Please read this entire blurb. La Maison de Riviere has been completely renovated with restful colours and décor intended to help you relax and enjoy your vacation here. It is fully equipped with modern conveniences and appliances. The house is a fully independent, self-catering property and while the owners do not live in the village, they are merely a phone call away. Beds are ready-made-up with 100% cotton linens, and towels are provided for bathing. Swimming towels can be rented for 5 eur per person. They are large, bath-sheet size. There is Shower Gel and Shampoo and toilet paper in the bathrooms too. You can expect to find all the basics, including butter, milk, oil, salt and pepper, foil, baking paper and plastic wrap. You will find cleaning supplies and paper towels. You only have to supply the food you will eat during your stay. Our Welcome Folder includes plenty of information on where to go in the South Charente, and all of the Markets available to you. This is a fabulous location for walking, biking and kayaking/boating. Most of our guests enjoy swimming in the river during the warmer months. An excellent formule lunch is to be had at La Maison du Passeur, the Depot de Pain/Cafe/Restaurant 2 mins walk away. Treat yourselves to a Michelin Star meal right next door at La Ribaudiere. There is a large, private and shaded garden a few steps away down a private alley, with outdoor furniture and games. FOR larger groups, why not rent the small house next door which sleeps 4 people. La Maison du Bonheur is also available on this platform. search by house name in Bourg-Charente. You will see that it looks almost identical to this property. NO 3rd PARTY RENTERS . Person booking this property must be a guest for the entire duration of the booking. No Smokers/Pets

Monica and Warren are New Zealand born world travellers now living full time in the beautiful Grande Champagne, 1er Cru area of Cognac. They take great pride in presenting their holiday homes in 5* condition and enjoy meeting guests of all nationalities. Bienvenue!

Bourg-Charente is right on the Charente River and has a bar/café/restaurant/Depot de Pain/Post Office et al in one store, and a Michelin Star Restaurant. The town of Jarnac has all the businesses and 7-day open restaurants you could want, just 5ks away, and the larger town of Cognac is just 10ks down nearby RN141. There is a designated swimming spot opposite the house, with a rope swing for hours of fun for the entire family, and a Golf Course 3kms away, across the bridge. Play tennis at the Camping Ground courts, and rent a Kayak from the office there. This property is in the exclusive Grand Champagne, Premier Cru region of Cognac. Stay for the Circuit des Ramparts in Angouleme (35mins) Cognac Marathon, Jarnac Marathon, Cognac Golf Tournaments, Cognac Tennis Tournaments et al