Villa with pool overlooking the vineyards, Cognac

Our house is in the village of Julienne; close to the towns of Jarnac and Cognac. We look out over the local vineyards and down the valley towards the Charente. The region is considered to be the second sunniest in France which is reflected in the production of Cognac and local wines. From Julienne there is easy access to historic towns like Angouleme, Cognac and many villages with ancient Abbeys. Our house is the perfect location to relax and enjoy the area. It is well equipped and we aim to provide a home from home in this beautiful area. The area is lively and dynamic with everything from jazz festivals, La Rochelle in October larochellejazzfestival.fr, Cognac Bues festival in July www.bluespassions.com. Kayaking& horse riding, details available . Trips to the Cognac distilleries such as Hennessey, Remi Martin, Otard, Meukow, Camus and Courvoisier in Jarnac. There are many cycle trails and we can give you details of a really good bike hire company. The house is approximately 4 minutes away from the beautiful parkland Golf de Cognac course, designed by Jean Garaialde. We are 25 minutes from the woodland club at Angouleme, Golf de l'Hirondell. A 3rd course is Golf les Pleites Chaumes. We have many restaurants and bistros with recomendations from other guests in our information folder. Other things to see and do in the area: Cognac marathon www.marathon ducognac.net, Jarnac marathon in November: www.marathonducognac.net Angouleme film festival: international.com. Fete du Cognac, theatres, danse, cirque, concerts and marionettes: www.avantscene.com. The Cognac Festival in July www.lafeteducognac.fr. You could spend a Sunday visiting local brocantes:www.tourism-cognac.comThere is easy access from the airports of Bordeax, La Rochelle and Limoges, we are about one hour from each airport. The house is a none smoking property, we do not allow smoking in any area of the house or grounds