Guidebook for Le Lindois
Food Scene
Highly recommended, Peter and Ilona offer good value Bistro style dining in a lakeside setting - just 5 mins by car or 25 mins walk. But book early during July & August.
05 45 65 02 67
Camping de L'Etang
7-9 ROUTE DE ROUZEDEHighly recommended, Peter and Ilona offer good value Bistro style dining in a lakeside setting - just 5 mins by car or 25 mins walk. But book early during July & August.
05 45 65 02 67
High Priced but excellent dining overlooking the lakes, need to book.
05 45 89 35 97
La Côte de Boeuf
La GuerlieHigh Priced but excellent dining overlooking the lakes, need to book.
05 45 89 35 97
Highly recommended for all inclusive lunches for 12 euros. Nice garden, excellent value. 25 mins away, but book for the garden peak season.
05 45 24 08 37
Chemin de la Côté Qui Descend
Chemin de la Côté Qui DescendHighly recommended for all inclusive lunches for 12 euros. Nice garden, excellent value. 25 mins away, but book for the garden peak season.
05 45 24 08 37
Good Steaks and open BBQ pit. Opposite the Chateau in La Rochefoucauld Mid priced. Good for lunches and evenings 30 mins away.
05 45 62 09 11
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Chez Steph'
48 Rue des HallesGood Steaks and open BBQ pit. Opposite the Chateau in La Rochefoucauld Mid priced. Good for lunches and evenings 30 mins away.
05 45 62 09 11
L'Arbre
La Ferme Auberge - -05 45 23 06 57
Reservation only eat poultry grown on the premises,
Drinks & Nightlife
English run Bar / Restaurant with food available from 11.00 til late every day of the week. Food can be hit or miss, but the "All day English breakfast" or curries are OK.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Le Soleil Couchant
English run Bar / Restaurant with food available from 11.00 til late every day of the week. Food can be hit or miss, but the "All day English breakfast" or curries are OK.
Sightseeing
Unmissable local Chateau, a must visit if staying in the area.
Lots of events and enactments peak season.
Open all year but closed Tuesdays.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Château de La Rochefoucauld
Unmissable local Chateau, a must visit if staying in the area.
Lots of events and enactments peak season.
Open all year but closed Tuesdays.
Interior only open in July/August but access to wonderful views of the moated castle year round.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Château de Rochebrune
RochebruneInterior only open in July/August but access to wonderful views of the moated castle year round.
Coriobona, Village gaulois
Route du Pont BinotUnusual new nearby attraction, haven't visited ourselves.
Unforgettable memorial village to 2nd World War SS atrocity.
Unfortunately NO DOGS allowed in Martyr Village.
172 recommandé par les habitants
Oradour-sur-Glane
Unforgettable memorial village to 2nd World War SS atrocity.
Unfortunately NO DOGS allowed in Martyr Village.
A must visit and thought provoking memorial. Also try and see the small resistance museum by the Tourist Office in the Town.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Mémorial de la Résistance
A must visit and thought provoking memorial. Also try and see the small resistance museum by the Tourist Office in the Town.
Really impressive Roman Baths, no water unlike "Bath" in the UK. Well worth a visit. Notb sure if dogs are allowed.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Cassinomagus - Archaeological Park
11 LongeasReally impressive Roman Baths, no water unlike "Bath" in the UK. Well worth a visit. Notb sure if dogs are allowed.
Many of the brandy producers, Hennessey, Martell etc based here with regular tours. Loads of info in our property guide.
182 recommandé par les habitants
Cognac
Many of the brandy producers, Hennessey, Martell etc based here with regular tours. Loads of info in our property guide.
Angoulême Cathedral
1 Pl. Saint-PierreStunning setting overlooking the "Remparts"
Interesting Paper Museum. Recent guests found it "superb".
34 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d’Angoulême
Rue CorneilleInteresting Paper Museum. Recent guests found it "superb".
