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Local Interest
Beauvais sur Matha is ideally situated for exploring both the Charente Maritime and Charente Departments.
Places to see:-
- Royan and La Rochelle coastlines. 1 hour
- Saintes 40 Minutes
- St Jean D’Angely 20 Minutes
- Cognac 20 Minutes
- Jarnac 20 Minutes
- Angouleme 30 Minutes
Things to do:-
- Cognac. A tour of one of the world famous cognac houses is a must. Most of the major producers have very informative, guided tours daily, throughout the season.
- Golf. Enthusiasts of this sport will be delighted at the quality of the local golf courses. There are two excellent courses: Cognac and Saintes with reasonable rates.
- Markets. There are lots of markets in the region, on set days throughout each month. On most Sundays during the season, you will find village brocantes,(bric a brac/ flea markets) to browse around.
- Local festivals. During the season you will find many villages hosting “themed” festivals. For example… Beauvais holds its own wine festival each May, covering all the wine regions throughout France. What a weekend!!! Nearby in the village of Siecq, they have a medieval weekend, a very popular jazz festival and summer wine walks.