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These short guides to selected local towns and villages give background information, maps and ideas about what to see during your visit.  

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  • Talmont

    Talmont, 17120
    France
    Talmont is a very pretty village perched on limestone cliffs with a wonderful view across the Gironde Estuary.
  • Meschers-sur-Gironde

    Meschers sur Gironde, 17132
    France
    Attractive old fishing port on the Gironde estuary. Famous in particular for its Grottes - limestone caves cut out off the sheer cliff-face and inhabitated since prehistoric times.
  • Ronce les Bains

    Ronce les Bains, 17390
    France
    Ronce les Bains is a seaside town with the emphasis on families
  • La Rochelle

    La Rochelle 17000
    France
  • Pons

    Pons, 17800
    France
    An interesting town crammed full of history
  • Cognac

    Cognac, 16100
    France
    The town of Cognac, situated on the Charente River, has of course given its name to the world famous spirit drink
  • Saujon

    Saujon,
    France
    Historic port on the Seudre river
  • Jonzac

    Jonzac, 17502
    France
    Jonzac is an attactive historic town on the Seugne River near to Cognac and Saintes. A richness of old buildings and a centre for cognac and pineau.
  • St Savinien

    Saint Savinien, 17350
    France
    Picturesque old town on the banks of the Charente
  • St Pierre D'Oléron

    St Pierre d'Oleron, 17310
    France
    The main town on Ile d'Oléron
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