>> welcome

BIENVENUE
au
TASTEVIN !


NOW IN OUR 6th YEAR OF OFFERING PEACEFUL HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Duncan and Elaine Andrews are delighted to welcome you to the Côtes de Blaye and their corner of this famous wine region where you can enjoy Walking, Birdwatching, Cycling, Stargazing, Photography, Wine Tasting or just being Lazy!

For details about local birdwatching visit the Local Area Page. For more about Photographic Tuition please contact Duncan


Our quiet village of St Androny is situated about 5 miles north of Blaye and offers an ideal base from which to explore the diverse and interesting places of the Bordelais, the Côte D'Argent and Charente Maritime.

SATNAV COORDINATES:-
W 0.63498
N 45.18875

THE BEST MAP FOR THE AREA IS
THE IGN TOP 100 SHEET 46
BORDEAUX - ROYAN

Scale 1cm = 1km. Price about 7.50€


Various shops and restaurants are within a 5 km radius.

*** Supermarkets now accept English Chip and Pin cards at their 24/24 fuel pumps ***

Duncan and Elaine Andrews
1, Les Caillards, 33390 St Androny, FRANCE
Tel: (00+33) (0)5 57 64 46 21
andrewsfamily@yahoo.com


Site last update 3rd September 2008




 

 >> car hire
For extremely competitive prices on car hire we recommend Auto-Europe. Please use the link above to book or get a quote.

 >> extras

Wine Tasting Birdwatching Walking Cycling Photography Stargazing
or RELAXING

Pinet La Roquette

 >> buy wine from a local Chateau
 

 >> the war graves photographic project
war graves photographic project
All the information on our website and in our publicity material is offered in good faith and as a guide only. Our clients are strongly advised to check and confirm details and services before committing themselves financially or time wise. E&OE.

 
 >> information

Blaye holds a Grand Market every Wednesday and Saturday morning offering fresh local produce and much more - don't miss it!

A Selection of Local Events 2008

EVENTS FOR 2008 WILL BE LISTED AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

January
24th -3rd Feb. South West France Antiques Fair, Bordeaux
February
1st-3rd. International Show Jumping, Bordeaux.
March
1st. Taille des Rosiers. Citadelle de Blaye.
1st.
Spring Fete in Blaye.
15th - 16th. Wine Fair in the Citadelle, Blaye.
April
6th. Vide Grenier & Brocante
12th. Challenge des Vines en Côte de Bourg.
19th. A la découverte du verrou de l'Estuaire.
20th. Saling Regatta starting from Blaye.
20th. Vide Granier
Cartelegue.
26th-27th. Féte de l'Asperge du Blaye, Etauliers.
27th Journée vert d'Printemps, Gauriac.
May
1st. Football tournament, Blaye.
1st. Grand Prix de Pétanque, Blaye.

3rd - 16th Photographic Exhibition. E Leclerc, Blaye.'The Estuary Through an English Lens' 60 images by Duncan Andrews

3rd/4th, 10th/11th & 17th/18th. Rugby Tournament, Blaye.
8th-20th. Exposition de Claude Garotin, Citadelle de Blaye.
10th-11th. Portes ouvertes des 100 Château, Bourg
11th. Concert Classique, l'eglise St Roman,
Blaye
17th concert àl'eglise de Berson.
18th. Vive la rose, Citadelle, Blaye
18th. Marathon des Premières Côtes de Blaye.
18th. Marché de Printemps, Berson.
June
7th. Fête du velo, St Paul.
7th. Randonnée des Châteaux en Côtes de Bourg.
9th-22nd. Exposition des Reflets de l'Estuaire, Citadelle de Blaye.
13th-15th. Féte locale de Marcillac.
21st. Feu de la Saint Jean.
23rd - 7th July. Exposition d'Annick Elisagoyen, Citadelle de Blaye.
26th - 29th. Bordeaux Wine Festival
27th-28th. Soirée théâtre, Blaye.
30th - 15th July. Expostion d'Eric laveze, Citadelle de Blaye.

July
5th-6th. Ressemblement de coccinelles dans la Citadelle de Blaye.
5th-6th. Taste Blaye.

6th & 13th. croisière sur l'estuaire et déjeuner sur l'île Pâtiras. Blaye.
8th & 22nd. Découvrir une ile de l'estuaire: l'ile Nouvelle. Blaye.
11th - 14th. Jumping International de Blaye. Citadelle.
16th & 30th. Découvrir l'estuaire en kayak. Blaye
18th - 28th. Exposition de Claude Clopeau, Citadelle de Blaye.
19th & 26th. L'estuaire de la Gironde à la voile Blaye.
21st - 30th. Exposition d'Annie Chaigneau, Citadelle de Blaye.
21st & 28th. A l'assault des îles de l'estuaire de la Gironde: L'île Nouvelle & l'île Pâtiras. Blaye
23rd & 30th. Une journée à Blaye depuis Pauillac.
25th-27th. Musiques sur les allées, Blaye.

August
3rd & 10th. croisière sur l'estuaire et déjeuner sur l'île Pâtiras.
5th & 19th. Découvrir une ile de l'estuaire: l'ile Nouvelle. Blaye.
8th - 10th. Country Music Festival, Blaye.
9th & 23rd. L'estuaire de la Gironde à la voile Blaye.
13th & 20th. Une journée à Blaye depuis Pauillac.
13th & 27th. Découvrir l'estuaire en kayak. Blaye
18th & 25th. A l'assault des îles de l'estuaire de la Gironde: L'île Nouvelle & l'île Pâtiras. Blaye
22nd -31st. Festival of the Theatre, Blaye.

September
8th - 9th. Regatta 'Channel 8' Blaye
8th - 20th. Exposition de René Hubert, Citadelle de Blaye.
13th. Fête du fleuve. Plassac.
13th. Spectacle pyrotechnique à Bourg.
21st. Jardin d'automne, Blaye.
27th. Soirée théâtre. Berson.
October
November
30th. St Catherine's fair, Blaye.
December
6th-7th. Books in the Citadelle, Blaye.

 

Regular Events:
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in July and August f
rom 4.45. Free Wine Tasting at the Maison du Vin. Phone for reservations before 1pm on the day.

 

 

 >> random pictures
A few photographs to whet you appetite!

 >> houses for sale

LOIRE VALLEY
For Sale at 120,000 Euros
Detached Cottage - Two for One
Near SAUMUR; detached, pretty 3-bedroomed village cottage with kitchen, dining room, lounge, shower room. Ready to move into, or buy-to-let. Neat garden with mature fruit trees. Next door four-roomed house, needing some refurbishment, but with oak beams, tiled floors & stone fireplaces, included in sale. Mains services to both buildings. Friendly, historic village with three restaurants, shops and leisure lake.

Contact: Keith & Jacqui Ward
From UK: +33 (0)5 57 47 42 93 or +33 (0)2 41 67 08 36
E-mail: keithjohnward@yahoo.co.uk

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