Dependent on your budget and preference, there are a number of ways to get to La Grange.

If you wish to fly, the closest airport is Poitiers (50 minutes), which enjoys four direct services a week from London Stansted with Ryanair. Alternatively, Limoges (1 hour 10 minutes) is a good option, serving many UK airports daily including London, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol and Southampton. Other airports worth considering include Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Tours (all under 2 hours away).

Another great way to travel is by Eurostar using a connecting TGV service via Paris. Surprisingly quick and easy, it takes just 5 hours 30 minutes to travel from London St Pancras International to Poitiers.

If you prefer to drive from the UK, the nearest channels ports are St Malo and Caen, which are around 4hr 30 minutes away. Calais and the Channel Tunnel are around seven hour drive.

Car hire is available from all airports, Poitiers train station and locally at Ruffec.