View of Logis de l'Épinière and its surroundings

Where we are

Access&surroundings

At the heart of a land of nature and heritage

Our Location

Le Logis de l'Épinière enjoys a peaceful yet central setting in the heart of Romanesque Saintonge, on the edge of the Boutonne marshes. Easily accessible, the estate is just 10 km from the A10 motorway exit at Saint-Jean-d'Angély, within the triangle formed by Saintes, Rochefort and Saint-Jean-d'Angély.

This privileged location allows you to reach the main cultural and historical centres of Charente-Maritime quickly, while staying in a calm, preserved natural environment. Character villages, the banks of the Charente, bocage landscapes and marshes offer, right on your doorstep, many options for walks and cycle rides starting from the estate.

Within an hour, the Atlantic coast and the Marais Poitevin unfold complementary landscapes: fine sandy beaches, oyster ports and maritime horizons on one side, a vast network of canals and meadows on the other. The region's emblematic islands — Île d'Aix, Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron — complete these getaways, between nature, heritage and ocean.

Le Logis de l'Épinière is thus an ideal base for exploring the diversity of landscapes and heritage in the region, without long journeys, in a setting conducive to discovery and relaxation alike.

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Marshland, the Charente river, stone villages and the Atlantic coast: let the landscapes around the Logis carry you away.

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Geographic location

Where the roads meet

10 km from the A10 motorway exit – Saint-Jean-d'Angély
In the triangle Saintes – Rochefort – Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Marshes and Romanesque stone

On the edge of the Boutonne marshes, in a calm and preserved natural environment
In the heart of Romanesque Saintonge, close to Les Lapidiales
Many nature walks and cycling routes starting from the estate

The sea and the islands

The sea · Fouras35 min
Île d'Aix · Embarkation point40 min
Île de Ré55 min
Île d'Oléron1 hour

Logis de l'Épinière is located in Les Nouillers, in Charente-Maritime, in the heart of Romanesque Saintonge.

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Shops & food

Tonnay-Boutonne (3 km from the Logis)

Pharmacy: at the village exit, on the left
Bakery: on the village square
Butcher: in the village centre
Newsagent & tobacco: opposite the bakery
Coop convenience store: well stocked, next to the pharmacy, at the village exit
Bank: Crédit Agricole with cash machine, on the town hall square

Saint-Savinien (10 km)

Charming village on the banks of the Charente
Super U and many local shops

Saint-Jean-d'Angély (15 km)

Supermarkets: Leclerc, Intermarché, Lidl

Markets

Friday: small market in Tonnay-Boutonne
Wednesday & Saturday: Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Tuesday & Saturday: Saint-Savinien
Saturday +++: Rochefort – One of France's finest markets (also Tuesday & Thursday)
Saturday +++: Saintes (also Wednesday)

Getting around & walks

From Le Logis de l'Épinière, getting around follows the natural rhythm of the countryside. The estate is an ideal starting point for walks and cycle rides in a calm, preserved environment.

The Boutonne marshes, bocage paths and banks of the Charente offer many routes, accessible directly or just a few minutes away, through open landscapes, character villages and unspoilt nature. These routes suit both gentle strolls and more active outings.

Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the gentle relief and variety of routes linking villages, river ports and heritage sites. The proximity of the Charente also allows for lovely escapes by the water, ideal for contemplation and discovery alike.

By bike

Many hiking circuits in the bocage countryside
Access to regional cycling paths
Walks along the Boutonne and in the marshes
Bike rentals available in nearby towns

Ideas for day trips

Le Logis de l'Épinière makes it easy to plan day trips without long journeys, in a territory shaped by water, stone and open landscapes.

Right on your doorstep, the villages of Saint-Savinien, Taillebourg or Port-d'Envaux offer lovely walks along the Charente, between quays, heritage and waterside terraces. These villages are ideal stops for a peaceful discovery of the area.

The towns of Saintes, Rochefort and La Rochelle offer rich cultural visits, blending ancient remains, remarkable architecture and museums, as well as a varied gastronomic scene.

In under an hour, the Marais Poitevin reveals another side of the region. This vast natural area, nicknamed the "Green Venice", can be explored on the water by boat or canoe, or by bike along its canals and meadows. A getaway particularly appreciated for its calm and gentle character.

The Atlantic coast and the islands of Aix, Ré and Oléron complete these escapes, with fine sandy beaches, oyster ports and emblematic maritime landscapes.