Retaurants, bars & nightlife
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Places to eat and drink for all tastes and occasions
Plus places to bop the night away!
For holiday dining out, here is a sample of what is available in the Charente, Dordogne & Vienne, from French Haute Cuisine to Chinese: to chips. If you are looking for a beach and sports bar or a discotheque? We list those too.
Domaine des Etangs Restaurant - Massignac
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Beautiful restaurant and conference facilities in restored local Chateau. French Haute Cuisine at a reasonable price. Come here for that really special family event. Website: http://www.domainedesetangs.com/uk_content/index.php |
Le Vieux Moulin Restaurant - ChabanaisFantastic menu and charming owners. Food and service every bit as good as Domaine des Etangs, but less expensive. |
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Le Parquei Pai? - St GervaisFantastic menu and charming owners. Food and service fantastic. |
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"New Asia" (Novelle Asie) Chinese Restaurant, St. JunienFantastic Chinese restaurant. All you can eat for a fixed price. |
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Cote du Boeuf, La Guerlie Plage - Lacs de Haute Charente - Pressignac.Very convenient for the beach (but this is a restaurant, not a snack bar). Food is fantastic. |
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Le Soleil Couchant, Beach and Sports Bar, La Guerlie Plage - Lacs de Haute Charente - Pressignac.British run bar, snack bar and restaurant. Shows sporting events on a big screen TV. |
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La Discotech, Lesignac-Durand.
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Opens weekends only 10-till-early. Entry free before midnight. |
There are many local bars and restaurants for you to choose from for your holiday. This list here is those that come recommended by local accommodation owners. Choice ranges from haute-cuisine in a chateau, a restaurant in a mill at Chabanais to road-side cafes. Even if you want a Chinese meal, you can do that too. If you are looking for beach bars, then there are two at the Lacs de Haute Charente: one offering big-screen Sports coverage on TV (so you don't miss that vital match!). For those seeking a bit of nightlife, there is even a popular discotheque at Lesignac-Durand. Everything for a truly memorable cottage holiday in France.




