L'Anglade

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The Poitou-Charentes/Vendee Region

Wine

The wine connoisseur will be kept very busy in the area. Less than an hours drive will bring you to the home of some of France's most famous wine districts such as St Emilion ( a UNESCO World Hetitage Site since 1999), Lalande, Pomerol, and Fronsac. Spend an afternoon meandering through the beautiful Chateaux and vineyards of the region or the cobbled streets of St Emilion which must rank as one of the prettiest little town in France. In this respect, Robert Parker the world renowned wine writer say of St Emilion

"Bordeaux's most aesthetically pleasing tourist attraction. Some will even argue that the walled medieval village is France's most beautiful wine town"


A very interesting and worthwhile visit to do is Chateau de la Riviere in Fronsac. Whilst the Chateau itself has a Disneyland like quality to it, this pales into insignificance to the grandeur of its cellars - 8.5 hectares (20 acres!!!) no less -which are among the largest in France.

Still not satisfied? Slightly further afield but still within an easy drive (1.5 hours) visit Bergerac, Montbazillac, Sauterne, Grave or Medoc. Alternatively if wine is not your tipple, visit Cognac and tour one of the large Cognac houses such as Hennessy, Remy Martin or Martel, once again, less than an hours drive away.

 

Montboyer Area

The village of Montboyer, situated approximately 1km away, is a typical small French village. It has a small grocery shop/bakery (suitable for basic requirements only), a post office, a garage and a very friendly and welcoming little bar/restaurant, Le Pas Sage, which produces some excellent local fare at remarkably affordable prices. The terrace at the back of the bar is a particularly pleasant place to while away an hour over aperitifs.

The village is fortunate to have a very active and hard working Committee des Fetes. Each year the committee organise around a dozen functions spread throughout the year, but predominantly in summer. These range from local farmer markets, dinners, fairs and country side walks/picnics. Despite their diverse nature all of these events have a common denominating factor. This is, to put it in plain language - food and drink! Should you be fortunate enough for your visit to coincide with one of these local soirees be sure to attend!. You are guaranteed to be warmly welcomed, have a great time whilst at the same time experiencing a true taste of French rural life.

The market town of Chalais is 7km away. It has a good sized super market - Intermarche - for more extensive shopping requirements as well as most other type of shop including pharmacies, butchers, bakers, cake shops banks, cash points etc. In addition, if you are unfortunate to need them you will find doctors dentists and physiotherapists not to mention several watering holes (the best of which are the Bar du Marche and the PMU).

There is good and enjoyable market in Chalais every Monday morning which is excellent for fresh vegetables and other local farmers' produce.

The nearby town of Riberac (about 30 mins away) has an even more extensive market every Friday morning which is well worth a visit. In both cases the markets start about 8.00am and finish around 12.30pm.


There are many other good restaurants in the area such as the Fawlty Towers like Champ Rose, Plasir D'Automne, Les Essards, Le Passe Simple or the St Bernard in nearby Brossac.

Restaurants
No matter what your taste you will be well catered for by the many and varied restaurants in the locality. These range from gourmet style restaurants offering food of the highest quality down to small family run bars/restaurants offering more traditional local fare. All of these restaurants have one thing in common: within their class, all offer quality food at remarkably reasonable prices. Typical prices (without wine) range from around €28 (£20) for a four or five course meal in one of the better restaurants to around €10 to €15 (£7/£11) in a family style restaurant.

For that special evening eat at either the Chateau in Chalais or the Hostelerie du Perigord in Aubeterre both of which rank among the best restaurants in the region. The Hostelerie du Perigord arguably gets the nod for the complexity and presentation of its food though there is nothing to beat the ambiance of the Chateau with its simpler, though no less tasty, food presentation.

Activities
While many of our guests are more than happy to do nothing more strenuous than have a glass of wine while relaxing by the pool there is much to do for those more actively inclined. Walking, jogging and cycling along the many wooded country roads in the locality have proved very popular with many of our guests (there are two bicycles and one kiddy's available for the use of guests)

Golfers are well catered for in the area over a dozen courses within an hour and and half of the property

Tennis players are well looked after with most villages having their own clubs which are more than willing to allow visitors access for a nominal fee. The local club in Chalais has four courts (one indoor) and is no more than a five minute drive from the property. More serious players may wish to apply to the French Tennis Federation for a licence before coming on holidays. This will allow them to enter into the many local tournaments that are played in the area throughout the summer.

Canoeing, horse riding and fishing are all also available nearby.

Langlade - rural France at its best!

 

Getting There

Clients considering a Fly/Drive holiday may consider using one of four regional airports within a one to two hour drive of Langlade.

From Ireland - Dublin /Bordeaux with Aer Lingus or Dublin/La Rochelle with Ryan Air
From the UK - Ryanair, Flybe, BA, BMI baby fly to airports close by

Guests coming from Ireland or the UK with their own cars normally take a ferry to one of the north western seaports of France, sometimes stopping overnight on the way down. Set out below are the approximate driving distances from the major French seaports to Langlade

SeaportDistance
(miles) (kms)
Calais 480 775
Le Harve 425 670
St Malo 305 500
Roscoff 392 630
Cherbourg 386 620

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Bordeaux (100 km)
• Ferry: Cherbourg (600 km)
• Railway: Angouleme (40 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Montboyer

• Fishing
• Golf Course
• Horse riding
• Tennis courts
• Water Park
• Swimming
• Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in L'Anglade

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Bicycles available
• Parking space
• Private outdoor swimming pool
• Shared garden

 

Two sets of French doors lead onto a large tree shaded back terrace which is ideal for outdoor dining, barbeques or simply taking a respite from the midday sun. Meanwhile the 10X5 metre pool which is set in the foot print of an old barn, is the perfect place for a cooling plunge or simply soaking up the sun. There is also a boules playing area adjacent to the back terrace.

 

Rental Details

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Facilities in L'Anglade

• Cooker
• Dish washer
• DVD player
• Fridge
• Highchair
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine

The house comfortably sleeps eight adults in two large double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. In addition, an infant's cot is provided in one of the twin bedrooms. With one double bedroom and a bathroom located on the ground floor the house is suitable for handicapped or disabled people. The main living area is open-plan comprising a large fully equipped kitchen cum dining room as well as well as large living area.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (4)
• Bathrooms (2)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 8 people:

• Single Beds (4)
• Double Beds (2)
• Cots (1)

 

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