La Pignade in Charente Maritime

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La Pignade is our jewel in the crown - beautiful location, gorgeous surroundings and an abundance of activities both on and near the parc.

La Pignade has all the attractions of our larger parcs but on a cosier scale! There's the same hint of thrills and action, equal opportunity for languishing in the sun, all topped off with a heaped helping of nature that gives this parc a special feel.

The surrounding area is home to some of the most famous towns in France and a short journey will take you into La Rochelle, Royan and Cognac.

Local Area Finding La Pignade

The best ferry routes for this parc are:

Brittany Ferries - Plymouth to Roscoff - average crossing time is 6hrs (7hrs at night)

Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to St Malo - average crossing time is 9hrs (10hrs at night)

Brittany Ferries - Porstmouth to Caen - average crossing time is 6hrs (7hrs at night)

Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - average crossing time is 2hrs 45 mins using a fastcraft sailing

SatNav Postcode: 17390

The local Area around La Pignade

Royan

Royan is a good-time resort with lovely beaches and a lively atmosphere. It has two casinos, a big marina, five beaches and numerous restaurants. Worth a visit is the 'Parc des Jardins du Monde' where your children can 'ooh and ah' over bonsais, orchids and all manner of unusual plants.

But the thing I love most about Royan is the blue and white striped tents on the beaches, which make you feel as if you've stepped back in time - though thankfully without the embarrassment of having to wear the knee-length swimming costumes.

La Rochelle

La Rochelle is as pretty as its name and well-equipped for keeping the whole family entertained. There are great shops, lots of restaurants, beaches and a huge aquarium. The tanks in the aquarium have transparent tunnels running through them, so you can see the sealife swimming around you. Wow! There is also a natural history museum, full of an interesting mix of stuffed animals, shells and African masks. A good place to while away a few hours if the sun goes in.

Saintes

Buildings in Saintes are old and lovely. The amphitheatre here dates from around the 1st century and is big, nearly as big as the Coliseum in Rome. It's the ideal place for your children to re-enact their favourite scenes from 'Gladiator', and they're probably a lot cuter than Russell Crowe.

Phare des Baleines

Cycle and hiking routes rule supreme on the Ile de Re. There is a fantastic view from the top of the 150 year old lighthouse, Phare des Baleines - which means 'Lighthouse of the Whales'. Though I'm sure not many whales would be able to manoeuvre themselves up the 250 steps to the top. Back on the ground you could also visit the lovely old harbours and “ânes en culottes”, which translates - honestly - as 'donkeys in trousers'. Go. See for yourself.

Rubber Castle

If the idea of studying at Hogwarts with Harry Potter appeals to your children, Marennes could help them indulge this fantasy. It has an 18th century castle, Château de la Gataudiere (which was apparently built by the man who introduced rubber to France), but sadly no magical creatures!

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