The Gite is a 5-minute stroll from a lovely harbour, which also acts as a ferry crossing point to the nearby island of Île aux Moins. The ferry takes 10 mins and costs around 7 Euro each person return. There are a few restaurants at the port, but we did not try them as we cooked in the gîte.The gite is a good base to see the region, and 45 mins in the car in each direction will get you to a number of towns, seaside resorts, small harbours etc.There is a Carrefour market 10 mins by car, and this is great for most needs.About 20 mins away are hypermarkets, which have a huge choice of food and drink.If you have not visited the area, it is a good choice for a base. The gite is well supplied with bedding, crockery, etc., and an evening meal on the patio was always great for us.