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A great location
Mirambeau is a lively little market town in a fantastic location, as it lies in the west of France close to the coast, in the Charente-Maritime department. Here the countryside is beautiful and distinctive. The landscape is fairly flat, and in season you will find hectares of tall golden sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see, and neat vineyards heavy with their crop of grapes ready to be turned into pineau or cognac, both of which are famous and delicious drinks from this region.
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Don’t sleep in on Saturdays!
Mirambeau has loads to offer. The Saturday morning market is a delight, and if it is the genuine French lifestyle that you are seeking then you really should make the effort to get out of bed early on a Saturday morning and get along to the market. Here you will find stalls full of fresh locally produced fruit and vegetables, charcuterie, cheeses, wines, waxed tablecloths and even the latest in fashionable clothes… and you can buy a pretty French basket to carry home your purchases in the time honoured fashion! The market does continue all morning, but if you are wise you will take a tip from the locals and be there early to catch the best of the goods on offer.
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Everything you need
Mirambeau is only a small town, but it has everything you will need for a comfortable modern lifestyle. There is a supermarket and there are banks, cafés, restaurants, bars and a great selection of shops. The atmosphere in the town is relaxed yet lively, which makes it an ideal place for families.
Mirambeau is fortunate to have an Olympic sized swimming pool in the town, which means that there are always plenty of young people around. The pool hosts competitions and gala events, so ask at the Tourist Office to find out what’s going on. Just around the town there is plenty to do for all ages and tastes. You can play golf, go horse-riding, cycling, walking etc, or head to one of the nearby lakes for a spot of peaceful fishing or to try your hand at water sports.
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Out and about near Mirambeau
The town is close to the lovely Gironde estuary, and thus has the benefit of the great seaside resort of Royan only half an hour’s drive away. City lovers can get to Bordeaux easily for some serious shopping, and as this is Bordeaux, there will be plenty of opportunities to taste some excellent wines too!
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How to get there
Mirambeau is easily accessed from the UK. Ryanair, the budget airline, flies into La Rochelle as does flybe and easyJet. Bordeaux airport is served by flybe and easyJet too, or you could choose bmibaby, British Airways or Aer Lingus. Those who like to let the train take the strain, can take the TGV from Paris to Angoulême, and then reach the station at the neighbouring town of Montendre by local train. Road travel is very straightforward as the town is signposted from Junction 37 of the A10 motorway.
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Property prices and availability in and around Mirambeau
The Charente-Maritime is becoming more and more popular as foreign buyers are discovering the area. It is, however, still possible to find some bargain property in and around Mirambeau , and as the town is within easy reach of the coast you should find that the right property here can attract a good rental income too, making it a great investment.
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