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Facilities include:
Swimming pool
Bikes
Football ground
Swing
Table tennis
Trampoline
In the heart of the "Saintonge romane" close to the world famous vineyards of Cognac, on the road of the pilgims to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, our Domaine looks across the hamlet of La Laigne. Enjoy the peace of an 18th century mansion, in a 2.5 hectares park. 5 minutes from historic Saint-Jean-d'Angély and its shops.
The cottages
Our Domaine can provide accommodation for up to 65 persons. For groups and large families, some of our apartments are connecting, for a maximum capacity of 15 persons.
For your comfort, each apartment is well equipped, with fridge, oven, microwave and dishwasher.
Two cottages are located just besides the Domaine, in the hamlet of La Laigne, 50 m away from the Domaine's facilities.
Changeover Sunday 4pm to Sunday 9am in high season:
Cottage Le Cognac – sleeps 4-5
Cottage Les Cypres – sleeps 6-7
Cottage La Seve – sleeps 4-5
Connects to Le Tonneau
Cottage Le Tonneau – sleeps 4
Connects to La Seve and Les Cagouilles
Cottage Les Cagouilles – sleeps 6 + baby
Connects to Le Tonneau
Changeover Saturday 4pm to Saturday 9am in high season:
Cottage Les Vignes – sleeps 6
Cottage l’Alambic – sleeps 4-5
Connects to La Distillerie
Cottage La Distillerie – sleeps 6-8
Connects to L’Alambic
Cottage and Chambres d’Hotes Le Four à Pain – sleeps 4-5
Cottage Le Pineau – sleeps 4
Cottage l’Ecurie – sleeps 6
Equipped to also fit to the needs of handicapped people
Opening expected for May 2007
Cottage Le Depot – sleeps 6-7
Chambres d'Hôtes - B & B
Studio Le Bouchon – sleeps 2 + baby
Chambre d'Hôtes - B & B - Cottage during the High Season
2 Chambres d’Hotes La Girouette – sleeps 2 x 2 (La Laigne)
Chambre d'Hôtes - B & B – calm comfortable and prettily decorated
Activity holidays
Cycling:
With its mellow hills and beautiful countryside, our region is ideal for cycling. We offer weekly and fortnightly bike and accessories rental.
Yoga Stays:
Yoga breaks tailored to suit your individual needs. 3-7 days. Yoga sessions conducted by Martin Turner, a qualified British Wheel of Yoga, and Yoga for Health Foundation teacher.
Rambling:
Discover a stage on the pilgrim's way to Santiago de Compostella, the valley of the Charente with its wonderful castles.
Per week: 285 € per person
Available all year, except July and August
Winetastings:
Cognac and wine from the region, Bordeaux and Médoc
Weddings, baptisms, seminars, training courses, birthdays: for any of your private or business events, the Domaine de La Laigne offers you Le Chai, an ancient 170 m2 Cognac storehouse and Le Pressoir, a 70 m2 reception lounge.
LOCAL AREA
Beaches – 30 mins to the atlantic coast.
History - La Rochelle, many Roman Art monuments and the famous Paléosite.
Theatre, music and cinema - La Rochelle, Cognac, Saintes, Niort, Saint-Savinien and Rochefort, and summer theatre festival in Saint-Jean-d'Angély.
Golf - 18 hole golf courses in Saintes (25 km), Royan, Niort, Cognac and La Rochelle.
Swimming Pool - The aquatic complex Atlantys at Saint-Jean-d'Angély.
Canoe & Kayak Club - in Saint-Jean-d'Angély.
And: Moto-cross, Karting, Microlite, Tennis, Squash, Skate-Board track, Port Miniature de Saint Savinien with mini boats.
Restaurants – wide range in Saint-Jean-d'Angély.
Cognacs and Pineaux - Visits and degustations.
Shopping - Asnières-la-Giraud (2km) baker and grocer's shop; Saint-Jean-d'Angély
2 supermarkets, market and all amenities; Saintes for every kind of shop.
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in France' when contacting the owners:
