Chef Boutonne
France, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Chef Boutonne
Chef Boutonne
France, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Park Information
Facilities
- Swimming pool open from May to end September or October if weather is suitable
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Entertainment programme
- Children’s play area
- Table tennis
- Kayaking
- Laundry
Use of the Park
- Park is open 11 months but owners can access all 12 months of the year
- Plot sizes: 160m² – 250m²
- Annual service fee: 2100€ per annum (paid half yearly)
- Subletting is allowed to family and friends – 30€ park charge per week. Other subletting- Park tariff to be used – 20% Commission is charged plus cleaning and any maintenance repairs.
- Pets allowed (maximum 2)
Location & Amenities
- Approximately 75minutes from La Rochelle Airport
- Approximately 65 minutes from Poitiers Airport
- Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes from St Malo Ferry Port
- Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes from Calais Eurotunnel
- Nearest bakery: 700m
- Local town with shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants, weekly market
- Fishing lake: 700m
- Horse riding: 8km
- Canoeing: 30 minutes
- Golf: 35 minutes
- Approximately 1 hour to the coast
- Close to A10 and N10
- Nearest station is Ruffec
Facilities
- Swimming pool open from May to end September or October if weather is suitable
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Entertainment programme
- Children’s play area
- Table tennis
- Kayaking
- Laundry
Use of the Park
- Park is open 11 months but owners can access all 12 months of the year
- Plot sizes: 160m² – 250m²
- Annual service fee: 2100€ per annum (paid half yearly)
- Subletting is allowed to family and friends – 30€ park charge per week. Other subletting- Park tariff to be used – 20% Commission is charged plus cleaning and any maintenance repairs.
- Pets allowed (maximum 2)
Location & Amenities
- Approximately 75minutes from La Rochelle Airport
- Approximately 65 minutes from Poitiers Airport
- Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes from St Malo Ferry Port
- Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes from Calais Eurotunnel
- Nearest bakery: 700m
- Local town with shops, supermarkets, banks, bars, restaurants, weekly market
- Fishing lake: 700m
- Horse riding: 8km
- Canoeing: 30 minutes
- Golf: 35 minutes
- Approximately 1 hour to the coast
- Close to A10 and N10
- Nearest station is Ruffec
Chef-Boutonne
We are delighted to introduce this authentic French rural riverside park which is English owned and located in a beautiful tranquil area in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. This small and friendly park is easily accessed from the A10 and N10 for nationwide travel, just 75 minutes from La Rochelle airport and within walking distance of the local market town.
Chef Boutonne is set in the grounds of a charming former mill and the excellent park facilities include a restaurant (including a takeaway menu), bar, swimming pool and terrace, laundry facilities, table tennis and a children’s play area. Snacks, cool drinks and ice cream are available and during the summer months fresh bread is delivered by request.
The busy entertainment programme includes live entertainment and quiz nights. Trips can be arranged to local vineyards and to distilleries in Cognac and kayaking on the river flowing through the park can be organised by the park management. Subletting is permitted (rental service available) and pets are welcome (maximum 2 per plot).
The flat roads around the area are perfect for walking and cycling and the local fishing lake is just 700m from the park. The local town has the benefit of banks, shops, supermarkets, bakeries, bars, restaurants, sports stadium with football and tennis, cinema with English films and a fresh produce market on Saturday mornings. The local château built on the remains of an earlier castle is well worth a visit.
The lively, sparkling seaside town of La Rochelle is just a 75 drive from the park. The town’s history has mostly involved the sea and has a great reputation for seafood, three urban beaches and a large pleasure boat marina. The city retains a rich architectural heritage and has an aquarium, a natural history museum together with arcaded walkways, half timbered houses and several lighthouses.
Beach lovers will enjoy a trip to the nearest beach at Fouras – one of the first seaside resorts in France established more than 150 years ago as a popular thermal treatment centre. The town has 3 beaches to choose from, a wide selection of cafes and shops in the town centre and a fort housing the town museum – it’s also possible to go the top of the main tower for a view across the town, sea and beach.
Children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Futurescope (1 hour’s drive) – one of France’s most popular theme parks and the only one of its kind in Europe. Set in 60 hectares of tranquil green countryside the park is based upon multimedia and offers films in giant format, 3D rides with 4D effects, games and live shows with fun for all.
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Travel
Nearest Airports:
- Poitiers 76km
- Bergerac 180km
Recommended Ports:
We recommend a ferry to Cherbourg followed by the 5.5hr drive.
- Saint Malo 390km
- Caen 438km
- Cherbourg 551km
- Eurotunnel Calais 690km
FAQs
Q) Why should I buy a property from Mobile Homes Abroad Ltd / Caravans in the Sun?
- No pressure sales
- No obligation to buy
- Viewing trips available
Q) What does a viewing trip include?
Viewing of development at your leisure and tour of local area. Email for further details.
Q) How much deposit is required?
10% deposit secures your mobile home. For special offers the remaining balance is due 28 days from invoice date.
