Started in Bordeaux with a visit to Cite du Vin and the wonderful Picasso exhibition then on to Saintes and surrounding villages. There’s plenty to do but in 40C+, the Gite du Calme and Studio (Where I stayed) were a welcome oasis. The swimming pool and gardens are immersive, giving a spot for everyone to sit in shade or sun. The studio and gite are made of stone so are nice and cool. Julia, the owner, is a delight and knowledgeable about places to go in the area. We had a couple of fun evenings, with food and drinks, at the nearby guinguettes. You can also swim in the rivers if you prefer wild swimming. I believe there’s an excellent nite club in Saintes for the party people too!
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