Welcome to CHEZ RAUD gites

Please see our new LOWER PRICES for OFF-PEAK accommodation in 2012.

Monique and Jim welcome you to their lovely home.
Situated in the heart of the Charente-Maritime, within easy reach of the stunning sandy beaches of Royan and the Cote Sauvage and the historic and beautiful cities of Saintes and La Rochelle, Chez Raud offers you a unique experience in an authentic French rural setting.

Families can enjoy country walks (Jim is happy to accompany you if desired) and will be introduced to our horses and rare Baudet hairy donkeys. Children will enjoy picking figs and walnuts from our trees and hunting for mushrooms in the surrounding pasture and woodland. Get to know our lovely dogs - Filou, Baia, Boubou & Rosie - on walks or just enjoy the gardens surrounding the main house, sit on the sunny terrace or just take a dip in the pool! This is a paradise for animal lovers, where children can enjoy contact with nature and rediscover the magic of childhood.

Free horse riding is available for experienced horse riders and Jim will accompany you on afternoon treks in the local area. Children can enjoy brushing the horses and donkeys and maybe take a ride around the enclosed paddock.

Chez Raud is a restored traditional Charentaise style farmhouse dating back to the 18th century. Part of the house has been converted into a comfortable two bedroom gite, Les Oies Sauvages, sleeping four to six people. The original barn has been converted into a spacious single-storey modern gite, Les Cigognes, sleeping four to six people. Monique is French and Jim is Irish and a warm welcome is assured.

Chez Raud is situated off a quiet country road in beautiful countryside, two kilometres outside the village of Le Gua, where you will find all necessary utilities: three bakers, two butchers,a fishmongers, a general store, pharmacy, doctors surgery, tabac, bars and pizza restaurants. The house is approximately fifteen minutes from the nearest beaches at Royan.