Whether you are looking for a peaceful relaxing time lounging by the pool amidst beautiful rolling countryside or you are looking for a more active holiday, Langlade is sure to meet your every need. Situated in the heart of Charente, close to the borders of Dordogne and Charente-Maritime, there are a host of activities nearby.
Locally
The village is fortunate to have a very active and hard working Committee des Fetes. Each year the committee organise around a dozen functions spread throughout the year, but predominantly in summer. These range from local farmer markets, dinners, fairs and country side walks/picnics. Despite their diverse nature all of these events have a common denominating factor. This is, to put it in plain language - food and drink! Should you be fortunate enough for your visit to coincide with one of these local soirees be sure to attend!. You are guaranteed to be warmly welcomed, have a great time whilst at the same time experiencing a true taste of French rural life.
The market town of Chalais is 7km away. It has a good sized super market - Intermarche - for more extensive shopping requirements as well as most other type of shop including pharmacies, butchers, bakers, cake shops banks, cash points etc. In addition, if you are unfortunate to need them you will find doctors dentists and physiotherapists not to mention several watering holes (the best of which are the Bar du Marche and the PMU).
A very interesting and worthwhile visit to do is Chateau de la Riviere in Fronsac. Whilst the Chateau itself has a Disneyland like quality to it, this pales into insignificance to the grandeur of its cellars - 8.5 hectares (20 acres!!!) no less -which are among the largest in France.
Still not satisfied? Slightly further afield but still within an easy drive (1.5 hours) visit Bergerac, Montbazillac, Sauterne, Grave or Medoc. Alternatively if wine is not your tipple, visit Cognac and tour one of the large Cognac houses such as Hennessy, Remy Martin or Martel, once again, less than an hours drive away.
There is good and enjoyable market in Chalais every Monday morning which is excellent for fresh vegetables and other local farmers’ produce.
The nearby town of Riberac (about 30 mins away) has an even more extensive market every Friday morning which is well worth a visit. In both cases the markets start about 8.00am and finish around 12.30pm.
Restaurants
No matter what your taste you will be well catered for by the many and varied restaurants in the locality. These range from gourmet style restaurants offering food of the highest quality down to small family run bars/restaurants offering more traditional local fare. All of these restaurants have one thing in common: within their class, all offer quality food at remarkably reasonable prices. 
For that special evening eat at either the Chateau in Chalais or the Hostelerie du Perigord in Aubeterre both of which rank among the best restaurants in the region. The Hostelerie du Perigord arguably gets the nod for the complexity and presentation of its food though there is nothing to beat the ambiance of the Chateau with its simpler, though no less tasty, food presentation.
There are many other good restaurants in the area such as the Fawlty Towers like Champ Rose, Plasir D’Automne, Les Essards, Le Passe Simple or the St Bernard in nearby Brossac.
For a quick, tasty, no frills style lunch try the Pas Sage in Montboyer or the Bar du Marche or the PMU in Chalais both of which have limited but tasty grill style menus
Alternatively, if you would like to try real French country fare enjoy a five course set lunch at Chez Martine in St Martial for around €12. Country cooking and local character at its best! An equally good bet is the restaurant at Bardenac which serves an excellent set luch menu featuring local specialities.
For the record specialties of the region include fois gras, canard and veau de Chalais.
Activities
While many of our guests are more than happy to do nothing more strenuous than have a glass of wine while relaxing by the pool 
Golfers are well catered for in the area over a dozen courses within an hour and and half of the property( see section Golf in the area)
Tennis players are well looked after with most villages having their own clubs which are more than willing to allow visitors access for a nominal fee. The local club in Chalais has four courts (one indoor) and is no more than a five minute drive from the property. More serious players may wish to apply to the French Tennis Federation for a licence before coming on holidays. This will allow them to enter into the many local tournaments that are played in the area throughout the summer.
Canoeing, horse riding and fishing are all also available nearby.
Wine
“Bordeaux’s most aesthetically pleasing tourist attraction. Some will even argue that the walled medieval village is France’s most beautiful wine town”
A very interesting and worthwhile visit to do is Chateau de la Riviere in Fronsac. Whilst the Chateau itself has a Disneyland like quality to it, this pales into insignificance to the grandeur of its cellars - 8.5 hectares (20 acres!!!) no less -which are among the largest in France.
