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A day at the races: Circuit du Val de Vienne

Nearby to La Ferme de L’Église we are lucky enough to have a National race circuit, Circuit du Val de Vienne that hosts a wide variety of track events throughout the summer. Being only 40 minutes drive away, through beautiful…

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A Citroën DS day out to Angoulême

At the end of April we were favoured with the company of David and Sandra who were here for the week to enjoy a DS and gîte holiday with the use of the DS23ie, and then with Pete and Lindi…

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The 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.

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Angouleme Circuit des Remparts et le Rallye de Charente

Every third weekend in September, Angouleme hosts the Circuit des Remparts, the historic street race which was first run in 1939 around the ramparts of the old city. From Friday through to Sunday evening the city is teeming with people…

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Great guest comments

When we bought this place, we wanted something with a couple of gîtes, for two reasons really.  We both have large families and it’s ideal for putting them up, along with friends.  And also to see if we could attract…

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