Holiday gites in Poitou-Charentes
Two lovely self catering cottages with a swimming pool in South West France
Category: Days out
La Vallée des Singes
There are many so places to visit in and around Deux-Sevres, Vienne and Charente, and this post is the first suggestion for a great family day (or half day) out, although this is not limited to families, it’s a wonderful…
Read MoreSummer Steam Rally
After enjoying the many Steam Rallies that take place during the summer in north Buckinghamshire it was a pleasure to see that the same countryside pursuits take place here in rural France. Someone had told me that there are no…
Read MoreDay trip to La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré
Last Saturday, we headed off to La Rochelle with my Mum and Chris, who were staying with us for 10 days. The weather has been fantastic for the last week, and it registered 30 degrees (86f) as we drove in…
Read MoreThe French Connection
On the road again, this time in the company of a very fine Citroën DS23 Pallas on a day trip to Bordeaux and up the coast to Royan. Here are some of the best photos of the day.
Read MoreShopping at the food market in Poitiers
I love cooking, and I love food markets, I’m not someone with an eye for antiques, so although I love the brocantes (flea markets) here, it’s the food markets that get me going each time. One of my favourites is…
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Holiday gites in Poitou-Charentes 
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