Picturesque village, very quiet and few facilities but well worth a detour if heading to Chasseneuil. Large Bric-a-bracs throughout the year!
Vitrac-Saint-Vincent
Picturesque village, very quiet and few facilities but well worth a detour if heading to Chasseneuil. Large Bric-a-bracs throughout the year!
The Medieval Frescoes in the Church are unmissable. Free admission via the small exhibition and shop.
Les Salles-Lavauguyon
The Medieval Frescoes in the Church are unmissable. Free admission via the small exhibition and shop.
Small supermarket, cafes bars, The large lake beyond the town is quieter than our closer lakes and ideal for picnics amongst the trees.
Saint-Mathieu
Small supermarket, cafes bars, The large lake beyond the town is quieter than our closer lakes and ideal for picnics amongst the trees.
Villebois-Lavalette
Fine Chateau, Market
Local wine producing co-operative, buy direct. Wine tasting available via tickets from the tourist office in Montbron!
Saint-Sornin
Local wine producing co-operative, buy direct. Wine tasting available via tickets from the tourist office in Montbron!
Jarnac is one of the "must see" local towns prettier than Cognac, with riverside walks, visits to Courvoisier, boat trips and boat hire - charming destination 1hr drive away.
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Jarnac
Jarnac is one of the "must see" local towns prettier than Cognac, with riverside walks, visits to Courvoisier, boat trips and boat hire - charming destination 1hr drive away.
Ideal to combine to combine with a day out to Jarnac, access to the gardens is free!
Abbaye Saint Etienne of Bassac
50 Rte de CondéIdeal to combine to combine with a day out to Jarnac, access to the gardens is free!
Everything Else
Ranch L
Le MasIdeal for horse riding hacks and activities
Maison du canoë
Canoe trips on the Tardoire River
Piégut-Pluviers
Huge Market Every Wednesday am well worth a visit
Spectacular Riverside Cliffs and Gardens. Regular Markets and good restaurants. Ideal to tie in with a Wednesday visit to Piegut. Otherwise packed market every Friday.
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Brantôme
Spectacular Riverside Cliffs and Gardens. Regular Markets and good restaurants. Ideal to tie in with a Wednesday visit to Piegut. Otherwise packed market every Friday.
Just 15 mins away, Dutch run, Challenging 18 hole international course in beautiful surroundings. Driving range and all facilities on site Good Restaurant on site.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Golf International de la Prèze
Just 15 mins away, Dutch run, Challenging 18 hole international course in beautiful surroundings. Driving range and all facilities on site Good Restaurant on site.
Étagnac
Superb tranquil lake with cafe/bar. Quieter than the big "lacs de Haute Charente"
Essentials
Intermarché Super et Drive
Open "sans interruption" and Sunday am
Best big store for local shopping, dry cleaning, hairdresser on site, etc. Also a good value cafe/bar for lunches. Open all day but NOT Sundays!
E.Leclerc Rivières/La Rochefoucauld
Route de LimogesBest big store for local shopping, dry cleaning, hairdresser on site, etc. Also a good value cafe/bar for lunches. Open all day but NOT Sundays!
Large store, has English beers en route to Airport or Oradour sur Glane.
Open all day but NOT Sundays.
Super U et drive
Rue du MoulinLarge store, has English beers en route to Airport or Oradour sur Glane.
Open all day but NOT Sundays.
Leader Price
28 Rte d'AngoulêmeExcellent Budget shopping, open all day and Sunday Mornings
Intermarché Super
145 Rue Saint-RochOpen all day and Sunday am
Arts & Culture
Just 20 mins away this town has loads to offer - local markets, bric-a-brac, the Chateau, restaurants, the convent and cloisters. Free Saturday Evening Concerts in the Cloisters during August
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La Rochefoucauld
Just 20 mins away this town has loads to offer - local markets, bric-a-brac, the Chateau, restaurants, the convent and cloisters. Free Saturday Evening Concerts in the Cloisters during August