We love the diversity of the area with undulating countryside, vineyards, fields of sunflowers, woodland and much more.
Our nearest town is Mirambeau, a 10 minute drive away, and the SuperU supermarket stocks pretty well everything.
Going north the nearest beach is at Meschers-sur-Gironde (approx 40 minute drive), a little further on is Royan and then the fabulous beaches of the Cote Sauvage. Just south of Meschers is the historic fishing village of Talmont-sur-Gironde with the church of St Radegonde built in 1084.
Travelling west through St Bonnet you get to the Nature Reserve at Port Vitrezay where you can walk round the lakes, cycle round the16km of trails, take a boat trip up or down the Gironde or just enjoy a coffee or meal in the restaurant.
30 minutes south of us is the town of Blaye where you can find the Citadel which is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The town itself holds twice-weekly outdoor markets which are the best in the area.
The historic town of Jonzac is a 20 minute drive to the east with bigger supermarkets and a twice weekly indoor market. There are also shops, a castle, restaurants and an indoor water park (les Antilles de Jonzac) and a train station.
For a full day out, Bordeaux is 70km away and is well worth a visit. Trains go from Jonzac or you can drive to the outskirts and catch a tram to the centre. For all wine lovers a visit to the Cité du Vin museum is a must.