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MON PLAISIR
Montplaisir Is Situated On The Edge Of The Town Of Montendre,
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| | | Montendre, the centre of green tourism in the region, is an ancient market town created in 52 BC by Mons Adronis, a lieutenant in the Roman armies of Julius Ceaser. In the twelfth century the chateau was built on the hill which is the centre of the town. Visitors to the chateau are treated to magnificent, panoramic views over the Charente maritime
Prices from € 45 to € 80 /room/night, Open All Year, English & French spoken, Coffee & Tea Making Facilities | | | | | Overview | | | Montendre, the centre of green tourism in the region, is an ancient market town created in 52 BC by Mons Adronis, a lieutenant in the Roman armies of Julius Ceaser. In the twelfth century the chateau was built on the hill which is the centre of the town. Visitors to the chateau are treated to magnificent, panoramic views over the Charente maritime | | | Accommodation | | | Three bedrooms which can sleep up to 9 people. | | | | DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE | Sleeps 2 to 3; €45 - €60 / room / night | |  | Well decorated and presented bedroom. Shower, toilet and basin. Each en- suite is equipped for hair driers.
An extra fold up bed is available if required and a child’s cot is also available.
Tea and coffee making facilities and hospitality tray in each room. | | | |
| DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO | Sleeps 2 to 3; €45 - €60 / room / night | |  | Another well decorated and presented bedroom. shower, toilet and basin. Each en- suite is equipped for hair driers. An extra fold up bed is available if required and a child’s cot is also available.
Tea and coffee making facilities and hospitality tray in each room. | | | |
| Family Bedroom | Sleeps 2 to 4; €45 - €75 / room / night | |  | A spacious bedroom containing 1 double bed and two bunk beds suitable for two adults and two children. It has a shower, toilet and basin. Each en- suite is also equipped for hair driers.
An extra fold up bed is available if required and a child’s cot is also available.
Tea and coffee making facilities and hospitality tray in each room. | | | |
| | | Facilities | | | | Open All YearEnglish & French spokenCoffee & Tea Making FacilitiesCotGardenParking | | | The Area | | | The town itself is full of bars, restaurants and shops. Every corner one turns produces yet another narrow twisting street, full of surprises. Every Thursday morning there is a vibrant market held in the streets of Montendre. In July and August an evening market is held on Thursdays and the air is filled with music and the tantalizing smells of food being cooked. This can be enjoyed at trestle tables set out in the streets.
Market Day in Montendre
The town of Montendre is well supported by the Mayor and his team who are very enthusiastic about providing the very best in facilities for visitors the town of which they are justifiably proud.
Beyond the town lies a countryside rich in history and nature. The softly rolling countryside is home to the vine. Vineyards stretch for miles in mathematically straight lines which, in the autumn give up their fruit to provide arguably the best wines in the world.
As one travels the country roads one passes myriads of grower-producers of cognac, wines and the local pinaux. The latter being indigenous to the area and consists of a blend of cognac and part fermented grapes. The traveler is welcome at most of these wine producers for wine tasting. (Make sure the driver refrains from such tasting).
The centre of the cognac production is the ancient town of Cognac. Home to most of the well known producers such as Courvoisier, Martell and Remy-Martin, to name but a few, the town is well worth a visit for its architecture alone. All the main cognac houses provided guided tours (with the inevitable tasting).
Jonzac is just 15 minutes drive from Montendre and is a delightful town boasting a lovely chateau in its main square. Home to the local government offices this is a well maintained example of French architecture.
The Gironde estuary is just some twenty minutes drive away. With its small fishing villages it can be a fascinating day out. Whilst traveling the Gironde estuary one cannot miss the town and port of Blaye. During the drive one passes through an important wine producing area on the road to and around Blaye.
Travel up the coast to visit the idyllic village of Talmont with its quaint cottages, winding streets and wonderful array of flowers growing in the streets. This is a trip that cannot be missed.
From Talmont it is only a few kilometers before you reach the town of Royan. Royan, home to the German u boats in World War II, was badly bombed during the war. Since then the town has been rebuilt with some extremely exiting architecture. (The cathedral here is a revolution in architecture and must be seen). The beaches of Royan are a bathers’ delight and the marinas will enthrall budding Chichesters. Royan is about an hours drive north of Montendre.
Montendre lies just north of the Aquitaine border and the beautiful countryside of the Dordogne river. This area is well worth a visit during your stay.
When you tire of the sunbathing and touring around the old towns no doubt a spot of retail therapy would not come amiss. Bordeaux boasts the longest high street in Europe and is an excellent centre for such an expedition. The trip is just 50 minutes by car. But why not take the train from Montendre and take in the forest and countryside whilst relaxing.
After completing the shopping why not wind the day down with a drink at one of the open air bars in the main square of Bordeaux before returning home.
These are just some of the places to see and things to do whilst making Montplaisir your holiday centre.
We very much hope that you will make Montplaisir the centre for your holiday here, in this beautiful part of France.
Pool complex, Jonzac
Chateau, Jonzac
Lake complex
Talmont | | | Things To Do | | There is much for the holidaymaker to do and enjoy in Montendre and the surrounding region. There is a golf course on the edge of the town and a wonderful lake complex situated in a forest setting near the golf course.
The lake complex includes a sandy beach affording safe bathing for children. A lifeguard is on duty during summer months. There are paddle boats, a fishing lake and swimming pool providing a spacious setting for those who do not want to spend their time in cars. Official guide to Montendre www.ville-montendre.fr | | | Directions | | By AIR
The nearest airport is Bordeaux and we are pleased to run an in house transfer service to and from Bordeaux Airport.
The airlines operating from the U K to Bordeaux are BMI Baby and Flybe.
By Road
Ferry companies operate from various ports in the U K to the following ports in France.
( The approximate driving times and distances in kilometers and miles from the port to Montendre is given next to each port. This does not include stopping times)
Calais. 8 hours 27 mins 817 Km or 507.7 miles
Caen. 6 hours 9 mins 551 Km or 342.7 miles
St Malo. 5 hours 19 mins 480.9 Km or 298.8 miles | | | | | | | Contact Details | |
| Gill and Barry Oversby |
Telephone | 00 33 546 86 56 60 |
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