Things to do The area is excellent for walking, cycling and bird watching and if you want a bit more action Valle des Singes and Futuroscope are within easy reach as are several golf courses. There are also many ancient churches & picturesque villages & during the summer months there are many fetes & markets.
Places to visit The coast around Royan and La Rochelle is very beautiful with many sandy beaches. Cognac has the Charente with boat trips & of course many Cognac houses with tours & tasting's. La Rochefoucauld has a wonderful chateau where you can dress up in period costume & a wonderfully naughty chocolatier. Angouleme, the regional capital is also the home of french cartoonism.
