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Surgères is a delightful town inside the department of Charente-Maritime about 40 kilometres due east of La Rochelle an close to the border while using neighbouring department of Deux Sèvres. Located with the crossroads of the roads from La Rochelle to St Jean d’Angèly and from Niort to Rochefort it provides a welcoming and lively atmosphere. It is also known for its production of its famous butter ‘Beurre de Surgères’ which began in 1889.

Next year it was the starting point for that famous French cycle race the ‘Tour de Poitou’ 

The city centre square is overlooked with the old chateau ramparts which on Bastille Day, the 14th July, yearly provide an excellent backdrop for a late night spectacular fireworks display. A smaller picturesque park is located behind the ramparts and will be offering the opportunity for a peaceful walk and picnic, a great thing to do whilst on holiday at your holiday home near la rochelle

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Throughout the year, but principally during the summer months, Surgères plays host to a wide variety of events, or ‘animations’, ranging from traditional jazz to Latin American, and from country and western to choral and choir music. Usually hosted within the town centre by the local café bars they offer an enjoyable evening out with an inexpensive meal. Large fairs return to frequently the town.

Not only does Surgères have a lively and traditional French café culture notably at the ‘Café Francais’ and the ‘Grand Café’ , it also has a good collection of restaurants offering not only French, and also Italian, Turkish and Vietnamese menus.

Weekly the indoor market carries a magnificent display of fresh fish and vegetables for sale and on the third Tuesday of every month the town holds a massive outdoor market occupying almost all of the town centre. There are also two Friday night markets kept in August.

Logis de Tertre with its two gîtes near La Rochelle, ‘Trisant’ and ‘Bonwain’ is situated just over the departmental border in Deux Sèvres, and is only a fifteen minute drive from Surgères, and so is ideally located to look at advantage of all its events and facilities. Undoubtedly you will spend an enjoyable morning, afternoon or evening in Surgères.