“Can't say enough about our wonderful stay”
“A lovely long stay, you will see us again and again”
“I cannot recommend this place enough”
“...it was lovely to enjoy fine dining in such a beautiful setting.”
“The facilities are perfect for a family with children or without. ”
“Truly wonderful honeymoon from the moment we arrived, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
“Thank you all for a lovely long weekend - wonderful company, fabulous food, superb location!”
“Many thanks for a wonderful time, we really enjoyed our time in your wonderful home. ”
“So happy to have been able to return once more to your wonderful hospitality and kindness. ”
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Mixed Music Festival 2012 Angouleme
The 37th edition of Mixed Music takes place on 25, 26 and 27 May The program features internationally renowned artists such as Amadou & Mariam, Staff Benda Bilili, Zebda, Lo’Jo, original creations and therefore a… Continue reading
International Festival of Chamber Music 2012
4th International Festival of Chamber Music in the Charente.
Concerts at Saint-Martial (Chalais), the Espinoa, Cultural Space Baignes Holy Radégonde, the Carmelites, La Rochefoucauld and La Canopy Ruffec.
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Cognac Blues Passions 2012
Every year since 1994, the Cognac Blues Passions Festival is an unmissable event of the summer for all lovers of music. Famous artists and talent of tomorrow for five successive days and five nights on… Continue reading
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Cookery & Wine Tasting Holidays 2012
Come and taste a true slice of French life. We offer wine tasting and cookery days to bring your holiday to life, also riding courses to match your experience level. Please contact us for details… Continue reading
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Angouleme Airport Update
Ever since Ryan Air fell out with Brie Champniers Airport in Angouleme we have been waiting to see if issues can be resolved and everyone can just move on!
I came acorss this article… Continue reading
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Lonely Planet Top Ten in 2012
This is what we have know all along of course! Top travel guide The Lonely Planet has released it’s top ten suggestions for 2012 and Poitou Charente features as one of the selections.
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3 Stars Awarded to The Courtyard
We are very happy to announce that today we were classified by the French Tourist Board as a three star establishment… Continue reading
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Canoeing in Angouleme
This is a set of photos from a lovely morning canoe in Angouleme, about 20mins or so from The Courtyard. It Continue reading -
Pony Riding
We are very lucky here at The Courtyard as we have some good French friends who run a superb… Continue reading -
Cycling
Perhaps you would like to take a bike ride to the local Roman amphitheatre? How about taking along… Continue reading









