See & Do
Le Cerisier Charente
Welcome to the 'See and Do' page for Le Cerisier Charente. Immerse yourself in the local culture and create lasting memories in this captivating region of France.
Vineyards & Distilleries
Cognac and Bordeaux are ofcourse the most well known but small houses nearby also grow and produce wine and Pineau de Charente - a local aromatic fortified wine aperitif. Visit the famous and less well known - all are welcoming and offer tours and tastings.
Annual Circuit des Remparts
Known as ‘Monaco sans La Mer” Angoulême hosts this legendary and stylish classic car race. First staged in 1939, the Circuit des Remparts is a classic car race not to miss! It is held on the third weekend of each September where classic cars hurtle around the ancient, pretty cobbled twisting roads. A weekend of high octane, style and society.
Markets & Brocantes
There is a local weekly food markets at Ruffec and Mansle. Discover the specialist growers for strawberries near St Angeau and onions & garlic from Ligne.
La Charente area is famous for its weekend bric-a-bracs. Forage for vintage typewriters, embroidered hankerchiefs
and trinkets from an age gone by.
https://brocabrac.fr/16/
Le Vallée des Singes
La Vallée des Singes founded in 1998, offers a full immersion into the fascinating world of primates. This wildlife park is 100% different; there are no cages, no fences but 450 monkeys freely living on a wide area of 22 hectares. It promotes ecological awareness and the protection of nature, environment and primates.
Kayak & Canoe
La Charente river and its tributaries are ideal for kayak and canoe enthusiasts but also for a leisurely paddle to discover the waters and wildlife. A fun afternoon out for the children too.
The Bassins de Lumières
A journey of discovery of the artistic and architectural treasures of the city of Venice.This is a moving art exhibition of sound and light set in in a massive former submarine base in Bordeaux. The site is transformed into bright and powerful colours encompassing space and the senses, works that come alive and recompose...an appointment with the magic of Art.
The International Comic Strip Festival in Angoulême
Created in January 1974 this fun festival is also a highly respected event showcasing promising young talent in the cartoon world welcoming nearly 6000 professionals from all over the world, and 220,000 visitors each year, to more than 20 different venues across Angoulême. Enjoy the exhibitions, shows, competitions and artistic events every year in January. This year 2022 ... from 17 to 20 March
La Rochelle - Charente Maritime
La Rochelle
Superb pedestrianised old port with restaurants et cafés and illuminated at night for a magical ambiance
2hr in the car (139km)
Walking
Enjoy the fabulous myriad of country paths that wind through woods and between fields for walking and cycling and discover the water mills along La Charente river and the little villages and hamlets of this quiet and most beautiful rural countryside.
Futuroscope
Futuroscope, a different kind of leisure park experience for all the family, just over 1hr from Le Cerisier direct easy access via the N10.
Gyrocopter
Gyrocopter
Book in advance. Its about 90 euros for a 15 minute flight. Your host Laurence has had a go and it was brilliant !
Contact : Eric Changeur
Rotavia, GYRO CLUB CHARENTAIS, D6, 16230 St. Ciers sur Bonnieure
+33 5 45 22 22 33
2 minutes from Le Cerisier Charente by car (2.2 km)
Les Châteaux de La Loire
Come and discover the breathtaking Loire Châteaux and step into the heart of French history. Admire their richly decorated interiors, stroll through the splendid parks and French-style gardens and marvel at their particularities. i
Not in La Charente but just two hours from Le Cerisier Charente as an on your way here trip or part of your return journey home or as a day trip.Your hosts did a day trip to Château Chenonceau. Read below not to miss see's and do's at this beautiful château.
Restaurants
near by
La Marmite in Mansle ($ at mid-day)
L'Auberge de l'Abbaye in Saint Amant de Boixe ($$ at mid day)
Hotel Beau Rivage in Mansle $$$
Café Porte Bleue in Verteuil sur Charente $$ at mid day
Verteuil-sur-Charente
Stroll along the La Charente river which weaves its way around the village. Buy your baguette from the bakery and sip your coffee outside the café. Four restaurants, two bars, and a magnificent château make this a lovely place to visit.
The Château de Verteuil, which has belonged to the La Rochefoucauld family for over a thousand years, is not available for visits but it gives a lovely backdrop to the village. Try La Porte Bleue for lunch and La Sénéchalerie concert bar & restaurant for panoramic views of the chateau and village.
Mansle-les-Fontaines
7 minutes from Le Cerisier, this pretty town has a canoeing centre along La Charente; hire out a kayak and discover the waterways -for all ages. Have a glass at Chez Riffaud -concerts, bar, lunch time restaurant or dine overlooking the river at the Hotel beau Rivage. SuperU and a Friday morning market for your food shopping.
Marais-Poitevin
Le Marais Poitevin regional natural park is a few kilometers from the city ​​of Niort and 1h15 from Le Cerisier. Three types of landscapes: the wet marsh, parched swamp and sea ​​marsh and a real haven of lush green landscapes, peaceful canals and abundant flora and fauna. Visitors can explore its many walking trails on a bike or by punt.
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Ile d'Oléron
Located off the coast of Charente-Maritime, the largest French island, the Ile d'Oléron, has been connected to the mainland by a nearly 3-km bridge since June 1966.
The island's only fishing port, "La Cotinière," has an early morning fish auction which offers an impressive spectacle, not to be missed.
The Ile d'Oléron is an island of a thousand faces. Discover endless beaches, dunes, salt marshes, forests, oyster farms, and unmissable monuments such as "Le Phare de Chassiron," "Fort Boyard," "La Citadelle du Château," "La Lanterne des Morts," and more.
