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Angoulême: In place of its ancient
fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old
city walls, known as the Ramparts, from which fine views may be
obtained in all directions. The "old town" has been preserved,
maintained and largely reserved for pedestrians. It has a cobbled
restaurant quarter, with some interesting galleries and boutiques.
Bordeaux: Towns are talkative; not in the
sense of the sounds of our modern society, but the stories that are
set in the stone facades of buildings or the bronze of statues. The
result is that the city that represents the wine of the region bears
witness to that very activity on every corner. Visits to the
numerous Quarters, Quays and Public Gardens are a must.
Cognac: Many Cognac producers, for example
Hennessy, have guided tours and tasting events throughout the
summer. The town's medieval quarter Vieux Cognac runs from the Tours
Saint-Jacques, alongside the river, up to the Saint-Léger church.
The area contains many unusual buildings, built between the 15th and
18th centuries, situated on narrow cobbled streets.
La Rochefoucauld: The village takes its name
from the large château above the village, which is partially open to
the public, whilst also still inhabited by the Duke and Duchess. In
the village is a classic car dealership which is open to the public
365 days of the year and is decorated with motoring memorabilia,
functioning essentially as a free-to-enter motor museum.
La Rochelle: The city has beautifully
maintained its past architecture, making it one of the most
picturesque and historically rich cities on the Atlantic coast.
Limoges: The city and castle were united in
1792 to form the single city of Limoges. Some years later the
porcelain industry started to develop, favoured by the presence of
kaolinite which was discovered near Limoges in 1768.
Parc
du Reynou is about an hour and a half's drive from The Lavender
House. You will be amazed by the splendour of the landscaped park
and will be charmed by the beauty of the animal world. Located in Le
Vigen, near Limoges, Reynou Park is a tourist and cultural place,
where everybody will observe, understand and appreciate animal and
vegetable kingdom. Young and old people will take away unforgettable
memories of this day.
Poitiers: Famous for the Futuroscope theme
park and research park project, (European Park of the Moving Image).
The theme is visual communication technology and is housed in ultra
modern buildings.
Relaxation: We have a local Holistic & Beauty
Therapist you can visit, or if there are two or more people wanting
her services she will visit you at The Lavender House.
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