Ejc Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 We're about to go on another househunting trip - and defined our "ideal" area being within about an hour & a half to 2 hours drive of La Rochelle.We're looking to be close to village / small town with junior school, bakers, butchers, bar / tabac etcWe're open to suggestions - we'll use our home for holidays between now and summer 06 - when we can make the move permenant.We don't want to be right on the coast - and as we live in a small village now - we don't want to be in a big town.We'll be moving with our youngest son who will be 10 - our older two being safely off our hands either at university or experiencing the world of work- and who are keen to be able to come out for plenty of weekend visits.All suggestions greatfully received Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redredwine Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 We are exactly 1 and a half hours from La Rochelle in the Charente,try Mansle,Ruffec,Aigre,La Rochfoucauld.several small villages also in area plenty of estate agents in area also speaking english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deby Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Can recommend you a good value hotel to stay in when you are in 16 its in Chateauneuf their site is www.hotellevalcharante.comand no I am not the owner.Deby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freyjabear Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Can recommend some good agents in charente and vende if you want to pm me. Don't want to post, incase I'm advertising. We have used a couple of them and the rest have been excellent when taking us out to view. Can also tell you about the not so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT17 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 >- our older two being >safely off our hands either >at university or experiencing the >world of work- and who >are keen to be able >to come out for plenty >of weekend visits. With this in mind then consider easy access to La Rochelle and Bordeaux airports (maybe Limoges and Poitiers as well depending how far inland you go) For the train Angouleme (and La Rochelle I think) have TGV trains. Of course it depends where the older two are based for work or university. They may qualify for under 26yrs discounts.Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorejw Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 There are plenty of pretty villages and small towns to choose from in Charente Maritime - you'll be spoilt for choice. We are near to Surgeres which is a thriving market town with a good range of shops, schools and all other facilities.Message in your in-box.John and Angie Moore (17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezShells Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 message in your in box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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