Holiday gites in Poitou-Charentes
Two lovely self catering cottages with a swimming pool in South West France
Category: Days out
Exploring the medieval history of Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes has had a turbulent history that has left a rich cultural and architectural heritage. This heritage is best represented by the numerous churches, many of which are Romanesque and served pilgrims on the route to Santiago de Compostela. Over…
Read MoreWhat’s on in Autumn in Poitou-Charentes?
The autumn equinox arrived on 21st September and for us in Vanzay, was celebrated with a warm sunny day. Of course, the days are shorter and the morning and evenings fresher, but the days remain, for now at least, clear…
Read MoreArt, activites and events in Poitou-Charentes in June
June brings a wealth of things to do in Poitou-Charentes catering for most interests, and being before the school holidays and French Grand Vacance, June is a wonderfully quiet period to enjoy the region.
Read MoreSpring update: Things to do in Poitou-Charentes
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up people here in the region start looking forward to the forthcoming season of events and activities. Here are just a few of the early season events to…
Read MoreThe Bressuire Grand Prix Historique
For one weekend each year, the sights and sounds of 1950s road racing return to the small town of Bressuire, just north of us here in Deux-Sèvres. The Grand Prix Automobile Historique takes place on the weekend closest to the end…
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