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Puy-Leonard Roses June

6: What to do in the garden in June

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Interesting facts about the French Countryside

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Puy-Leonard Orchard

Puy-Leonard’s Fruit Orchard

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Summer Bouillabaisse

French Fabulous Foods for Summer

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Puy-Leonard Farm House Charente

Farmhouses in the Charente

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Puy-Leonard Lavender Field

7: What to do in the garden in July

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Puy-Leonard Gardening Tools

Your monthly gardening checklist

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The History of the Croissant

The History of the Croissant

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The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

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Puy-Leonard Tourteau-fromager-du-Poitou

Tourteau Fromagé

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Puy-Leonard Gardening

Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

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Puy-Leonard Sunflowers August

8: What to do in the garden in August

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Puy-Leonard Boeuf-Bourguignon

The History of Beef Bourguignon

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Puy-Leonard Aster September

9: What to do in the garden in September

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Spring Chocolate-Crepe

French Fabulous Foods for Spring

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Puy-Leonard Cognac Pineau Tasting

Cognac and Pineau Tasting

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Puy-Leonard Legends-History-Traditions Poitou-Charentes

Legends, History and Traditions in the Poitou-Charentes

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Puy-Leonard Mornac sur Seudre

Mornac-sur-Seudre

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In a peaceful, sheltered marshland environment, Mornac-sur-Seudre is an old fishing village interwoven with canals. Today, the local industry is

Puy-Leonard La Rouchefoucauld Town

La Rochefoucauld

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The gateway to Périgord La Rochefoucauld boasts a majestic château overlooking the Tardoire. Home to the La Rochefoucauld family for

Puy-Leonard Ile-de-Re

Île de Ré

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Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

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Cognac

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Melle

Puy-Leonard Marennes

Marennes

Puy-Leonard Angouleme

Angoulême

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Royan

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Puy-Leonard Saisons en France

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

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Puy-Leonard Weather-Climate-Charente

Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Local French CuisineView All

Puy-Leonard Marche Moules Bouchot

Charentais Specialities

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Puy-Leonard Tourteau-fromager-du-Poitou

Tourteau Fromagé

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Puy-Leonard French Fries

Facts about French Food an Cooking

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Puy-Leonard Goat Cheese Chabichou

Goat Cheese and Chabichou

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Puy-Leonard Boeuf-Bourguignon

The History of Beef Bourguignon

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Puy-Leonard French Food Secrets

How to stay slim, the French way

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Puy-Leonard History French Cuisine

A History of French Cuisine

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Winter Fondue-Savoyarde

French Fabulous Foods for Winter

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Puy-Leonard Choucroute-Garni

Regional Specialities of France

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Puy-Leonard Where to eat in the Charente

Where to eat in the Charente

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Puy-Leonard Macaron Multicolor

The History of The Famous French Macarons

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Spring Chocolate-Crepe

French Fabulous Foods for Spring

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Fall Magret-de-Canard

French Fabulous Foods for Autumn

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Summer Bouillabaisse

French Fabulous Foods for Summer

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Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Food Questions

Questions on French Cuisine

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Chateaux & CastlesView All

Puy-Leonard Chateau de Javarzay

Château de Javarzay

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The Javarzay castle was reconstructed in 1514 by François de Rochechouart, governor of Genoa. All that is left of what was

Château de Saint Loup sur Thouet

Château de Saint Loup sur Thouet

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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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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Puy-Leonard Weather-Climate-Charente

Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

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Puy-Leonard Saisons en France

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

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CyclingView All

Puy-Leonard Rent-a-Bike

Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes

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Need to Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes for Ile de Re, Cognac or the Atlantic Coast? Then check out our

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Puy-Leonard Walking & Hiking

Delightful Walking & Hiking in the Poitou-Charentes

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Discover the beauty of the Poitou-Charente countryside Enjoy walking, hiking or birding, at a leisurely pace due to the burgeoning

DistilleriesView All

Puy-Leonard Cognac Maisons

Visit the great Cognac Maisons

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Explore life at prestigious brands that have made the town of Cognac famous across the globe. These Grandes Maisons , as they’re

Puy-Leonard Cognac Area Map

Cognac Producing Areas

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Puy-Leonard Lakes of the High Charente

Lakes of the High Charente

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Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion to the Lake District of the Haute-Charente (Upper Charente district), a popular destination among

Golf

Golf

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Golf enthusiasts can head to various golf courses in the region. The Poitou-Charentes is a region of peace and beauty!

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History of the Charente

History of the Charente

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As one of the four departements of the Poitou-Charentes region the history of Charente can be traced back to the

Discover the History of the French Republic

Discover the History of the French Republic

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Puy-Leonard Farm House Charente

Farmhouses in the Charente

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Like in many other French regions, Poitou Charentes’ traditional farmhouses are made of wood and stone. Agriculture was important in

Puy-Leonard French Countryside

Interesting facts about the French Countryside

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Winter at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

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France Public Holidays

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Puy-Leonard The Charente Cognac at Night

The Charente

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    The Richard the Lionheart Route

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    Château La Rochefoucauld

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    Lakes of the High Charente

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    Cycling and Walking Routes

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    Futuroscope

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Oradour-sur-Glane

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

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    Your monthly gardening checklist

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    2: What to do in the Garden in February

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    3: What to do in the garden in March

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    4: What to do in the Garden in April

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    5: What to do in the garden in May

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    6: What to do in the garden in June

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    7: What to do in the garden in July

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    8: What to do in the garden in August

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    9: What to do in the garden in September

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    10: What to do in the garden in October

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    11: What to do in the garden in November

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    12: What to do in the garden in December

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BAPTISTÈRE SAINT-JEAN

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Puy-Leonard Melle-Church

ÉGLISE SAINT-HILAIRE DE MELLE

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Puy-Leonard Notre-Dame-Poitiers

ÉGLISE NOTRE-DAME LA GRANDE

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ABBAYE DE SAINT-SAVIN

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Local Markets in the Poitou-Charentes

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Discover the local markets in the Poitou-Charentes and find out where and when you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing

Puy-Leonard Charente Market

Charente local markets

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La Vienne local markets

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Deux-Sevres local markets

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Puy-Leonard Charente-Maritime markets

Charente-Maritime local markets

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Puy-Leonard Poitou-Charentes Antiques Brocantes

French Antiques & Brocantes markets

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France is renowned for antiques and brocantes markets, where you can rummage through an eclectic mix of anything from local

Puy-Leonard Deux-Sevres Antiques Brocantes

Deux-Sevres Antiques & Brocantes

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Puy-Leonard Charente-Maritime Antiques Brocantes

Charente-Maritime Antiques & Brocantes

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Charente Antiques & Brocantes

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La Vienne Antiques & Brocantes

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Marais Poitevin

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Les Jardins du Chaigne

Les Jardins du Chaigne

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Île de Ré

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Lakes of the High Charente

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Les Carrières de Touvérac

Les Carrières de Touvérac

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Ile d’Oléron

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Vallée des Singes

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Puy-Leonard La Vienne Markets

La Vienne local markets

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An overview of the weekly La Vienne local markets: Monday Chaunay: centre ville – general market Tuesday Civray: in the

Puy-Leonard Cognac Maisons

Cognac History

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La Rochelle

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Deux-Sevres Antiques & Brocantes

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Cognac

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