Local Attractions
Take a break from the fishing to visit the beautiful countryside or stock up on supplies….
Spar Montemboeuf
Monday – Saturday 7.30am-12.30pm, 3.00pm-7.00pm
Sunday – 8.30am-12.00pm
4.3km
Spar Montemboeuf
Monday – Saturday 7.30am-12.30pm, 3.00pm-7.00pm
Sunday – 8.30am-12.00pm
4.3km
Intermarche Supermarket Chasseneuil
Monday – Saturday 9.00am-7.15pm
Sunday – 9.00am-12.00pm
7.3km
Lidl Chasseneuil
Monday – Saturday 9.00am- 7.15pm
Sunday – 9.00am -12.00am
18km
E.Leclerc La Rochefoucauld
Best and biggest Supermarket with everything under one roof. Plus a cafe inside.
Monday -Thursday 8.30am – 7.30am
Friday – 8.30am – 8.00pm
Saturday -8.30am – 7.30pm
Sunday – CLOSED
17km
Petrol Stations:
Intermarche – Chasseneuil 7.3km
Bricco – La Rochefoucauld 17km
Pharmacy:
Montemboeuf
Chasseneuil
La Rochefoucauld
Bakers:
Montemboeuf
Chasseneuil
La Rochefoucauld
Cherves-Chatelars
Butchers:
Montemboeuf
Chasseneuil
La Rochefoucauld
Chemist:
Montemboeuf
Chasseneuil
La Rochefoucauld
Carwash:
Chasseneuil
La Rochefoucauld
La Rochefoucauld
20mins
Angouleme
Angouleme offers a real French eating/shopping experience. The old quarter has a cathedral, museum, and there is also a shopping centre.
Eating (Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian)
Culture/History
Bars
Cathedral
Museum
Shopping Centre
Cinema
Laser Tag
Bowling
Nearest City 32kms, 36 mins
Angouleme Commercial
Les Montagnes (industrial Park)
Just off the N141
Macdonalds
Burger King
Buffalo Grill
H&M
Decathlon
Hypermarket (Geant)
Bowling/Laser Tag/Go Kart Track
Sport Shop
28kms 25mins
Oradour–Sur-Glane
On 10 June 1944, the village of Oradour-sur-Glane in Haute-Vienne in Nazi-occupied France was destroyed, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by soldiers in Hitlers elite Waffen-SS army. The ruins of the martyred village have been reserved as a memorial to those victims that died.
45mins
Cognac
Cognac is a medievel town with cobbled streets and elegant renaissance archetecture. The spirit of cognac has been created here since the 17th Century, with world famous houses such as Camus, Hennessy, Martell,Otard,Remy-Martin,Courvoisier being located here. Join a guided tour where you can take a barge or a small train to discover the history of Cognac and expolre the vineyards, distilleries and musuems.
1 hour
Perigeux (Capital of the Dordogne)
You don’t know Périgueux? Let yourself be carried away by the flavours of this capital of gluttony, a city with many facets. An ancient town that dates to the neolithic times, and an important Roman centre. Today it has one of the biggest markets, local crafts, urban chic shopping with a wealth of local farm produce and an abundance of restaurants.
1 hour
Futurscope
Amusement Park and theme park
Futuroscope, all the forces of attraction. 40 attractions and shows for everyone.
Avenue René Monory, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
05 49 49 30 80
Look up their fb page!
1.5 hour
Lacs-de-Haute Charente – Massignac
Summer months only, I think May-September
We love this place! A man-made beach with snack bar & restaurant. There is horse riding, canoe/kayaking/windsurfing centre. They also have a giant water inflatable in the summer months. There is a small park and zip line for the younger ones next to the beach. Or just take a picnic and spend the day relaxing, so a day that can be enjoyed by all the family.
15/20mins
Adventure Park – Massignac
A great place for those who like to a bit of hanging around!!!
Zip Wire, Bungee Jumps and high wires
05 45 24 07 43
Les Seches, 16310 Massignac
Look up their fb page!
15/20mins
Go-Karting (big Circuit) – Angouleme
Summer season only. Formula Kart Speedway
www.formulakartspeedway.com
Look up their fb page!
25mins
Karting 16 – La Rochefoucauld
contact@karting16.com
www.karting16.com
8 Chemin Edouard Bonnin, Taponnat-Fleurignac, France
05 45 62 18 18
15mins –(Smaller and closer)
Parc Zoo du Reynou
April-October
Discover the great spectacle of wildlife and the plant world on 100 hectares of nature.
Domaine du Reynou, Le Vigen, France
05 55 00 40 00
contact@parczooreynou.com
1hr 13mins
Bordeaux Shopping
Take the TGV from the SNFC station at Angouleme.
Bordeaux is just 1hour on the TGV, direct and non-stop.
The centre of Bordeaux is relatively easy to walk around, with plenty of opportunity to browse in the windows of its many independent shops and chain stores. Bordeaux is particularly well-known for its luxury shopping and department stores, with famous French and international brands.
Shop Opening Hours
Like most French cities, many of the smaller shops close for a two-hour lunch break, staying open later into the evening. Shopping malls and supermarkets stay open all day. Le Marche des Grands Homes opens Monday – Saturday 10.00 – 20.00. Most shops are closed on a Sunday.
