La Tranche is ideally located on the west coast of France, far enough south to enjoy a different climate but close enough to be within reasonable travel distance for families. The nearest channel ferry port is St.Malo at 3.5 hours drive time with Cherbourg, Caen, Roscoff and Le Havre being up to 1.5 hours more. It is also possible to travel from Calais within a day.
Travel arrangements by a combination of train and bus are quite possible, although some of our guests have preferred to take a taxi for the last stage to La Tranche itself. Bringing a car is not essential as everything is within easy cycling or walking distance. If our bikes do not suit you, others can be hired locally. Cars can also be hired locally for day trips, even from the the local supermarket!
The nearest airport is at La Rochelle which is about 50 minutes drive and is well-served by budget flights from the UK including; Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester and London Stanstead. There are also budget flights to Nantes which is about 1.5 hours drive. Cars can be hired at the airport or again, it is possible to connect with public transport.
If you are a fit and keen cyclist there is a wonderful route from Roscoff or St.Malo which follows mostly canal towpaths to the Loire followed by coastal cycle tracks to La Tranche. This takes about three days and overnight stays can be made at B&B, campsites or hotels on the way.