Le Pouzat Is in a tiny hamlet in rural France. With all amenties close by. Nearest shops are two minutes drive away in the village of Loulay. Loulay is the nearest village You can cyle there in twenty five minutes along the country roads where you can buy bread, visit the market on a Friday - they have a tourist information office, a coop, bank, post office, florist, hairdressers and bar/restaurant/hotel and tabac. A renault garage Tennis courts and an open air swimming pool. Lozay is a fifteen minute bike ride away with an exibition of the important stone carvings in and around the Charente Maritime with explanations in English. Excellent picnicking facilities totally refurbished during 2012 St Jean dAngély As the property is in the countryside a car is essential. Lots of shops, restaurants for you to choose from and absorb the French style of living. You could eat at a different restaurant every night. Then work off the extra pounds in the pool or on the bike! Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays a chance to sample the local produce on sale. Antezant A great place to eat out of doors with music sessions some nights during the summer holidays Steak recommended and a place for the children to explore St Denis du Pin, a hairdressers, a Peugot repair garage Or stay at Le Pouzat and unwind - Lots to do or not! Swimming Pool in the orchard garden. Relax with a book under the walnut tree. Table tennis in the fruit garden Badminton and or volley ball Indoor and outdoor games to keep everyone amused. Town shopping, and a large range of restaurants which include Indian, Thai, Morrocan and French of course to name but a few. Sample the easy relaxed way of living by taking time to explore what the local markets have to offer. Pool Enjoy some time in the pool or having a game of table tennis or badminton. Lots of toys games etc to play with indoors and out. Forest Take a walk or cycle in the forest nearby. Or walk or cycle in the quiet country lanes and enjoy the sunflowers at their best.