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| Pineau des Charentes | Pineau is a local specialty being an aperitif wine fortified with Cognac. Many producers in the region have degustation. |
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| Cognac | The historic town of Cognac with its famous distilleries is ... kms away and is worth a trip. |
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Bordeaux St Emilion | Bordeaux is easily reachable by car (1h 30) and some good wine tours can be found in the area. |
| Seafood | You can visit the famous oyster breeding houses of Marennes or Oleron to buy fresh oysters before organizing your own seafood buffet at home or just enjoy them in one of the area's numerous seafood restaurants in the area. . Try out the restaurants of coastal Fouras or La Rochelle where locals aren't stingy with their 'fruits de mer'. |
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| Local markets | A number of nearby cities have lovely markets held two to three times a week, including: |
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