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Motorcycling in rural France

Norton ES2 motorcycle in France.

However you like to take your motorcycling, there’s much on offer around us in Vanzay. Whether you prefer lazy touring, or are a little more plus rapide, you’ll find much to enjoy. If you’ve ridden your bike in France you…

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Citroën Car Club Trois Rivières 2024

Here at Gites in Charente we were proud to host the picnic stop for the Citroën Car Club Classic Challenge 2024 “Trois Rivières” on 30th September Organised by the Club’s Phil Chidlow, the event included some 20 Citroëns, young and…

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What’s on in Autumn in Poitou-Charentes?

Autumn sunset gite in France

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…

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Gîtes With Pool … now with pool bar

An old friend and me were sitting by the swimming pool last summer daydreaming about having cold beer and wine at hand, since it is a bit of a walk back to the house to refresh one’s glass. And so…

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Zoodyssée: a Great Day Out For The Kids And The Family

Zoodyssée, situated in the forest of Chizé, Deux-Sevres, is one of the largest wild animal parks in Europe dedicated to European species. The park is split into two areas, le Petit Parc which houses the smaller animals, a farm area…

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