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The Charente Maritime is the second warmest place in France - The grass and foliage are rich green and not brown or wind and sun scorched as in the extreme South - the beautiful and verdant Poitou Charentes has the benefit of the warm friendly currents of the gulf stream to keep life a constant pleasure.. Cressé is to the west of the Deux Sevres and Charente in the Charente Maritime midst sunflowers and the famous Cognac grape vines. It is within easy drive of the beautiful beaches and smart towns such as La Rochelle and Rochefort. Only 35 minutes from Cognac renowned for it's annual blues and film festivals if not the glorious liquor itself. The area is famous for it's fresh seafood and other gastronomic pleasures. |
