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Property in Poitou-Charentes

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Matha is located in the Charente Maritime département (17), in the Poitou-Charentes region, where the famous beverages Cognac and Pineau are elaborated. It is a calm, charming and lively place where you will be able to discover the Roman art, local food and nature activities.

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Access

TGV trains lead you from Paris to Angouleme, where you can catch a local train. By car, the A10 motorway leads you to St Jean d’Angely and Saintes, not far from Matha. The nearest airports are in La Rochelle and Rochefort.

 

Activities
There are lots of activities to take part in in Matha, as it is surrounded by nature. There are lots of pedestrian and horse paths in the hinterland.
As the city has a rich cultural heritage, there is a lot to see in the city: roman churches, porches, rich houses, fountains, wash houses, castles, etc. There are organised walks and tours to visit the city and its surroundings.
Not far from Matha, you can visit a strong taste village, producing mustard! You will be astonished by the variety of their products, ranging from classic mustard, to chocolate mustard!
There is also a Hippie Festival in Matha, taking place every year in August.

 

Food and Drink
The region is famous for the Foie gras and Magret de canard (duck recipes). But there are other local food and dishes such as fresh fish, cheese, wine, veal and of course Cognac and Pineau.


Restaurants
arrow2 Le National: 16, place Sanson, 17160 Matha Tél : 05.46.58.57.01 €11 to 14
arrow2 Le Pinocchio: 7, rue Salle des Fetes, Matha Tél : 05.46.58.50.31     €10 to 25

 

 

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If you are planning to stay a while on a viewing trip, a gite like Moulin de Geoffrou or L’Ouche des Saute-egail can be rent for several day or weeks. It may be the best option as then you can come and go as you like and either eat out or cook at your leisure. Buying and cooking your own food will give you a better idea of what life could be like in the region than just staying in a hotel. The tourist office will be able to supply contacts.

 

Do think carefully about what you want out of a property - how many rooms for instance, can you cope with a spiral staircase, is a pool a must? The answers to these and many other questions - including of course your budget will help you decide upon your perfect property. Prices are rising slowly, but bargains are still to be had, so, armed with your requirements ask Sextant properties to put you in touch with a local bi-lingual agent who can accompany you on visits. Before you know it you will find your perfect place in Matha.