Discover Chamouillac, Charente-Maritime

This loop combines the discovery of the local terroir with a stroll between vineyards and forest. A detour through the village of Marcillac allows you to admire its listed church, its famous distillery whose fireplace marks the landscape, and its winegrowers' cooperative, 2 local gastronomic curiosities. Then, still between the vineyards, you reach a hamlet and its old flour mill converted into a restaurant. After crossing an open landscape alternating fields and pastures, you pass the Livenne river. You take the wide tracks through the mixed forest. During this quiet stroll, you may be able to observe birds bustling through the foliage or meet a deer at the bend in the path. On the way back to the starting point, you will pass close to the remains of another watermill, a witness to Marcillac's rich industrial heritage

For several years now, the Sentiers des Arts has been a key cultural and artistic event in the Estuaire region. The CARA, the Communauté de Communes de la Haute-Saintonge and the Communauté de Communes de l?Estuaire are pursuing their common desire to unite their territory through an artistic project that stands out each year for its originality, through original, monumental and ephemeral works that reconcile urban art and heritage. Discover the works on the estuary canton proposed by 10 artists from worlds as rich as they are varied!

For several years now, the Sentiers des Arts has been a key cultural and artistic event in the Estuaire region. For the 11th Sentiers des Arts, the CARA, the Communauté de Communes de la Haute-Saintonge and the Communauté de Communes de l?Estuaire are pursuing their shared desire to unite their territory through an artistic project that stands out each year for its originality, through original, monumental and ephemeral works that reconcile urban art and heritage. Discover the works in Braud-et-Saint-Louis by 3 artists from worlds as rich as they are varied!

For several years now, the Sentiers des Arts has been a major cultural and artistic event in the Estuaire region. Discover the works of Braud-et-Saint-Louis, Port des Callonges and Saint-Ciers sur Gironde, presented by 5 artists from a rich and varied world! This loop can be done by bike, for our cycling friends.

For several years now, Sentiers des Arts has been a cultural and artistic event in the Estuaire region. Discover the works of Saint-Androny, Braud-et-Saint-Louis, Port des Callonges and Saint-Ciers sur Gironde, by 5 artists from a rich and varied world! This loop can be done by bike, for our cycling friends.

Located south of Charente, in the immediate vicinity of the Charente-Maritime and its estuaries, Chantillac offers a hilly and wooded landscape, typical of the forest of the Double Saintongeoise.

In the heart of the forest, 40 minutes from Bordeaux and 15 minutes from Blaye, the Base de Loisirs des Lacs du Moulin Blanc offers you a pleasant natural setting in the shade of the pines. On the spot, you will find a fishing lake and a leisure lake, a hiking trail, picnic areas, a bowling alley, a restaurant with terrace .. The Balades à Roulettes® (BR®) are short, quiet walks, with a pushchair or a small bicycle, or adapted for people with reduced mobility (in a wheelchair), proposed by the French Federation of Rambling of the Gironde.

For several years now, Sentiers des Arts has been a cultural and artistic event in the Estuaire region. Discover the works of Saint-Androny, Cartelègue, Etauliers, Saint-Aubin and Val-de-Livenne, proposed by 5 artists with universes as rich as they are varied! Loop available by car.

The Château des Tourtes invites you to a quiet exploration of the vineyard by electric bicycle. Various excursions are possible . excursion at a glance: 2h30 audio-guided bike ride in the vineyard + visit of the cellars and tasting of 4 wines . picnic excursion in the heart of the vineyards: 4 hours of audio-guided bike ride in the vineyard + picnic (1/2 bottle included) + visit of the cellars and tasting of 4 wines . oenological excursion: 3 hours of audio-guided bike ride in the vineyard + visit of the cellars and tasting of 4 wines + blending . absolute excursion : 5h of audio-guided bike ride in the vineyard + picnic (1/2 bottle included) + visit of the cellars and tasting of 4 wines + blending.

Charming house with 4 bedrooms for 2 people and 1 bedroom for 4 people. Right in the heart of the village, Jean-Marie offers quality service in a completely renovated house.

