Whilst it is perfectly possible to while away the days in the house and garden, there is also a plethora of choice of activities available in the area, with Maison de Cyprès being perfectly located for excursions into both the Dordogne and the Charente.
The regions are home to numerous picturesque villages to explore, with activities ranging from visits to chateaux, abbeys, prehistoric caves, monolithic churches, golf, fishing, or for the more adventurous, canoeing & kayaking and if you are looking for the atmosphere of a city, Angouleme is only 40 minutes away.
Villages & Towns
There are so many beautiful and interesting villages & towns in the area; here are a few that we would highly recommend visiting:-
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Chateau de Villebois Lavalette
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Aubuterre Sur Dronne
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Eglise Souterraine Aubeterre
Activities
The Dordogne and Charente have a huge variety of activities, here is a small selection to give you an idea:
Chateau de Villebois Lavalette
Canoeing/Kayaking at Aubeterre Sur Dronne amongst other locations
Aquajump at Le Yrieux
Chateau de la Mercerie chateau
Eglise Souterraine Saint Jean at Aubeterre Sur Dronne
Stargazing – lie next to the pool on the sunbeds after sunset and gaze at the sky…
Restaurants
Again, there are so many to choose from but here are a few of our recommendations.
Le Lavalette – Villebois Lavalette
L’Envie Gourmande – Salles Lavalette
Sel et Sucre – Aubeterre Sur Dronne
Au Cochon Prieur – Aubeterre Sur Dronne
La Cantine – Angouleme
Le Chat Noir – Angouleme
Cafe des Colonnes – Riberac
Le Patio – Mortagne Sur Girone (for those interested, there’s a great brocante in the village near this restaurant)
Hall Dente – Villebois Lavalette
