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INFORMATION ON THE AREA

Aubeterre - 5km.

Although small Aubeterre has much to offer including the astonishing sixth century monolithic church built within a cave in the hillside and the twelfth century Eglise St. Jacques; a puppet theatre. You will also find a museum, craft shops, bank, post office, doctor, dentist, chemist, patisserie, butchers and a newsagent.

There are numerous eating establishments to cater for all tastes. There is a small Sunday morning market in the village square.
When it comes to leisure, options are varied. There is a river beach (freshly laid each year) with a large safe, clean and supervised swimming area with diving boards, a children's playground, volleyball and 3 all-weather tennis courts; also a bar and snack restaurant.

Canoes and bicycles are also available for hire, whilst the beautiful surrounding countryside is ideal for those who enjoy walking. There is also local angling, a golf course approximately 4km away at Longeveau with other attractive courses at Angouleme and Perigueux.
10km away is the Lake at La Jemaye set within a beautiful wooded area with windsurfing, canoeing and swimming facilities. There is also a children's play area and catering outlets.

Riberac - 8km.

Here there is a selection of small shops, supermarkets, a large open market is held every Friday,
(In the nearby town of Chalais there is market on Mondays), wine caves, petrol station, garages, bars, restaurants, banks with cash points, hospital, chemist, boulangerie and a swimming pool.
The nearest village is Petit-Bersac, approximately 1.5 km away, where you will find a boulangerie/patisserie.
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