This town is abounding with activities, with the beaches at Royan just a 25 minute drive away and 10 minutes drive to the fishing village of Mortagne. While staying in Gemozac vacation homes and condos you can visit the world famous vineyards of Loire valley, Bordeaux and the medieval town of Cognac. A short drive away are the beautiful towns of Lorignac and Meursac in Charente-Maritime region.
Though usually tranquil, the town livens up on Saturday mornings during its open air general market. In this weekly market you can get fish, oysters and Cognac. The town is popular for its cuisine, especially seafood and is also a popular wine region for wine connoisseurs. In addition to the vineyards, you can also discover the fantastic beaches and endless water sports that are just a 20 minute drive away.
Near the town, Gironde Estuary is a popular recreation venue with its beautiful sandy beaches at Meschers and St Georges de Didonne. The superb surfing beaches of La Rochelle, Royan and the islands of Oleron and Aix provide a lot of water sports such as swimming, sailing and fishing through out the year round. A must-see feature of Gemozac is the pretty fishing village of Talmont that lies on the Gironde Estuary. There are many activities available locally including golfing at the excellent 18-hole Fontcouverte Course, tennis in four of the city's courts, and swimming in the open-air pool in the town. Very close to your Gemozac vacation rental and 20 minutes away is Jonzac where you will find Les Antilles de Jonzac, a fabulous tropical lagoon that provides a complete range of family entertainment activities.