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Surgères is a delightful town in the department of Charente-Maritime about 40 kilometres due east of La Rochelle an close to the border with the neighbouring department of Deux Sèvres. Located at the crossroads of the roads from La Rochelle to St Jean d’Angèly and from Niort to Rochefort it features a welcoming and lively atmosphere. Additionally it is known for its production of its famous butter ‘Beurre de Surgères’ which began in 1889.
In 2011 it was the starting point for the famous French cycle race the ‘Tour de Poitou’
The city centre square is overlooked by the old chateau ramparts which on Bastille Day, the 14th July, each year provide an excellent backdrop for a late night spectacular fireworks display. A tiny picturesque park is located behind the ramparts and offers the opportunity for a peaceful walk and picnic, a great thing to do whilst on holiday at your holiday home near la rochelle
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Throughout the year, but principally throughout the summer months, Surgères plays host with a wide variety of events, or ‘animations’, ranging from traditional jazz to Latin American, and from country and western to choral and choir music. Usually hosted inside the town centre by the local café bars they offer an enjoyable evening out with an inexpensive meal. Large fairs visit frequently the town.
Not only does Surgères have a lively and traditional French café culture notably with the ‘Café Francais’ and the ‘Grand Café’ , it also has a good collection of restaurants offering not only French, but in addition Italian, Turkish and Vietnamese menus.
Each week the indoor market carries a magnificent display of fresh fish and vegetables available for sale and on the third Tuesday of each month the town holds a massive outdoor market occupying most of the town centre. There are also two Friday night markets held in August.
Logis de Tertre with its two gîtes near La Rochelle, ‘Trisant’ and ‘Bonwain’ is situated just over the departmental border in Deux Sèvres, and it is only a fifteen minute drive from Surgères, and for that reason is ideally located to adopt advantage of all its events and facilities. Without doubt you will spend an enjoyable morning, afternoon or evening in Surgères.