La Maison Saint Simeux - Local Guidebook
City/town information
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente
Angoulême
Food scene
Graines et Garenne
17 Rte d'AngoulêmeLovely local produce and restaurant close by
Le Mas Charentais
4 chemin du MasClose restaurant offering local produce
Great if you are in Angouleme town and would like a meal - recommend to eat in the outdoor dinning at the rear of the restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Chez Paul
8 Pl. Francis LouvelGreat if you are in Angouleme town and would like a meal - recommend to eat in the outdoor dinning at the rear of the restaurant.
Located on the Charente river, great atmosphere and local food. Very close to the house!
8 locals recommend
Pub Gabariers
Rue des gabariersLocated on the Charente river, great atmosphere and local food. Very close to the house!
Pizza A.Santini
9 Avenue des Quinze PontsGood take away pizza available
Located in Angouleme in the old town centre, lovely food on offer.
9 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Saint André
6 Rue Saint-AndréLocated in Angouleme in the old town centre, lovely food on offer.
Sightseeing
Saint-Émilion
Lovely day out with the kids, located in the town centre of Angouleme.
34 locals recommend
Musée d’Angoulême
Rue CorneilleLovely day out with the kids, located in the town centre of Angouleme.
A must see for a day trip! Great wine Museum also available, beautiful city with great shopping.
716 locals recommend
Bordeaux
A must see for a day trip! Great wine Museum also available, beautiful city with great shopping.
Enjoy the Sights and stunning views or visit the medieval grottos. There is also a local beach lake for swimming.
173 locals recommend
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Enjoy the Sights and stunning views or visit the medieval grottos. There is also a local beach lake for swimming.
Another great day trip, just 20 minutes away. Visit a Cognac Cellar and join a tour group!
182 locals recommend
Cognac
Another great day trip, just 20 minutes away. Visit a Cognac Cellar and join a tour group!
Jarnac
Close by and a lovely town walk.
Enjoy a meal under the ancient Market stalls in the town centre. Also a great place to try some 'geo cashing activities with the kids https://www.terra-aventura.fr/en
32 locals recommend
Villebois-Lavalette
Enjoy a meal under the ancient Market stalls in the town centre. Also a great place to try some 'geo cashing activities with the kids https://www.terra-aventura.fr/en
One of the prettiest towns in the area - a must see and take a boat ride on the canals or eat at a restaurant set against the rivebanks.
45 locals recommend
Brantôme en Périgord
One of the prettiest towns in the area - a must see and take a boat ride on the canals or eat at a restaurant set against the rivebanks.
La Rochelle
Île de Ré
Beautiful day trip for all the enjoy
Ile d'Oleron
Visit this island for a lovely day trip.
Fort Boyard
Enjoy a boat trip around this historic forte, less that 1.5hr away.
Office de Tourisme Pays d'Angoulême
1 Pl. de l'Hôtel de villeA good go to place for all you need to know.
Our Local Village
Saint-Simeux
Our local town, stunning views over looking the Valley and the River Charente!
Outdoor activities
Horse riding for all the family - make a booking in advance to ensure a spot.
Centre équestre de boisrond
15 Imp. de BoisrondHorse riding for all the family - make a booking in advance to ensure a spot.
Chateauneuf Vibrac Canoë Kayak
Fun family activity and great way to explore the areas near by.
Adventure Park Valley Fontdouce
1 Rue du VivierTree top adventures for all the family to enjoy.
Accro Parc station
Tree top adventure park
Stunning, quiet beach 1 hour away close to the town of Royan.
63 locals recommend
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
Stunning, quiet beach 1 hour away close to the town of Royan.
Beautiful beach outing for all to enjoy as a day trip from the property located approx 1 hr away.
47 locals recommend
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
Beautiful beach outing for all to enjoy as a day trip from the property located approx 1 hr away.
Indoor Activities
VERTIGO ANGOULEME
548 Rue de BordeauxBounce Park, great for a rainy day with the family or enjoy the Laser Game.
Cinéma CGR Angoulême
30 Rue Saint-RochGreat for a rainy day, most films are in French.
Bowling d'Angoulême
Les AvenaudsNautilis
Aquatic centre with an indoor slide and a Ice Skating Rink
Angouleme is famous for being the home of 'Comic Strips' in France. This museum shows all that is comic related.
80 locals recommend
Musée de la bande dessinée
Quai de la CharenteAngouleme is famous for being the home of 'Comic Strips' in France. This museum shows all that is comic related.