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Classic Jaguars and a classic Citroën DS this summer

Classic Jaguars and Citroen DS in France on holiday

We are more used to hosting Citroën owners and enthusiasts and so we were delighted to have David and Jane bring their E-type to stay. When David contacted us through our website I was quite looking forward to having a…

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What is a Café Gourmand?

A Classic Café Gourmand to end lunch at a restaurant in Couhe, France

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Fresh fish from Lezay Market

It’s the beginning of September and still 32 degrees with blue skies. Time for a BBQ with some good friends who have traveled from England to be with us this week. Tuesday is market day at Lezay, just a few minutes…

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Fruits from our garden

Mirabelle fruit

We’re both foodies so we’ve taken advantage of the long summers here in Poitou-Charente by planting a few fruit trees, nurturing our vines and growing what we can. Summer 2016 has been particularly warm (some might say hot) and dry. Perfect…

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New Family Attractions in Poitou-Charentes

Summertime family entertainment is certainly important to the French and the habit of adding new innovations to established attractions reinforces this point and keeps the attractions modern and entertaining. So, for 2015 visitors, here are three new attractions that are…

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