When we saw the pictures of the gite on the website we thought it looked absolutely stunning. When we arrived, we discovered that it is much more stunning than in the photographs! It is extremely spacious, very, very comfortable and the village is a lovely quiet location, so it is perfect for that relaxing holiday. It is probably the best equipped gite we have ever stayed in and the beds were extremely comfortable. There is a choice of three areas for outside eating, depending on the time of day and we used all 3 of them! The salle d'été is absolutely perfect for evening barbeques. Chantal, the owner of the gite is a lovely lady, who, with her mother, made us feel so welcome. During the course of the week, we enjoyed chatting to her and maman when our paths crossed. Chantal has put a huge amount of effort into making the gite a beautiful relaxing place to stay and it absolutely deserves to be visited and enjoyed. The village itself is close to many interesting places to visit and is only an hour or so from the coast, so day trips to places like La Rochelle and the Isle de Ré are an excellent idea and there are many gorgeous beaches to visit. The other thing you MUST see if you're looking for a grand day out is the Puy de Fou, again about an hour away. I couldn't begin to describe it - just look it up!! It is quite possibly the best day out. Ever! All in all this was as close to the perfect holiday as you can get. Susan, Julian & Lucy