You have access to a range of activities and visits less than twenty minutes from the accommodation, including Planète Exotica, the Labyrinthe, a water park, wakeboarding, several abbeys, the Roman town of Saintes and Royan, etc. BEACHES AND WATER SPORTS * Swimming and lounging on the beaches of Royan, Châtelaillon-Plage and Île de Ré * Surfing, paddleboarding and sailing: beginners' courses on the Atlantic coast, Ile d'Oléron * Kite-surfing: popular sites at La Palmyre and Ronce-les-Bains * Boat trips: Fort Boyard, Ile d'Aix, Cordouan lighthouse, sea and river cruises NATURE AND HIKING * Marais Poitevin: boat trips, ecotourism, birdwatching * Moëze-Oléron nature reserve: hiking, discovering the flora and fauna. * Seudre Valley: marsh landscapes, walks and cycle rides * Cycle routes: La Palmyre, Île de Ré, Île d'Oléron and Côte Sauvage. HERITAGE AND HISTORY * Fort Boyard: cruises around the famous fort * Corderie Royale and Hermione in Rochefort: immersion in naval history * Saint-Savinien Abbey and Saint-Eutrope Basilica in Saintes: historical heritage * Baleines lighthouse (Île de Ré) and Chassiron lighthouse (Île d'Oléron), Cordouan lighthouse, La Coubre lighthouse: panoramic tours LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY * La Palmyre Zoo: one of the largest zoos in Europe * La Rochelle Aquarium: marine biodiversity * Accrobranche and adventure parks: fun activities for all ages * Small tourist train: discover Châtelaillon-Plage and the surrounding area GASTRONOMY AND TASTING * Oyster farming and salt marshes: visits and tastings in Marennes and La Tremblade * Local produce: craft markets, cheeses, cognac and Pineau des Charentes * Haut-Poitou wines: cellars and tastings of regional wines These activities in Charente-Maritime combine relaxation, natural discoveries, heritage and gourmet pleasures for a rich and varied holiday. 4o

The gîtes are 15 minutes from the Saintes motorway exit.