'Les Ors' Self-Catering Holidays in South-West France
'Les Ors' is on the edge of the small commune of Bagnizeau, two kms from the market town of Matha, 20 kms north of Cognac. The village, with its 11th century church is a historic conservation area. The Atlantic beaches are a pleasant hour's drive away. Charente Maritime has hot, dry summers, mild winters, and more sunny days than anywhere in France other than the Cote d'Azur.
How to Get There
BY ROAD - 20 kms from A10 autoroute, 500 kms from Paris, 400 kms from St Malo, 700 kms from Calais
BY AIR - 70 kms from La Rochelle Airport, 160 kms from Bordeau Merignac International
BY RAIL - 45 kms from Angouleme; TGVs to Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris, London, and Brussels
Places to Visit
Chateaux - La Roche-Courbon, Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, le Douhet, etc.
Ancient ports - La Rochelle, Rochefort, Fort Boyard
Wildlife reserves especially wetland bird sanctuaries
Museums - maritime, cognac, Gallo-roman
Grand cognac houses and small vineyards
Oyster beds and fisheries
Romanesque churches, Gallo-roman monuments
Islands - Oleron, Re, Aix, Madame
Weekly markets and monthly fairs in surrounding towns
Arts/music festivals including International Folklore Festival in Matha, International Festival of 'Filme Policier and 'Blues Passion' in Cognac, International Festival of 'La Bande Dessinee' in Angouleme