Situated in the north of the Gironde, between the estuary, the marshes, the "Terres d'oiseaux" safari park (take your picnic and there are tables) and the vineyards, at the gateway to the Charente Maritime, 25 km from the Antilles de Jonzac (casino, swimming pools, wellbeing...), the Rouleaux gîte welcomes you for a stay with family or friends. Located in a small hamlet, it features enclosed grounds with garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue. The house comprises an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen with dining area, a living room, three bedrooms (one with a 1.40x1.90 bed, two 0.90x1.90m beds and one 0.90x1.90m bed), a shower room and an independent toilet. Electric heating. Pets allowed (additional deposit per animal).

The 600 co-owners of Château Réaut in the medieval town of Rions invite you to explore the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux landscape. As you ride along the hillsides on an electrically-assisted mountain bike, you'll be able to appreciate the infinite wealth of natural, cultural, heritage and wine-growing sites, and the wines that come from them. Enjoy the "Bulle verte" experience of quiet exploration.

The Galards Estate, a family property for four centuries, welcomes you in the charm and calm of a country setting. In the heart of the forest, the typical 17th and 19th century Charentais house houses five guest rooms. Two bedrooms on the first floor of the house and three in the outbuildings. One room on the ground floor has the "Tourism & Handicap" label. The park with its century-old trees is home to the swimming pool, where you can enjoy the aquatic pleasures. Couples, families, but also hikers, walkers and cyclists will appreciate the calm of this place, but also the pond for sports activities. Pascal, the owner of the place, passionate about heritage, will be happy to tell you about the family history of this place. He will also be able to advise you on how to discover the Maison de la Forêt de Haute-Saintonge, the Vauban citadel in Blaye, not forgetting a few good addresses of local producers.

Located in a protected marshland area, Terres d'Oiseaux is one of the last reedbeds on the Gironde Estuary. The biotype is home to rare birds and numerous insects, amphibians, and mammals. There are more than 110 species of birds – reed buzzards, herons, storks, snipe, etc. The site features 2 distinct, but complementary parts: - a free area where visitors can climb to the top of an observation tower, as well as a reception area with a café, boutique, and panoramic restaurant - an area with an entry fee consisting of three ornithological trails with lookout posts with mounted telescopes.

Situated on an area of preserved marshland, Terres d'Oiseaux is one of the last reed beds in the Gironde Estuary. This biotope is home to rare birds and is a shelter for many insects, amphibians and mammals. Reed harriers, herons, storks, marsh snipe: more than 110 species of birds have been observed. The site offers 2 distinct and complementary areas - a free space that allows visitors to access an observation tower, the reception building offering a relaxation area, café and shop as well as the panoramic restaurant, - a paying area composed of 3 ornithological paths lined with observatories equipped with fixed telescopes.

Located on a preserved marsh area, Terres d'Oiseaux is one of the last large reedbeds on the scale of the Gironde Estuary. This biotope is the place to be for rare birds and is a shelter for many insects, batrachians and mammals. Ornithological trails bordered by observatories allow you to discover the birds of the marshes. By yourself or accompanied visits are offered. The installations and the scenography have been designed to offer you a world apart, to see, to discover and to feel. Indeed, you will appreciate during your visit original creations (giant nests, tactile sculptures) which make the places of break unique.

This contemporary house is located in a hamlet and enjoys an enclosed garden, a covered terrace and barbecue and double parking space. Spacious open space living room : kitchen with microwave/dining room/lounge. 3 bedrooms with double-bed, shower room, wc. Electrical heating.

This ravishing 19th century traditional house is located in the village close to the church at the heart of Côtes de Blaye's vineyard. Enclosed garden, terrace, outside spa from may to september and cycling path close by. Fitted kitchen with microwave/dining area/lounge with DVD player and TV set. Storage room, baby's high chair, 2 bedrooms with queensize beds, bathroom with hair dryer/wc. Upper floor : 1 attic bedroom with double bed, washing area/wc. Electrical heating. House linen included. Non-smoking guests preferred.

Château Siffle Merle is a 25 ha family-run estate. There is also 2* furnished tourist accommodation on the property.

