Holidays in South France - Getting to us

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By Ferry:

The nearest ferry port is St Malo, travel time is 5h 45mins - a comfortable days journey.
If you are coming in the car via Calais - Take the Rouen / Le Mans / Tours / Poiters route and not via Paris, as it takes much longer and the traffic is much heavier.

By Air: 

With the explosion of cheap flights from many regional airport, you might think you are spoilt for choice! Our nearest airports are either Bergerac or Limoges. Airports within 1 half and a half hours drive - Bordeaux, Poitiers, Bergerac and Limoges.

By Tunnel: 

The "Eurotunnel Le Shuttle" is a cost-effective option nowadays. Roll on and 35 mins later your in France! If you shop at Tesco - You can pay for your crossing using your Tesco Clubcard vouchers.

By Train: 

It couldn't be easier! The TVG (fast train) goes direct from St Pancras (change at either Paris or Lille) to Angouleme (20 mins north of us). Car hire is available across the road from the station. Journey time from Paris is around 2h30 eurostar.com

Directions around Angouleme to us if you are coming from the North (from Paris etc).

Directions to and from Bordeaux airport.

Our full address is Chateau de Gurat, 1 rue de Lavalatte, 16320 Gurat. Our GPS coordinates are 45°25'48.00"N  0°16'13.00"E