Clair Soleil - Cozes, Pays Royannais, Charente Maritime, France - Excursions and Visits within easy reach of Cozes.

The Ferry across the Gironde from Royan (18 kms north of Cozes)
to Pointe de Grave, which is the entrance to the Medoc wine growing region

The lighthouse at Pointe de Grave, about 20 kms from Cozes.

Hand picking the grapes on a Rothchild estate near Pauillac

Château Lafite Rotschild in Aquitaine, at 70 kms from Cozes
via the Royan ferry, is well worth a visit

Château Latour at Pauillac, just seven kms from Lafite and home of another famous vintage, is on a circular route by ferry to Blaye and back to Cozes.

The Citadel at Blaye, about 90 kms from Cozes.

Two views of a quiet corner within the citadel

Return from Blaye to Cozes via Mortagne is about 60 kms.

The marina at Mortagne (15 kms south of Cozes).