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The historic spa town of Jonzac is just a few minutes away. With concerts and events throughout the summer, Jonzac offers many attractions including:

The Jonzac castle dating from the 16th century and the vaulted town gate dating from the 13th century
The remains of an ancient Gallo-roman villa with thermal baths
The water mill chez Bret dating from the 18th century
The windmill of Cluzelet dating from the 18th century
The market halls from the 19th century
The hidden cobbled streets full of charm
The water center "Les Antilles" and the Jonzac casino
The contemporary architecture of the exhibition center
The banks of the river Seugne that offer leisure activities such as as a manmade beach, zip lines, canoe, biking, trekking on foot or on donkey back, fishing...
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JONZAC, A THERMAL BATH TOWN

The troglodytes thermal baths of Jonzac are set in an ancient quarry. The establishment sits between robust pillars of rock that make the place intimate. Its hydrothermal well is unique by its content in sulphur and mineral nutrients, recommended for the treatment of several ailments: rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory tract conditions and DVT.

The thermal baths attract 17000 tourists per year and has become the 7th thermal bath resort in France, thanks to the quality of the baths, the water and the treatments in the center, as well as the sunny climate.

CHARENTE-MARITIME, THE SECOND MOST POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION IN FRANCE

Jonzac is ideally situated amongst a rich touristy area. The Charente-Maritime area offers varied landscapes but also a rich architectural and cultural heritage, as well as a gastronomic variety not to be missed!

Jonzac allows you to visit surrounding cities such as Cognac, Saintes, Royan, Angoulême or even Bordeaux which is less than an hour away. Around Jonzac, the hilly limestone lands ideal for vine growing, offers the possibility of beautiful drives and magnificent views, punctuated by wine tasting of the Pineau des Charentes or Cognac.

Less than an hour away from town, you will be able to discover the landscapes of the right bank of the Gironde Estuary with its small fishing ports and high limestone cliffs, with wooden houses perched on top.

The Oceanside is a stone’s throw from Jonzac and offers different activities and landscapes. Royan, a peaceful seaside resort is at the confluence of the estuary and the ocean.

Further north, the wild coast sheltered by dunes and pine forests offers superb landscapes and beaches. You will be able to swim, surf, hike or visit the Palmyre zoo.

If you wish to explore further, the north of Charente-Maritime is accessible and is worth a trip! The towns of La Rochelle and Rochefort situated 1h20 mn are worth a visit thanks to their outstanding architectural heritage.

The isles of Oléron (1h20 mn) and Ré (1h40 mn) are a tourism hotspot, also the oyster fields of Marennes (1h15 mn) and the peculiar village of Brouage (1h20 mn) are recommended.

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Royan (50 mn) and it’s vast wild beaches of la Palmyre and it’s zoo (1h10 mn)
The banks of the Gironde estuary and its numerous fishing ports like Talmont-sur-Gironde (45 mn)
The port of Vitrezay and its natural and multicultural pole (30 mn)
The towns of Cognac (35 mn) and Saintes (40 mn), Angoulême (50 mn), Bordeaux (1 hour)
The Enchanted Farm (Ostrich and Snail farm) - Jonzac - 10 mins
The leisure park Mysterra in Montendre (25 mn)
The blue lakes in Touvérac (25 mn) and the Guizengeard lake (40 mn), vestiges of old clay quarries
The maison de la vigne et saveurs in Archiac (15 mn)
La Base de Loisirs - (park, restaurant, inland beach) 10 mins Jonzac

COGNAC

As XO gite is both next to a Cognac producer and named after the finest Cognac, we would be amiss to not mention some tasting ideas! The incredible Cognac Bertrand vineyard is just four minutes away located at 12 Les Brissons, 17500 Réaux-Sur-Trèfle. We'd be happy to arrange a tour and tasting if you like.

A short drive North into Cognac town you can visit:

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We also highly recommend Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa - not only does it have incredible restaurants but there is a rooftop bar with Cognac cocktails overlooking the city.