Gite du Calme Bed&Breakfast is situated close to Cognac and Saintes within easy access to Bordeaux and La Rochelle.
True to its name it is a calme and peaceful place to stay for a long or short holiday break.
Whether you are traveling on your own or with friends and family there is everything you need to make yourselves feel completely at home.
The beautiful Poitou Charente has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing or you can simply opt for the walking through the vineyards or cycling through the forest (bikes available no charge) or sampling the delicious foods on offer, local cheeses, wines and the famous oysters and Cognac.
We offer evening meals on request at 15 euros per person including wine.
Our local village is Cherac which is just a 2 km cycle ride away. In the village you have a Boulangerie/Bakers, Boucherie/Butchers, Pharmacy/Chemist (English speaking) Cafe, Post office and most importantly local Cognac and wine producers!
We are just 2km from the stunning charente river for swimming, boating, cycling, walking canoing or even taking a pedlo out! (Seasonal)
The towns of Cognac and Saintes are just 11km drive. Both towns are brimming with activity, great shopping, food markets, restaurants and tourist attractions.
The area in itself is famous for producing Cognac and all the Cognac houses for tours are based in the centre of Cognac.
There are three golf courses close to Gite du Calme, as well as fishing and riding.
Saintes was the roman capital of France and you can visit historical monuments from the past.