The church of Saint-Vincent is a Romanesque church from the 12th century. Reshaped in the Gothic period and in the 18th century, its richness comes from the portal decorated with frescos of oriental style. It has a massive fortified bell tower, altarpieces and two wooden statues of saints. Its famous cemetery cross, dating from the end of the 15th century, decorated with 12 statuettes representing the Apostles, was listed in 1907. This Romanesque church opens onto a portal, crowned by four vaults, decorated with interlacing. The vaults and capitals have carved motifs. A frieze, composed of facing griffins, decorates the capitals of the small columns framing the opening.

An ideal spot for safe swimming, sunbathing, for fishing, canoeing, walking or simply observing nature.

Towards the end of the 19th century, this modern church in Romanesque style was built according to the plans of Monsieur Bonnorre.

Château la Martellerie respects a know-how specific to the grands crus. The grapes are turned into wine, aged and put in bottle at the property. The vineyard is located on clay-limestone hills.

Château des Tourtes is a wonderful family story which is perpetuated. Created in 1967, Vignobles Raguenot thrive on the pioneering and visionary minds of Lise & Philippe Raguenot. In 1997, their two daughters Emmanuelle & Marie Pierre and their husbands take the vineyard of Château des Tourtes back, which is in Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. This estate, located in Saint Caprais stretches on 64 ha whose 15 are a production of white grapes. This is a warm atmosphere and full of conviviality that awaits you in this lovely property. If the atmosphere of the place inspires you, know that two lodgings await you in Château des Tourtes. Take benefit of the discovery of the estate to visit the vineyard in a uncommon way : ride one of the bikes to do the "bulle verte", a real immersion in the vines.

At Château Les Bertrands, our choices at every stage of wine production aim to enrich our family know-how with modern techniques. Nine generations have succeeded one another on our estate, with a shared commitment to respecting the terroir and grape varieties, and passing on our passion. Located in Reignac de Blaye on the right bank of the Gironde, Château Les Bertrands offers a wide range of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux red and white wines, as well as Bordeaux Clairet and Bordeaux Supérieur Moelleux. On-site tastings are available, and wines can be purchased on site or via our online boutique. Let yourself be seduced by the powerful, fruity character of these Grands Vins de Bordeaux?

The old church of the Middle Ages must have been Romanesque, but we know that it is on the baptismal registers of Saint-Aubin, that in 1671, under Louis XIV, a presbytery was built at the expense of the inhabitants of the parish. In 1738, under Louis XV, a Grand-Moulin culvert was built in Saint-Aubin on the main road. The church, restored in the 17th century, has kept its Romanesque character with its old bell tower, its porch and its three panelled naves.

There is nothing better than discovering and learning about their wines by coming to taste them on site at the estate. We welcome you to discover our know-how, the methods of vinification and the maturing of our wines. You will thus have a complete vision of all the work behind each bottle of Château Vieux Planty. With a breathtaking view of the vineyards, the shop is a real place to live, conducive to the pleasures of wine tasting.

Winegrowing château with a family of winegrowers for 2 generations. The vineyard, located in the north of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the slopes overlooking the Gironde estuary, benefits from an average of 240 days of sunshine per year. Its exposure, in the heart of this hilly landscape, and the richness of its terroir allow us to obtain wines of great generosity. We produce red and white AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux rosé as well as Crémant de Bordeaux brut and Perle de Lussan (Méthode rosé).

Les HDD (Halles de Donnezac), a grocery store-café-restaurant, is a real place for living and sharing! Housed in the old covered market, the restaurant offers traditional cuisine based on fresh produce. Come and appreciate the grocery store for its general groceries, local produce, fruit, vegetables, cold meats, breads and much more...

Château la Martellerie is a family-run estate, respecting the savoir-faire of the great Bordeaux growths. The Lardière family offers tours of its vineyards and winery, as well as tastings of AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux reds and whites, rosés and reds from France, and more... ! Since 2024, you can also enjoy the ephemeral wine guinguette every Friday in July and August. We can accommodate you in our chambres d'hôtes and table d'hôte, or at our motorhome stopover.

Da Leonardo is a pizzeria located in Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde. It opened its doors in 2024 and offers typical Italian dishes: Pizza, Lasagne, Carbonara or Bolognese.

