Driving holidays in Charente and Limousin

Oyster & Pearl Islands Driving Holiday

Fresh sea breezes, sandy beaches and succulent seafood

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Visit Ile d'Aix, no cars here so explore on foot, hire a bike or take the horse-drawn “calèche” and discover the cultivation of Mother of Pearl. At Marennes learn all you need to know about delicious oysters. Un Rochefort seek out the naval history and marvel at the old transporter bridge.

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Guide Price

£449

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Oyster & Pearl Islands Driving Holiday

 

Charente and Limousin

  • Day 1 Arrival Rochefort
    • Arrive in the historic river side port of Rochefort where La Fayette's flagship L’Hermione is being reconstructed and settle in at the delightful La Corderie Royale. This evening enjoy a meal in their gourmet restaurant with lovely views across the Charente River. HB
  • Day 2 Cite de l'Huitre
    • Take a 40 mile scenic drive following the coast through historic Brouage to Marennes. Taste and learn all about 'Spéciale de clair' and 'Fine de clair' oysters known as Queen of the French Coast. Make you way back to your Rochefort hotel in time for a swim in the hotel pool before heading off to a nearby restaurant for your evening meal. B&B
  • Day 3 Day trip Ile d’Aix
    • Head for Fouras and a 30 minute ferry crossing to Ile d’Aix, the only island in the Charente-Maritime that is still only reached by boat. Just 3 km long with 7 km of coast, this tiny island has an impressive landscape: sandy beaches, cliffs, pine forests, tamarisks and marshes. Visit the mother of pearl museum where the story of this rare substance will be told by the last mother of pearl maker in France. Return to the mainland and select a seafood restaurant in Fouras before returning to Rochefort and you final night. B&B
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Oyster & Pearl Islands Location & Route

 
Hotels you will be staying at:

Oyster & Pearl Islands View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - La Corderie Royale
    • Lovely surroundings, first-class rooms, gourmet cuisine, swimming pool and fitness centre - all combine to make your stay here truly unforgettable.

      Hotel Facilities

      • 3 star Hotel.
      • Gourmet restaurant.
      • Bar.
      • Outside gardens.
      • Fitness centre.
      • Swimming pool.
      • Tennis (0.5km away)
      • Room service.
      • Private parking.
       
 

Oyster & Pearl Islands Prices & Book

Ferry Inclusive

£499 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Own Travel

£449 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

High season (14 July - 1 September) add £30. Starting days: Any.

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