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The village of Port d'Envaux
The commune of Port-d'Envaux is located in the centre of the department of Charente-Maritime, in the region Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the former province of Saintonge. At the heart of the Atlantic arc, it is an integral part of the French Grand Sud-Ouest, and is also included in the Grand Ouest.
Located northwest of Saintes, the commune of Port-d'Envaux is bordered by the river Charente entirely on its left side.
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Port d'Envaux pontoon
The castle of Panloy
Walk along the side of the Charente
Port d'Envaux wharf
Kayak trip on the Charente
Les LAPIDIALES,
the former stone quarry transformed into a sculpted space,
a fantastic and magical world to discover at Les Lapidiales de Port-d'Envaux
Every year for the past twenty years, artists have been welcomed in this old quarry to let their imagination run wild. Each year, new works are born, sculpted directly into the walls of this former quarry of Chabossières located in Port d'Envaux, near saintes, whose stone was once used to build many buildings including the Fort-Boyard, off Oléron.
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Saintes & la Saintonge
Rich in a thousand-year-old heritage, Saintes and its many exceptional sites are undoubtedly worth the diversions and invite you to dive into more than 2000 years of history and creation.
You will love the Saintonge for its gentleness and art of living, its stone and water villages with authentic charm, and its many river walks on the Charente river.
Discover a range of authentic and unusual experiences for zen, urban, bucolic, gourmet, festive, family, friends... infinite holidays !
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The Gallo-Roman Amphitheatre of Saintes
The Arch of Germanicus in Saintes
Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Saintes
The Ladies' Abbey in Saintes
Saintes - Charente-Maritime
La Rochelle
La Rochelle reveals its most beautiful secrets and its greatest architectural treasures to all the curious walkers who tread the cobblestones of its streets.
Situated on the edge of the ocean, La Rochelle is the maritime city par excellence. Its stretch of water protected by the islands of Ré, Aix and Oléron, benefits from exceptional sailing conditions.
A must-see place for local gastronomy, the markets of La Rochelle are conducive to discovering the local produce. You will be able to find the typical products of the region such as oysters, Charentais stuffing, goat's cheese, pineau but also meet the producers.
La Rochelle is the ideal setting to recharge your batteries and escape to a preserved natural environment.
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The Towers of La Rochelle
The Aquarium of La Rochelle
The La Rochelle Market
The pleasures of the sea off La Rochelle
Cycling around La Rochelle
The Charente Maritime coastline
The region, which stretches from the south of the Vendée to the Gironde estuary,
occupies a unique position on the Atlantic coast of continental Europe.
This location gives it a mild and sunny climate.
Royan, Châtelaillon-Plage, Fouras, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, as well as the seaside resorts of the Charente islands such as Saint-Trojan-les-Bains or Saint-Georges-d'Oléron on the island of Oléron, but also Ars-en-Ré or La Flotte on the island of Ré, are sure to please lovers of relaxation and sport.
The Atlantic Coast is full of little nuggets that you have to know how to find: the Charente islands are one of them.
There are 4 of them, each with its own style, atmosphere and colour.
On the programme: a preserved environment, a remarkable historical and architectural heritage, lively seaside resorts, immense fine sandy beaches, a wide range of water sports and water sports, pretty little harbours and renowned local produce.
Port de la Cotinière - Oleron Island
Oyster huts
Charentaise Beach
Aix Island and Fort Boyard
Marennes-Oleron oysters
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Restaurant L'Amaranthe
Creatively presented dishes prepared with local ingredients and offered as set menus in an elegant restaurant.
Address : 12 Rue des Pêcheurs, 17350 Port‑d'Envaux
Telephone : +33 546 942 269
Restaurant Le Gabarier
e Gabarier, a family restaurant in the heart of an exceptional village, welcomes you all year round in a restaurant offering refined and affordable cuisine.
Address : 2 Rue de la Mairie, 17350 Port‑d'Envaux
Telephone : +33 546 901 833
La Pizzeria des Halles
The pizzas are delicious and made with quality products.
Address : 4 place des Halles, 17350 Port‑d'Envaux
Telephone : +33 546 955 942
Restaurant L'Auberge des Glycines
Lunch under a 30 year old wisteria tree.... A pleasant table, regional seasonal cuisine with the right flavours and cooking.
Address : 4, Quai des Gabariers, 17350 Taillebourg
Telephone : +33 546 918 140
Restaurant L’Escale
Small, simple and unpretentious guinguette. Fresh produce cuisine. Relaxing atmosphere on the banks of the Charente.
Address : 234, rue de la Gare, 17350 Taillebourg
Telephone : 06 07 51 30 92
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Le Logis de L’Epinière
The Logis de l'épinière is a charming residence built since the 17th century in Charente-Maritime in the heart of the Romanesque Saintonge.
Address : 1, rue de l’Epinière, 17380 LES NOUILLERS
Le Gîte du Presbytère
A fully renovated gîte where you can enjoy the incomparable charm of a guest house.
The gîte du Presbytère has all the comforts and facilities you would expect.
Address : 3, rue du Presbytère, 17350 Port d’Envaux