Gîte Bleu

You will also have use of the shared on-site facilities including the swimming pool and outdoor garden room with dining and barbecue facilities and a fabulous view over the rolling fields below. The open-sided garden room also provides a great shady spot on hot summer days.
The 10m x 5m heated, saltwater swimming pool is surrounded by a large terrace offering both sunny and shady areas with lots of space for everybody.
You'll have ample space in the garden to relax, read a book or take a nap in the shade. When in season, the fruit from the orchard is available for guests to enjoy.
There are adult bicycles available to use (free of charge) should you wish to venture a little further afield with local maps to borrow. We are within 5 minutes of the Haute Saintonge greenway - suitable for both cycling and walking.

The gites are located just 10 minutes from the town of Montendre where you'll find 11 hectares of pine forest, paths, fragrances, diverse visual atmospheres, at the edge of the Baron-Desqueyroux Lake. There are six different Mazes to explore and get lost in as well as a cafe on site. This is also the location of the 'Free Music Festival' held every year at the end of June.

Other things to do in the area -
Les Antilles de Jonzac - Aquatic Centre
Under its huge canopy of more than 10,000 m2, you will find a tropical lagoon, with its central Roman bath, slide and swimming pool. As for the relaxation area, you can bask in water at 32°C in the counter-current river, access the jacuzzis, hammam and sauna... To eat on site: a panoramic restaurant by reservation and a snack are at your disposal. Don't forget to take a tour of the tropical greenhouse.

Thermal Baths, Jonzac
The thermal baths at Jonzac are unique for their setting, built in the heart of a former stone quarry cathedral. The two thermal water pools, whose richness in iron can be noted, wrap around the pillars, while an aquatic path winds through the pool room. The kaolin bath, dug into the stone, promises you an exotic moment, with its cave-like appearance. We are located 20 mins by car from Jonzac.

Cognac is a lovely town located at approximately 48km from 'Gites de Source'.

Apart from a tour of the Henessey and Martell brandy distilleries, the town itself is very attractive with an old quarter where you can wander the cobbled winding streets. There are many nice cafes and restaurants to dine out.

Bordeaux City
At just 45 minutes from 'Gites de Source' Bordeaux is well worth a visit. A very attractive city awaits you with so many things to see and do including the 'cite du vin'.

Saint Emilion
Saint-Émilion is most famous for its prestigious red wines. It is one the oldest active wine-producing areas in the Bordeaux region, with a history dating back to the ancient Romans. It is also registered as a heritage site by UNESCO.

Enjoy a morning strolling its cobbled winding streets, tasting delicious wines before dining in one of the many good restauarants. 'Gites de Sources' is approximately a one hour drive from St. Emilion.

Atlantic Coast Beaches
Fancy a day at the beach?

We are located an hour and 10 minutes drive from the nearest beaches.

Spend the day at Saint Georges de Didonne or Royan where you'll enjoy large, uncrowded beaches.