Part exchanges may be considered. Email for further details
Q) I wish to remain a UK citizen, but visit and enjoy my holiday home throughout the year.
The EU still warmly welcomes British citizens! Enjoy 180 days (6 months of sunshine!) per year at your holiday home. 90 days in every 180 days can be spent at your holiday home each year. Use this handy Schengen calculator tool to assist – Schengen calculator
Q) Do I lose my deposit?
Your deposit will be refunded in full once we have re-sold your reserved mobile home and/or plot, less any expenses that may be incurred by ourselves.
Q) What is included in the price?
Furnished mobile home sited and connected on to your own plot.
Q) Are there additional costs?
Compulsory annual service fee : 2100€ per annum (paid half yearly)
Q) What are the running costs? (At time of writing)
- Annual service fee : 2100€ per annum (paid half yearly)
- Water: 2.90€ per mᶟ
- Electricity: 0.18€ kWh
- Gas: Bottled, 13kg approx 33€
- W-Fi: 20€ per month
Q) What are the plot sizes?
160m²- 250m²
Q) How long can I keep my mobile home on site for?
As long as required – the condition of mobile home and plot must be well maintained.
Q) Can I sell or rent my mobile home if required?
Yes, we can advertise your mobile home for sale on our website, please click here to view our mobile home resale service. Subletting is allowed to family and friends- 30e Park charge per week. Other subletting – Park Tarrif to be used – 20% Commission is charged plus cleaning and any maintenance repairs.
Q) What facilities are available on site Opening times?
The park has the advantage of a swimming pool open from May to end September or October is weather is suitable, restaurant which also provides takeaways, a bar, table tennis, laundry facilities and a children’s play area. Snacks, drinks and ice cream are available and during the summer fresh bread is delivered daily by request.
The campsite borders the river Boutonne. Kayaking, 30mins away. The busy entertainment programme includes quiz nights and live entertainment during the summer months and trips can be arranged to local vineyards and to distilleries in Cognac.
Q) What facilities are nearby?
There are good flat roads around the area – perfect for walking and cycling, the local fishing lake is just 700m from the park and it is less than 1km to the nearest bakery.
The nearby town is a 2km (flat) walk from the park and has the benefit of banks, shops, supermarkets, bakeries, bars, restaurants, sports stadium with football and tennis, cinema with English films and a market with fresh produce on Saturday mornings.
Horse riding can be enjoyed 8 kms from the park and there are canoeing facilities just half an hour away.
Q) Would I need to hire a car whilst over there?
We would recommend the use of a car to enjoy the area – there is a bus service to Niort from the nearest town and the nearest train station (Paris – Bordeaux line) is a 25 minute drive from the park. Nearest station is Ruffec.
Q) How far are the nearest golf courses and beaches situated?
There is an 18 hole golf course at Niort (35 minute drive) and there are 3 nine hole courses within a 50 minute drive. The nearest beach is just over an hour’s drive from the park.
Q) How far is the site from the nearest airport?
The nearest airports are at La Rochelle (1 hour 15 minutes by road) and at Poitiers (just over 1 hour by road).
Q) What is the weather like?
The local climate is warm and temperate with an average temperature of 11.9°C, there is rainfall throughout the year – but mostly in November.
The driest and month of the year is July and during the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 25°C. the hottest month of the year is August with an average temperature of 24°C.
The coldest month of the year is January with an average temperature of 7°C.
Q) Are pets allowed on site?
Yes – pets are welcome (maximum 2 per plot).
Q) How long is the site open for and how long can I stay here for?
The park is open for 12 months of the year and home owners may visit as often as they wish and stop as long as they wish (up to 11 months of the year).
Q) Does all work on plots have to be done by site owners?
Sheds or extra storage on plots will need to be agreed with and approved by the park owners.
Arrange a Viewing
You contact our office with your planned travel arrangements and day of arrival with an approximate time for when you would like to view the park – it may be possible to arrange for you to stay on the park itself subject to availability (£49 per night, 2 nights stay recommended). We then make the arrangement for you to view the park and homes with our representative. Unfortunately an appointment is necessary to view the park as this is a residential park and community and we like to keep disruption to home owners to a minimum.
We do not employ high pressure sales teams and at no time during the visit will you be under any pressure or obligation to purchase. We believe that the product, once seen sells itself and if you are interested, you will contact us to complete the purchase. We will then ensure that you are given our full assistance and guide you through your purchase if required.
If required our team can inform you of the local area, the location of amenities, restaurants etc. and answer any initial questions you may have, we can also recommend a local hotel if you wish to stay local to the park for a couple of nights.
Your travel arrangements are booked in conjunction with our UK office subject to availability. This will be coordinated with our customer service team in France. We can give friendly advice and help about where and how to book your ferries / flights and car hire if required; we will arrange and reserve your accommodation. For further details or to book a viewing trip please contact our office on UK freephone: 0800 6 44 45 46 or email sales@caravansinthesun.com. International freephone: 0044 (0)1782 90 80 70 or mobile: 07939 123 345.
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