The property is in the countryside so a car is essential. Loulay - the nearest village You can cycle there in twenty five minutes along the quiet country roads where you can buy bread, visit the market on a Wednesday 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 - Fifteen minute bike ride away through the forest with an exhibition of the important stone carvings in and around the Charente Maritime with explanations in English. Excellent picnicking facilities. St Jean dAngély - Lots of shops, restaurants for you to choose from and absorb the French style of living. Then work off the extra pounds in the pool or on the bike! Antezant - A great place to eat out of doors with music sessions on some nights during the summer holidays a place for the children to explore St Denis du Pin - Hairdressers, Peugeot garage Dampiere sur Butonne - Nearest Chateau, Garage a Papi - enjoy a glass of wine in the orchard, listening to butonne passing by, live music sessions Or stay at Le Pouzat and unwind - Lots to do or not your choice! Swimming Pool in the orchard garden, badminton and or volley ball Relax with a book under the walnut tree. Table tennis in front of the cottage Indoor and outdoor games to keep everyone amused.