Best Vaux-sur-Mer holiday apartments

Vaux-sur-Mer Commune lies at the mouth of the Gironde estuary, on the Avert peninsula in the Charente-Maritime department of southwest France. This pretty French town of 4,000 souls is perched on the dramatic limestone coast and a holiday apartment in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune could see you enjoy the fabulous scenery around the town. Renting a holiday apartment in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune allows you to live among the local population, experiencing the town from their perspective and getting to know the people and culture in addition to the town itself. You might even pick up some insider tips from your local hosts. In many respects, your holiday accommodation in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune is like couchsurfing in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune but with the added benefit of more privacy and comfort in your own room or apartment.

Exploring from your holiday apartment in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune

Vaux-sur-Mer Commune is stretched along the coast formed by four coves, the largest of which is Nauzan Cove. These bays and inlets form a dramatic coastline, which is studded by pleasant beaches and backed by oak and pine forests. Vaux-sur-Mer Commune is surrounded to the north and east by marshes, to the south the Gironde and to west the sea. As such it is a town of water and indeed water sports and bathing form a main attraction in the area. Fishing is available in the nearby lake and markets appear in the town on every morning in the high season. A great cliff side walk joins together the four coves and the 12th century church of Saint-Etienne makes for an interesting visit.

Choosing your accommodation in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune

If not staying in Vaux-sur-Mer Commune iself, a holiday apartment in La Rochelle makes for a great alternative. The old harbour is simply stunning and an evening walk along the city walls is a must. It has a well preserved old town and the picturesque harbour area is lined with seafood restaurants. Alternatively, a holiday apartment in Bordeaux could be your base as you explore this city of art and history. It has a fine historic centre which has been extensively restored and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also, of course, a world centre for wine and enthusiasts are in for a particular treat here in Bordeaux.

Moving on from Vaux-sur-Mer Commune

It would be a shame to leave France without seeing its glorious capital and a holiday apartment in Paris would be the perfect base as you explore the city’s great art treasures and admire sights like the Eiffel tower and Arc de Triomphe. Leaving France, a short trip to the east will take you to Germany and a holiday apartment in Berlin where you can experience some dramatic modern history sights and enjoy a fabulous nightlife scene. In Europe and beyond, 9flats has wonderful accommodation to rent in the world’s most exciting destinations, so book now for a great travel experience.