Guidebook for visitors to Villars en Pons
Sightseeing
Saintes, Pons, Jonzac and Cognac are just afew of the interesting towns to visit.
In the house and gite there are useful folders containing tourist information leaflets.
Talmont-sur-Gironde
A charming village which juts out over the estuary.
A beautiful place full of history.
Take the gabare boat trip on the river, wander through the old streets and don't miss the Roman amphitheater.
Daily markets, except on Mondays. Wednesday and Saturday markets next to the cathedral are our favourites.
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Saintes
A beautiful place full of history.
Take the gabare boat trip on the river, wander through the old streets and don't miss the Roman amphitheater.
Daily markets, except on Mondays. Wednesday and Saturday markets next to the cathedral are our favourites.
Pretty harbour town with moored boats, and several restaurants
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Mortagne-sur-Gironde
Pretty harbour town with moored boats, and several restaurants
Food shopping
Supermarkets can be found at Gemozac Super-U and Lidl plus smaller independent shops.
Pons - out of town shopping area.
Weekly markets are held locally see the list at the house.
Large supermarket. Open until 19.30 Mon-Sat year round, and also Sunday morning in July and August.
Super U et drive
Pied SecLarge supermarket. Open until 19.30 Mon-Sat year round, and also Sunday morning in July and August.
Food Scene
There are many restaurants just a short drive from the Village.
In the house is a little booklet containing many restaurant cards from those in the area.
Hôtel Restaurant Le Lion d'Or
2 Pl. Saint-PierreSmart restaurant with quite reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
St. Georges de Didonne, Parc de l'Estuaire. A Woodland park with a look out tower and a cafe overlooking the bay.
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The Estuary Park
47 Av. Paul RoulletSt. Georges de Didonne, Parc de l'Estuaire. A Woodland park with a look out tower and a cafe overlooking the bay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Francais and Le Donjon bar/restaurants overlooking the Donjon and Town Hall which are illuminated at night. Gardens and children's playground nearby.
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Pons
Le Francais and Le Donjon bar/restaurants overlooking the Donjon and Town Hall which are illuminated at night. Gardens and children's playground nearby.