Le Millésime is a wine bar, a warm cellar restaurant where you can taste good local products cooked with taste.

Recently opened, Mr Tacos Kebab will be your ideal ally for taking good tacos and kebabs home with you!

L'Aïnhoa is a new restaurant located in Etauliers. As you may have guessed from its evocative name, it's obviously a Basque restaurant! Discover the gastronomy of this beautiful region without further ado!

The "Les Platanes" restaurant in Etauliers has reopened its doors to delight you, with not one, but two dining rooms! New chef Bruno Noailly offers generous, French-inspired cuisine using local, seasonal produce. And customers have a choice: take their time to enjoy à la carte dishes in the "Les platanes" room, or discover the daily specials for lunch in the "A table! A unique setting to suit your mood, your time and your budget! Because at Les Platanes, there's something for everyone!

Pizzeria located in the centre of the village.

Discover the new restaurant in Braud-et-Saint-Louis, "Rest'O Bon Coin". Ideally located on the route of the Canal des deux mers, this restaurant is sure to please cyclists, locals and tourists alike. So don't wait any longer to discover your new restaurant! Takeaway offer: Burger.

Small village restaurant, warm welcome and concerts

Completely renovated in 2025, this small gîte adjoining the owners? house welcomes you to a peaceful, authentic setting on a winegrowing estate. Ideal for two people or a quiet getaway, it combines modern comfort with rural charm. The gîte features a comfortable bedroom and a large, bright living room with open-plan, fully-equipped kitchen, offering a convivial space in which to relax after a day of exploring. The meticulous furnishings and recent equipment guarantee a pleasant stay whatever the season. Situated in the heart of the vineyards, this gîte is the ideal starting point for discovering the region, enjoying nature walks and, if you wish, sharing the unique atmosphere of winegrowing life.

Tastefully renovated barn in the heart of the vineyards. Found 3 master suites and a spacious living room. Ideal for gatherings. The kitchen is very well equipped, and Monsieur Marcaille makes it a point of honor to ensure that his accommodation is eco-friendly. Particularly when it comes to water and electricity!

In the village of Donnezac you will find a parking area near the church. At the exit of the village, the Massif forestier de la Double offers beautiful walks. The nearest service area is in Saint-Savin, 12 kilometres away, rue des vignes, behind the Tourist Office.

At 18 km from Blaye, the campsite is very well located for a stop in "Haute Gironde", only 1 km from the A10 motorway (exit 38). Family campsite with 20 mobile home mocations proposed for nights, week-end or weeks. Laundry on site, restaurant close to the campsite.

Camp site nestling among the rolling vines of Blayais. Laid out in terraces, surrounded by forest. It affords superb views over the Gironde, 5 km away.

Small gîte located in the vineyards. Completely renovated.

Charming house with 4 bedrooms for 2 people and 1 bedroom for 4 people. Right in the heart of the village, Jean-Marie offers quality service in a completely renovated house.

Situated in the north of the Gironde, between the estuary, the marshes, the "Terres d'oiseaux" safari park (take your picnic and there are tables) and the vineyards, at the gateway to the Charente Maritime, 25 km from the Antilles de Jonzac (casino, swimming pools, wellbeing...), the Rouleaux gîte welcomes you for a stay with family or friends. Located in a small hamlet, it features enclosed grounds with garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue. The house comprises an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen with dining area, a living room, three bedrooms (one with a 1.40x1.90 bed, two 0.90x1.90m beds and one 0.90x1.90m bed), a shower room and an independent toilet. Electric heating. Pets allowed (additional deposit per animal).

Situated in the village, this delightful family hotel-restaurant offers you friendly welcome and traditional food. Bedrooms, on the ground floor, are situated in a vast park planted of trees, near a pond. Services : credit card accepted, car park, wifi, English spoken Number of bedrooms :27 Opening : every day. Restaurant closed on Sunday evening. Hotel and restaurant closed from mid-December to early January. Prices : 52 € to 57 € / bedroom, 6 € / breakfast, menu from 11 €. Floating bedroom, for an original night, on the pond : 78 € / night, 90 € / 2 persons with breakfast