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Boutiers Saint Trojan - drink a toast to a friendly town!
The attractive little town of Boutiers St Trojan, which is located in the central west of France, in the department of Charente, is notable for two things in particular. Firstly, for brandy and pineau, as it is just five minutes distant from the famous brandy town of Cognac, and secondly for its exceptionally friendly inhabitants. So drink a toast to Boutiers St Trojan!
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Rural setting
It may be close to Cognac, but the setting and ambience of Boutiers St Trojan is distinctly rural. The countryside that surrounds the town is beautiful and peaceful, with the vines that produce the grapes for the unique local drink of pineau very much in evidence. There are some wonderful views from here too, looking out over two valleys, that of the Charente and also of the Soloire. There may not be a lot of tourist attractions in the village, but Boutiers St Trojan has a some pretty little churches (including Saint Trojan Church and Saint Marmet Church), and atmospheric traditional houses and streets.
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A town of many parts
Five villages actually make up Boutiers St Trojan, although today you cannot differentiate between them due to the amount of building work that has gone on over time. These are Boutiers, St Trojan, Port Boutiers, Tuileries and Solencon.
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Shopping and village life
Boutiers St Trojan has most of the amenities you will need for everyday life, with a selection of shops, cafés and bars. There's even a gym if you feel the need to get in shape! For a greater choice of shops and more facilities don't forget that Cognac is on the doorstep.
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Fine dining
Gastronomes will be very well suited in Boutiers St Trojan, as the village is close to the home of a superb chateau restaurant where the chef, Pascal Nebout, will ensure that you have a fine dining experience to remember. The setting, in the lovely Château de l'Yeuse, is also very special.
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Sports and leisure
Boutiers St Trojan lies in the midst of some great countryside, and outdoor sports are possible all year round thanks to the usually good weather experienced in the Charente. There are golf courses, horse-riding centres, bicycle hire shops and tennis courts in the locality as well as leisure lakes and rivers for fishing, swimming and boating.
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How to get there
Fly to La Rochelle, Limoges, Poitiers or Bordeaux, all of which are within reasonable reach of Boutiers St Trojan. La Rochelle is served by Ryanair, flybe and easyJet; Limoges by Ryanair and flybe; Poitiers by Ryanair; and Bordeaux by British Airways, bmibaby, Aer Lingus, easyJet and flybe. It is also possible to travel by train, with the Eurostar taking you to Paris, then the TGV to Poitiers or Angoulême. You can then continue by local train to Cognac. If driving, the N141 runs close to the village.
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Property prices and availability in and around Boutiers Saint Trojan
The Charente is popular with both Parisian second home owners and also with the foreign property market, so prices can be higher than in the other departments of Poitou-Charentes. There are still plenty of bargains to be found though, and it is still possible to find properties in need of renovation or up dating.
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BOUTIERS SAINT TROJAN AT A GLANCE |
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