Location Map
To view a map showing our exact location, click on the following link Google map (A is the exact location of the house, but you need to use B for directions. If you put your address in A on the left it will give you directions to the estate.)
By Air from UK
There are 3 airports in close proximity, Nantes, La Rochelle and Poitiers, which are served by a number of airlines.
Nantes-Atlantique Airport (1hr 20 mins away),
Served by
Ryanair from Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, East Midlands and Dublin
La Rochelle - Ile de Ré International Airport (50 mins away),
Served by
Ryanair from London Stanstead and Dublin
Easy Jet from London Gatwick and Bristol
Jet 2 from Leeds Bradord and Edinburgh
Flybe from Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton and Glasgow
Poitiers-Biard Airport (1 hr 35 mins away),
Served by
Ryanair from Birmingham, Edinburgh and London Stanstead
We can offer you tips on the cheapeast fares and best routes.
Car hire is available at all the airports.
By Ferry from UK
The nearest port is St Malo (3 hrs 30 mins away)
Travelling from Calais or Dunkerque you can expect a drive of about 7 hrs
Use www.ferrysmart.co.uk to check availability and compare prices on all cross-channel ferry routes.
For Help on the Ferries and crossings, please contact us, as we have probably travelled on every route now.
By Train from UK
Eurotunnel operates a train service between Folkestone and Calais.
Most routes, wether from the airport or a ferry port directs you to the A83, so here are the directions when you get to Fontennay le compte from the A83.
By Car from A83 motorway
1. Take exit 8 toward Marans/Fontenay-le-Comte Toll road - 1.3 km
2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto D938ter heading to
Fontenay-le-Comte Go through 2 roundabouts - 3.6 km
3. Continue on Boulevard Hoche/D948bis Continue to follow D948bis - 0.2 km
4. Turn left at D948bis/Place de l'Ouillette - 0.1 km
5. Turn left to stay on D948bis/Place de l'Ouillette - 20 m
6. Slight right at D65/Rue du Chemin Vert - 88 m
7. Turn right to stay on D65/Rue du Chemin Vert - 62 m
8. Turn right at D65/Rue de la Pommeraie Continue to follow D65 Go through
1 roundabout - 1.8 km
9. Slight left at D65/Route de Mérité Continue to follow D65 - 6.4 km
10. Turn right at Lotissement Les Bouronnières - The house is located in front of you. No 28.
For more detailed travel directions, use the AA Route Planner (Europe
We will of course help you with any travel plans and directions and answer any questions you have. We have travelled via most routes now. We will be able to give you a more detailed plan of the route to the Gite.
