La Fournerie is a small hamlet 3 kilometers from the main village of Bréville, and only 15 minutes away from Matha and Cognac where you can find major supermarkets, shops and restaurants.
We have a range of on-site facilities including a heated swimming pool, badminton, children’s playground, covered play barn with a range of toys, games basketball hoop and table tennis table. We have a range of bikes to suit most ages which are great for exploring the local lanes and hamlets. We also have a selection of books, games and dvd’s for days in.
The magnificent Atlantic coast and the Charente region need a life time to explore but in the meantime you could start with these:
| Angouleme | The Tourist Office of Angouleme's official website |
| Cognac | Visit the worlds most famous brandy producers in the world and some amazing festivals |
| Le Cep Enchante | One of our local independent wine and Cognac producers whom you can visit |
| Cognac Golf Club | 72 par 18 hole course designed by architect Jean Garaialde. High quality setting and open all year. Other nearby courses at Saintes, Royan, Angouleme, and Ile d'Oleron |
| La Rochelle | Arguably France’s most attractive port |
| Saintes | Ancient City of the Kings |
| Rochefort | La Corderie and the Hermione |
| Bordeaux | No intro needed |
| Venise Verte | A naturalists’ paradise with it’s canal transport system |
| The Beach | Only one hour to breathtaking unspoilt beaches, all sand dunes and pine forests. |
| Futuroscope | One of Europes most successfull leisure parks |
| Puy du Fou | The most amazing theme park recreating medieval life. |
| Chateaux | This links to just one but many more to choose from |
| La Palmyre Zoo | Voted European Zoo of the Year |
| Aquarium | Get out of the sun for a couple of hours and see a fantastic display of marine life |
| Base Plein Aire, Cognac | Inflatable slides, swings and every imaginable game or sport in the park by the river Charente |
| Parc Aventure, Abbaye de Fontdouce | Hours of adventure in the trees in the beautiful grounds of the Abbaye de Fontdouce |
| Cognac Canoe Club | Canoes and kayaks for all ages, for one hour or a half day on the Charente river |
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