Attractions around Brossac Village

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Lakes

Food & Drink

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Lac Etang, Quai Sud, recreational facilities

The main attractions just by Brossac village are the two neighbouring lakes- one for leisurely sunbathers and swimmers, while the other sates the thirst of those who want more excitement and want to jetski.

The first lake is located in Etang Vallier, or fondly known as the Village de Vacances, ('Vacation Village'). Indeed, on a sunny day, you will find that you hear more English than French by the beach. Normally, lakes do not have beaches, but this beach has been artificially created. So not only is the sand soft, it remains impeccably clean as smoking and littering is not allowed on this beach. With lake waters and a gradual shoreline, you can choose to soak up the sun on their towel or enjoy a soak right by the edge without getting water in your ears.

For those who want more activity, you can rent small boats and other bouyant crafts for excursions onto the lake. There is also a rope swing for those who want even more excitement. This is no ordinary rope swing though. If you walk up the side of the lake, or swim to it, you will find a sturdy metal chain with a leather strap at the end to assist in making the smoothest slip or the biggest splash. Someone even added a sock to help in the acrobatics. Just a word of warning to those who are no longer of child height: lift your legs up high or you may find yourself body slamming into the lake! The sand is soft though, so no matter what, you'll have fun.

If water sports do not excite you, or lake water causes you hesitation, there is a recreational and sports facility right by the lake. There, you can do laps at the pool, escape to the sauna, or hit a few rounds of squash with your buddies.

Last but not least, do not worry about having to lug heavy bags of food and drink to this lake. There is a clubhouse with a full bar right by the shore, and walking a little bit more will bring you to restaurant bar Quai Sud.

Whether you come in the afternoon or night and whether you want to lay in the sun or take a swim, there is definitely something for you to do here. What are you waiting for?

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Clubhouse

Facing the Lac Etang is the Clubhouse, which houses entertainment facilities as well as a café and souvenir shop. This is the ideal place in Brossac to buy all kinds of gifts such as candles, jewellery, fragrant oils and postcards as well as buying outdoor games for the warmer days at the lac. Adoining the shop is a room containing a pool table, football table, ping pong and air slammers facilities. A particularly interesting thing about the Clubhouse is that in its café, you will find two bookcases of novels- primarily in French and German- from which you can borrow a book for 1 euro.

This is also where you can engage some friends in a game of crazy golf. Get your putter ready and send those balls careering through tunnels and over bridges and into the hole before your friends do, or you'll have a lot of boasting to listen to. Either way though, you'll have a crazy time! For Americans, this is called miniature golf.

If this isn't enough to send you racing down there right now, you can also play in the bouncy castle, swings, and trampolines with admission into the minigolf course! Of course, if you are a little kid only at heart, the bouncy castle and trampoline can only support one at a time. Our friend John here almost hit the floor when bouncing!

Prices

Minigolf (games included)
5 euros per adult
4 euros per child
Games only
1 euro per person

The Clubhouse is open all year round, although it is shut every Tuesday.

Opening times

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-00:00
Shut on Tuesdays

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Art Gallery

Galerie Marmajoux is open from the beginning of May until the end of September. During this season, it is open from Thursday to Sunday, from 15:00 until 18:00. It displays a variety of work done by local artists that work in a diverse range of styles.

Telephone
05 45 98 34 96
Website
www.galerie-marmajoux.com
Shut on Tuesdays

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Llamas

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On the Western edge of Brossac, you will find the unique Parc de Lamas, which offers the experience of a country trek with these beautiful creatures-one assigned to each person for a day, offering you the chance to learn a lot more about the skills they possess and about their species and history. After the excursion, you can enjoy a menu de jour accompanied by local wine.

This trip is not suitable for children under the age of 9, and there is also a minimum height restriction of 1.2m.

For further information, tariffs and to make a reservation, please click here.

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Lac Frisson

The Lac Sensation Frisson is only open in July and August, but during this period it is open from 11am til 11pm, six days a week (closed on Mondays). It promises to be an exciting day, with quad bikes, toboggans and jet skis which are sure to get the adrenaline rushing! The Lac Sensation Frisson is suitable for beginners and amateurs as well as couples, families and businesses. After all the thrills of the day, you can relax at the restaurant, which offers a range of hot meals, salads and sandwiches.

Prices

QUADS
Quad Yamaha 350cc Wolverine -used on a 5km racetrack - 22 euros
Quad Yamaha 125cc Grizzly -used on a 5km racetrack - 17 euros
JETS
Jet Yamaha 1200cc VX - 10 minutes - 25 euros
NOUVEAU TOBOGAN AQUA
Free

Find out more at Lac Sensation Frisson's website.

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Lac de Beauvallon

Though a bit farther at 17 km, Lac de Beauvallon is definitely not to be missed. At this lake, you get the shore of Lac Etang and also the jetskiing merrimaking of Lac Frisson. In addition, this beach is animal friendly and there are trails all around for horses, bikes, and pedestrians!

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Chalais market and castle

Another attraction near Brossac village, though not within walking distance, is the weekly Monday market at Chalais, the city with the nearest train station! Not quite a Farmer's Market, nor a Flea market, you can find all sorts of knick knacks early Monday morning starting at 9:00. Perhaps you want some fresh produce, fruit, or meats or perhaps you're more interested in some warm cooked food. Vendors sell chichis (churros), crêpes, paella, moules (mussels), and other assortments of delicacies. Or if you want a pet, you can buy chickens, roosters, parrots, and even guinea pigs. Or course there are clothes, accessories, and other goodies for the house, like collapsible food nets to keep the flies away from that fragant French cheese you just bought. The vast array of scented soaps and jewellery make excellent gifts.

At one end of the market, a steep incline leads you up to Chateau de Chalais, or Chalais Castle. Though no longer functioning as a castle, you can still cross the drawbridge and wander the courtyard and get a glimpse of the rolling hills that make up the Charente region. In addition, there is a restaurant cafe right up in the courtyard. So if you want do as the French do and sip some coffee or tea, order up a drink from the friendly owner and sit in the shade and watch as the sun's rays warm up the day. As of August 2011, a cup of coffee costs 2 euros.

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