Local Area

The nearby town of MATHA is well serviced by supermarkets, butchers, patissiers, banks, a post office and thriving weekly market. Many of the surrounding villages have a family-run boulangerie selling freshly-baked bread and pastries.

There are several good restaurants nearby and plenty of local vineyards where you can sample and buy excellent wines for next to nothing. And of course, you could try the local aperitif - Pineau des Charentes, or visit the famous brandy houses in COGNAC.

Play tennis only a few minutes walk away on the municipal court in the neighboring village of HAIMPS, or enjoy a round of golf at the course in COGNAC.   Hire a canoe at the Aire de Rejellant near RUFFEC and spend the day exploring the lovely CHARENTE RIVER, with places to picnic and paddle, as well as a bar restaurant.

With very little traffic, the area is ideal for both walking and cycling. There are lots of interconnecting lanes which gently weave their way through fields, woodland and forgotten hamlets. With plenty of spots to enjoy long, lazy picnics in the heat of the day, you may even catch sight of the odd red squirrel or hoopoe.

Beautiful beaches are under an hour away and there are some very pretty towns and villages within easy reach: ST JEAN D'ANGELY with its colorful twice weekly market selling fresh regional produce (including oysters, fish, cheeses and meats) cobbled streets and medieval timber framed buildings; SAINTES with its Roman amphitheatre and river trips along the Charente; LA ROCHELLE with its chic shopping, charming harbour and state of the art aquarium; COGNAC with its famous brandy houses and river cruises; the island of ILE DE RE with its wonderful seafood restaurants.

There are plenty of activities on offer for the younger guest: Futuroscope, a state-of-the-art media theme park at POITIERS; a fantastic swim centre at ST JEAN D'ANGELY (Atlantys); The world famous zoo at LA PALMYRE near ROYAN; make your own chocolate at the Chocolate Factory at TOUS PALIS near ANGOULEME; visit The Valley of the Monkeys in VIENNE; a wonderful park in COGNACoffering crazy golf, playgrounds, a large sandpit, canoes and pedalos on the Charente and much more.

And so, whether you want an active holiday or simply to relax soaking up the summer sun in this idyllic spot, there is something for everyone at La Grille!

	Monthly averages
	January	Avg Low: 3°	Avg High: 9°	Avg rainfall: 4.89 cm
	February	Avg Low: 3°	Avg High: 11°	Avg rainfall: 3.33 cm
	March	Avg Low: 5°	Avg High: 14°	Avg rainfall: 3.29 cm
	April	Avg Low: 7°	Avg High: 16°	Avg rainfall: 4.64 cm
	May	Avg Low: 10°	Avg High: 20°	Avg rainfall: 3.7 cm
	June	Avg Low: 13°	Avg High: 24°	Avg rainfall: 3.48 cm
	July	Avg Low: 15°	Avg High: 26°	Avg rainfall: 3.25 cm
	August	Avg Low: 15°	Avg High: 27°	Avg rainfall: 3.27 cm
	September	Avg Low: 12°	Avg High: 23°	Avg rainfall: 4.15 cm
	October	Avg Low: 10°	Avg High: 19°	Avg rainfall: 5.91 cm
	November	Avg Low: 6°	Avg High: 13°	Avg rainfall: 5.7 cm
	December	Avg Low: 4°	Avg High: 10°	Avg rainfall: 5.21 cm