| Manot also boasts a very small beach by the ruins of the
old mill. Here, the beds of the local river contain minute deposits of
gold and garnet for which you can prospect whilst paddling in the cool
clear water. For the more ambitious it is one of the starting points for
the canoe school, where you can paddle up river to Confolens. Confolens,
with its bars and restaurants, stands at the confluence of the rivers
Vienne and Goire, and is a delightful medieval town with a castle keep
and natural spring. Every year the whole world meets in its streets to
celebrate folklore and traditional music from all over the globe. Canoes
and pedaloes are available to explore the river. Roumazières is the European
capital of terracotta roof tiles. Whilst not as touristic a town as its
neighbour Confolens, it conceals some excellent restaurants at the lowest
prices. Roumazières also has a plan d'eau, which is a cross between a
man-made lake and a swimming pool. There is no entrance fee and it is
excellent for those with younger children. Etagnac is a tiny village with
so much to offer: the Château of Rochebrune with its mirror-like moat,
its large swimming lake with sandy beach and bar/restaurant, areas for
the keen fishermen, village bar/restaurant and hotel. |
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