ACCOMMODATION EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with mini-oven or microwave, shower, balcony (upper floor apartments only), terrace or small garden area (not enclosed, for ground floor apartments), garden furniture.
The residences are located on the outskirts of Vaux and Royan, between 400m and 1km from the beach, shops and casino, with accommodation in both single storey buildings and terraced holiday homes.
FREE OF CHARGE
- Loan of high chair for children under 2 (subject to availability, state at time of booking).
PAYABLE SERVICES
- Towels (bath, hand & tea towel) & bed linen hire, plus final cleaning (excluding kitchenette) - for all state and pay at time of booking - see "KIT LINGE" (towels), "DRAPS" (bed linen) & "MENAGE" (cleaning) columns in price table).
- Cot hire for under 2s - 25 euro/stay (subject to availability, state at time of booking & pay locally).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(State at time of booking and pay locally)
- Parking free (subject to availability).
- TV 31 euros/1st wk ; 16 euros/each subsequent wk (subject to availability).
- Pets 29 euros/pet/wk (max 2/apt).
IN and AROUND PONTAILLAC:
* La Palmyre zoo (one of the largest in Europe)
* Marais Poitevin (marshland with a network of canals)
* La Rochelle and the famous Charentaise Islands of Aix, Re and Oleron
* Talmont and its mediaeval church...
Sport and Leisure:
* Watersports
* Fishing
* Tennis
* Cycle tours
* Horse-riding
* Archery
* Crazy-golf
* Swimming pool
* Shops, restaurants, casino and nightclub in Royan...
For further information, please contact the tourist office on 0033 05 46 05 04 71 (Royan)
Land of gastronomic delights and fine wines, the area has large beaches, lakes, quaint villages and cities known for their glorious past.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
Located on the Atlantic coast, between the Vendee and Gironde areas, Charente-Maritime and its surroundings stretch out its pine tree lined sandy beaches and its green countryside. This is a region rich in remains from the Past: Don't miss La Rochelle and its mediaeval harbour or Saintes, ancient Roman town.
Charente-Maritime also takes pride in its islands which inspired many writers and painters: l'Ile d'Oleron (linked by a bridge 3km long), famous for its oysters and its windmills, l'Ile de Re, unforgettable when it comes to landscapes.
Everything in the area was made for you to have a pleasant stay. You will find many warm and welcoming resorts along the steep chalky rocks, capes and heavenly bays, with plenty of activities to offer. Gourmet meals, fine wines & spirits amateurs will find all they can wish for...Don't forget the town of Cognac is situated in the area.
