Coulonges-sur-L'Autize
Coulonges-sur-L'Autize lies in the west of France, in the Region of Poitou-Charentes, in the west of the Deux-Sèvres department, very close to this department's border with the Pays-de la Loire region.
The West coast of France can be described as a major holiday and tourism hotspot. It is associated with such holiday destinations as Bordeaux, Biarritz, Roquefort and La Rochelle.
Coulonges-sur-L'Autize Population: 2,146
Coulonges-sur-l'Autize's facilities
The town offers plenty of shops and also has three Banks, two Schools, Restaurants, Newsagents, Wine Bars, Garage Services, SuperU supermarket, Co-op, and of course three bread shops, which also deliver every day. So although it’s usually quiet, it has most of the facilities you will require for an easy life.
Tuesday is market day
Things are pretty peaceful here, but if you get out of bed early on Tuesdays you will see another side of life in Coulonges-sur-l’Autize, the hustle and bustle of the colourful market.
Economy: The economy is predominantly agricultural, but there are many enterprises registered at the prefecture and operating in the town. The large towns of Niort and Fontenay-la-Compt are located just 11 and 8 miles respectively, with the city of Nantes approximately 70 miles North.
Interesting fact: Coulonges-sur-l'Autize is situated on the edge of the Marais Poitévin network of canals and inland waterways, which is often called the Green Venice of France.
Near the Green Venice of France…
The town of Coulonges-sur-l’Autize, in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France, is situated on the edge of the lovely and unusual Marais Poitévin. This network of canals and waterways are frequently referred to as the Green Venice of France. An attractive market town, Coulonges-sur-l’Autize lies in a beautiful region and is perfect for those property seekers who are hoping to find a rural idyll in unspoiled countryside.
Sports and leisure
There are a number of interesting possibilities open to sports enthusiasts in the area, and also plenty of less strenuous options for those who take their leisure time more gently! The town offers tennis, cycling, horse riding and swimming, and you don’t have to travel too far to find a golf course or a fishing lake either. Less sporty choices include trips to the Atlantic coast, to La Rochelle or the Ile de Ré; shopping and sightseeing sprees to the nearby large towns of Poitiers or Niort; and, of course, a leisurely boat trip down the peaceful waterways of the Marais Poitévin.
There are two airports within very easy travelling time of the town. La Rochelle is served by Ryanair, EasyJet and Flybe, while Poitiers has flights from the UK with Ryanair. Poitiers has a TGV stop, which makes train, travel a good choice, as you can take Eurostar from the UK to Paris, then simply hop on a TGV for Poitiers.