Where to shop
Rue St. Catherine is the busiest shopping street, leading from the Place de la Comedie to the Place de la Victoire, it is over a kilometre in length and completely pedestrianized.
Another popular place is along the Cours de l’Intendance, where you will find luxury labels with many designer boutiques.
Tati on the corner of Rue St. James and Cours Victor Hugo cater for those on a tighter budget.
Bordeaux’s commercial centres off a good choice of shops, Meriadeck on the Rue Claude Bonnier. Galeries Lafayette, & Le Marche des Grands Hommes. A number of speciality wine shops can also be found in the area around the Tourist Information Office.
The St. Michel district of Bordeaux is a lively spot for bargains and inexpensive shopping.
A Monday market is held selling clothes just by the basilica of St. Michel and there are two Saturday markets selling antiques and collectables.
Most of the markets start early and finish by lunch so please check times as they vary!
Perigeux
Sat & Wed
Brantome
Tue
Nontron
Sat
Angouleme
Tue & Sat (various places in Angouleme)
La Rochefoucauld
Sat (Small market)
Chassenueill-Sur-Bonniere
Small market on wed/sat
Large market on 3rd & 22nd, 23rd of every month
Peigut-Pluviers
The weekly market is held every Wednesday morning.
In April, up to the carnival and its rides.
A medieval festival is proposed in July.
A Christmas market is held in December, with entertainment.
Railway Charente Limousine – Velorail
Open from April-October
Cash only I think!!
The Vélorail is an outdoor family activity that takes you along the old railway line from Commequiers to Coëx for seven kilometres, aboard a handcar.
AN UNUSUAL WALK 10 MINUTES FROM SAINT GILLES CROIX DE VIE
With family or friends, the Vélorail offers you an unusual and friendly ride in the countryside, aboard a handcar rolling on an old railway line.
Enjoy the 2-hour (14km) round trip through the countryside of the Pays de St Gilles Croix de Vie.
The Vélorail, a sort of railway Rosalie, fulfils all the functions of a bicycle by moving exclusively on the rails and using a truly ecological traction system: the calf oil of two passengers!
Each rail bike can transport 2 to 4 people (+ a 5th person if they are under 12 years old)
Like a pedal boat on rails, better than a bicycle, more than a tandem, the Vélorail (handcar) offers a rural and refreshing group ride that will delight young and old alike.
MANUAL
- The Vélorail consists of two pedalling stations (accessible from 1m40) and two or three passenger seats at the rear (if children under 12 years old).
- The presence of at least one adult per handcar is mandatory.
Reservation required online or by telephone.
DISTANCE AND TRAVEL TIME
- 14km round trip (7 km there / 7 km return). Midway flip plate.
- 2 hours of walking.
- Several departures per day, at fixed times.
- Mostly shaded route.
19 avenue Gambetta, Confolens, France
05 45 71 16 64
secretariat@cf-charentelimousine.fr
Le 16 Beach
Excellent atmosphere overlooking the man-made beach. Evening entertainment/live sports/park for the kids.
Pizza/Burger/pastas/salads
Monday/Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10:00am – 22:00
Thursday 10:00am -22:00
Friday 10:00am -22:00
Saturday 10:00am – 23:00
Sunday 10:00am – 22:00
April-September seasonal
Plage de la Guerlie, Pressignac, France, 16150
05 17 23 00 86 le16beach@gmail.com
Look up their fb page!
20mins
Le Soleil Couchant
English run restaurant on the other side of the man-made beach. Live bands,
friendly lakeside bar, open all year round with a full range of draught beers, cider, Guiness.
2 route de pressignac, France, 16310
05 45 65 23 67
20mins
La Bonnieure
French run restaurant in the town of Chasseneuil ten-minute drive Lovely Garden terrace open during the summer months with a children’s play area a choice of everyday dishes offering value for money.
106 avenue de la République 16260 Chasseneuil sur Bonnieure
05 45 39 67 66
Look up their fb page or call for opening hours.
10mins
Chez Steph
Situated near the castle and river a thriving and very popular Meat restaurant. Famous for its Limousin Beef grilled over a wood fire. Booking is necessary.
Look up their fb page or call for opening hours.
Place du Champs de foire 16110 La Rochefoucauld.
05 45 62 09 11
20mins
MacDonalds
Monday- Friday 10 AM–11 PM
La Rochefoucauld opposite E.Leclerc Supermarket
La Fosse Pacaud, 16110 Rivières
20mins
Restos des Halles
8 rue des Halles, La Rochefoucauld, France
05 45 62 17 18
Look up their fb page or call for opening hours.
20mins
Moulin de Tardoire
A beautiful setting situated on the river Tardoire. The food is very high quality. Booking is essential.
The forge, Montbron, France, 16220
Address
05 45 66 41 46
Look up their fb page or call for opening hours.
15mins
Mamies Bar
Quaint little Irish run Bar, Café. Dinner served every evening, a dish of the chef’s choice. Pool table out the back
Place de la Mairie, 16310 Montemboeuf, France, Montemboeuf, France
Look up their fb page or call for opening hours!
