Closerie Laroche Guidebook

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Closerie Laroche Guidebook

Food scene

Places we think you should try
Gateaux in the village of Tusson is about 20 minutes from here and is worth a visit if you like a scrumptious slice of cake! Set within pretty botanical surroundings, this place is open more or less all year round and is as inviting during the winter as it is the summer. We recommend trying the lemon meringue or Guinness cake which are divine!
Gâteaux
7 Rte de Souvigné
Gateaux in the village of Tusson is about 20 minutes from here and is worth a visit if you like a scrumptious slice of cake! Set within pretty botanical surroundings, this place is open more or less all year round and is as inviting during the winter as it is the summer. We recommend trying the lemon meringue or Guinness cake which are divine!
Close to the Chateau in Verteuil this is a lovely restaurant serving French cuisine on the banks of the Charente. A great place to go if you fancy something different and a little bit special. This place gets booked up for both lunch and dinner during the summer months so best to book to avoid disappointment!
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Restaurant Jeux de Pots
1 Rue du Temple
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Close to the Chateau in Verteuil this is a lovely restaurant serving French cuisine on the banks of the Charente. A great place to go if you fancy something different and a little bit special. This place gets booked up for both lunch and dinner during the summer months so best to book to avoid disappointment!
Living in France there are occasions when you hanker for something plain and simple. The Coffee Cave in Villefagnan serves a traditional English Sunday roast with all the trimmings including roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and a serving of cauliflower cheese. They also sell a range of cakes and a range of delicious desserts!
Coffee Cave
17 Grand Rue
Living in France there are occasions when you hanker for something plain and simple. The Coffee Cave in Villefagnan serves a traditional English Sunday roast with all the trimmings including roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and a serving of cauliflower cheese. They also sell a range of cakes and a range of delicious desserts!
A family run business where the food is made and served with care and love. Fresh, local produce mean you enjoy the best this region has to offer. Highly recommended!
Restaurant le Canton Longré
A family run business where the food is made and served with care and love. Fresh, local produce mean you enjoy the best this region has to offer. Highly recommended!

Close to us

Here are a few ideas to explore which are under 20 minutes from us.
A beautiful leisure lake for swimming with water slide and life guard during the summer months. Ideal for picnicking or walking the dog this place also has a family resource centre, restaurant and a small recreation area. Out of season you are allowed to fish with the correct permissions.
Saint-Macoux
A beautiful leisure lake for swimming with water slide and life guard during the summer months. Ideal for picnicking or walking the dog this place also has a family resource centre, restaurant and a small recreation area. Out of season you are allowed to fish with the correct permissions.
Stunning location tucked away just behind Ruffec where humans can have a swim and dogs enjoy a paddle. Plenty of shallow areas if you don't want to get too wet! Pleasant areas to picnic and also a restaurant. For the more adventurous hire a kayak or canoe to explore and view the Charente from a different angle.
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Ruffec Canoe-Kayak
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Stunning location tucked away just behind Ruffec where humans can have a swim and dogs enjoy a paddle. Plenty of shallow areas if you don't want to get too wet! Pleasant areas to picnic and also a restaurant. For the more adventurous hire a kayak or canoe to explore and view the Charente from a different angle.
During the summer months you are bound to come across a brocante as they are very popular in France. Both Civray and Ruffec have lovely weekly street markets and are worth a visit if you want to find something unusual and locally sourced to eat.
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Civray
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During the summer months you are bound to come across a brocante as they are very popular in France. Both Civray and Ruffec have lovely weekly street markets and are worth a visit if you want to find something unusual and locally sourced to eat.
A picture postcard village with a couple of restaurants, bistro, cave, florists, hairdressers, chemist and antiques shop, all presided over by a fairy-tale chateau. We recommend a morning coffee and whole brioche from the mill restaurant beside the chateau - a wonderful start to the day!
Château view Verteuil-sur-Charente
2 Rue de la Perche
A picture postcard village with a couple of restaurants, bistro, cave, florists, hairdressers, chemist and antiques shop, all presided over by a fairy-tale chateau. We recommend a morning coffee and whole brioche from the mill restaurant beside the chateau - a wonderful start to the day!
Our local pony club caters for all ages and abilities.
Poney club des retrouvailles
1 Impasse des Retrouvailles
Our local pony club caters for all ages and abilities.
You'll be delighted and surprised to see these primates both large and small up close and personal. A great place to visit even on a hot day where the canopy of trees with monkeys provide delight and releif from the heat.
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Api dalur
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You'll be delighted and surprised to see these primates both large and small up close and personal. A great place to visit even on a hot day where the canopy of trees with monkeys provide delight and releif from the heat.

Cities within 45 minutes

What we like about our closest cities
This place has a friendly relaxed vibe and some good shopping. Relax with a coffee or have a leisurely lunch whilst soaking up the atmosphere.
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Poitiers
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This place has a friendly relaxed vibe and some good shopping. Relax with a coffee or have a leisurely lunch whilst soaking up the atmosphere.
Famous for its annual cartoon festival and Circuit des Ramparts, this city exudes cool. Wonderful views from the top of the city and a superb pizza restaurant in the square opposite the indoor market
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Angoulême
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Famous for its annual cartoon festival and Circuit des Ramparts, this city exudes cool. Wonderful views from the top of the city and a superb pizza restaurant in the square opposite the indoor market