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Saintes

January 4, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Saintes has a rich heritage reflected by its ancient monuments. Landmarks from the 1st-century AD include the Arch of Germanicus

Charente-Maritime Towns & Villages

Talmont-sur-Gironde

January 5, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

The village of Talmont-sur-Gironde enjoys a majestic setting on a cliff overlooking the Gironde Estuary. One of France’s Plus Beaux

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Charente Chateaux & Castles

Château de Mirambeau

January 5, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Less than an hour drive from Cognac, the Château de Mirambeau allows travelers to spend the night like the lord

Chateaux & Castles Deux-Sevres

Château de Saint Loup sur Thouet

March 22, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

The site of Saint-Loup is placed at a strategic position where two rivers meet: The Thouet and Cébron. It lies

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Cycling and Walking Routes

December 30, 2019November 3, 2020 admin

The local area of Poitou-Charentes is perfect for cycling and walking. In the gite you will find maps of all

Cycling Highlights Outdoor activities & Sports Poitou-Charentes Tours & Routes

Bike Tours in the Poitou-Charentes

January 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin

Discover the beauty of the Poitou-Charentes countryside, hear the birds whistling around you while cycling and let the wind blow

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Oradour-sur-Glane

December 20, 2019January 4, 2021 admin

An example of man’s inhumanity to man. On the 10th of June 1944 the 2nd Waffen SS panzer division came

Charente-Maritime Museums

CORDERIE ROYALE

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

The Royal Ropemakers at the heart of Rochefort Arsenal produced the rope for France’s navy for two centuries. Visitors today

How French TV is going global thanks to streaming January 16, 2021
Lupin, Marseille, Call My Agent - French Netflix series are making waves abroad, so is the streaming giant making French TV go global?
EXPLAINED: What are the rules of France's new 6pm nationwide curfew? January 16, 2021
A 6pm-6am nighttime curfew will be imposed across France from Saturday evening. Here's how it works including the eight reasons that allow you to be outside your home.
Reader question: Can I get a take away during curfew in France? January 16, 2021
With restaurants, bars, cafés, cinemas and theatres all shut the choices for a Saturday night are frankly quite limited in France at present. But can you still order yourself some nice takeout food under the new 6pm curfew?
IN PICTURES: Paris gets dusting of snow as winter weather hits France January 16, 2021
Snow turned Paris into a winter wonderland on Saturday as an icy spell left parts of the centre and north of the country on alert.
COMPARE: Nine charts to show how European countries are faring in battle against Covid-19 surge January 16, 2021
These charts show how the Covid-19 second wave continues to hit countries around Europe as governments try slightly different approaches to deal with the pandemic. Here's a round up of the latest Covid- 19 rates and restrictions around Europe.
Snow forecast to hit Paris region over weekend January 15, 2021
The French state weather forecaster has issued a warning for snow and ice for the Paris region and the northern Hauts-de-France this weekend.
Eurostar in 'critical condition' after collapse in travel between UK and France January 15, 2021
Eurostar, the train operator that runs services through the Channel Tunnel, is in 'a very critical' state after a collapse in travel between Britain and the European continent, a top French rail executive warned on Friday.
Reader question: Can foreigners in France get the Covid-19 vaccine? January 15, 2021
As France rolls out its Covid-19 vaccination campaign, here's what non-French people need to know about getting the injection.
French government extends 6pm curfew to whole country as Covid cases rise January 15, 2021
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday that a 6pm to 6am nighttime curfew will be extended throughout mainland France and warned that if epidemic detioriated then a new lockdown would be imposed.
French word of the day: Cuistot January 15, 2021
If you are a food lover, or if you know someone who is, this French expression may come in handy.

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