Your Stay in Confolens
Poitou-Charante, Nouvelle Aquitaine
In this beautiful medieval “petite cité de caractère”,situated at the confluence of the Vienne and Goire rivers and traversed by Le Vieux Pont, the 13th century stone bridge, you can find everything you need for a great visit.
Each Saturday morning the weekly market is held at Les Halles in the old town square, a 2 minute walk from Gite Coccinelle. Intermarche and Lidl two local supermarkets are a short drive on the edge of town. Confolens old centre ville has many local shops, restaurants, pharmacy, bank, tabac, cinema and all important boulangerie for your fresh morning croissants and baguette.
In summer you can rail-bike on the Confolens Vélo Rail at the old town station (Gare). Rent a paddle board or canoe on the river Vienne, swim at the pool, play tennis or browse through the local brocante HOPE charity shop where you can also have a cup of tea and cake at your leisure (Open year round).
In the second week of August each year, Confolens is home to the International music festival, a very colourful and lively event represented by many countries around the world. Not to be missed, each 14th July Fête Nationale fireworks from the ancient bridge, or the weekly music concerts held on Friday’s in July and August at the Arène Crevelier overlooking the Vienne river. Just one euro entry fee!
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Other things to see/ do and note...
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The 500 Ferrari race weekend in late May/early June each year at the Val de Vienne racetrack. A very popular fundraiser for Cancer cure.
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Visit the beach and swim in the lakes of the Lacs de Haute Charente and take the kids to the adventure playground there.
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Go to Futuroscope for a fun filled day of thrills and rollercoasters near Poitiers.
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Visit the Abbey in Brantôme and sightsee in the Dordogne.
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Visit Oradour sur Glane WWII historic site.
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Very close by visit the chateau in St Germain de Confolens and events held throughout the year at the Ferme de St Michel in Confolens.
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Try the local aperitif Pineau made specifically in the Charente and of course go to Cognac for a visit and tastings at the local distilleries including Courvoisier and Hennessy.
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Angoulême has high speed train TGV connections to Bordeaux and Paris etc.
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Limoges and Poitiers are the local airports as well as Bordeaux and La Rochelle.
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Welcome to
Gite Coccinelle
Everyone will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located house 2 minutes walk from the medieval town square. A new renovation of this large bright house opposite the River Goire offers a large modern eat in kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room, huge terraced and enclosed garden ideal for barbecuing. Private off-road parking and free on-street parking. Gas central heating. Peace and comfort in every feature.​
Pet friendly with prior approval
Meet Your Host
Stephanie
I moved to Charente, France in 2019 from Toronto, Canada and then bought and renovated my townhouse (gite) in Confolens as an income property. I now host travelers in a second home in the countryside. Living in France is an absolute joy and I highly recommend it. Confolens, a medieval "petite citÄ— de caractère" is absolutely charming, beautiful and fun, especially every August when the international music festival takes place.
I look forward to seeing you here!