picnic areas galore plus the childrens farm and playground will make this a day out to remember.
Living on wooded isles allows the animals to live in a natural habitat whilst enjoying semi freedom.
Sensitivity to the animals needs was paramount in the construction of the parc and that forethought is now reaping its reward with the birth of many healthy primates.
Restaurants and picnic areas galore plus the childrens farm and playground will make this a day out to remember.
Just a 30 minute drive away you can enjoy the history, and sample the wonderful Cognac's from the many Cognac houses in this beautiful town.
Cognac
Carp Fishing in France at Les Gravelles
Exclusive French Carp Fishing Holiday with Lakeside Houes and Pool