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Puy-Leonard French Countryside

Interesting facts about the French Countryside

8 min read
Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Boeuf-Bourguignon

The History of Beef Bourguignon

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Sunflowers August

8: What to do in the garden in August

2 min read
Puy-Leonard Gardening Tools

Your monthly gardening checklist

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Tourteau-fromager-du-Poitou

Tourteau Fromagé

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Aster September

9: What to do in the garden in September

1 min read
The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

4 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Summer Bouillabaisse

French Fabulous Foods for Summer

5 min read
Puy-Leonard Farm House Charente

Farmhouses in the Charente

0 min read
The History of the Croissant

The History of the Croissant

4 min read
Puy-Leonard Orchard

Puy-Leonard’s Fruit Orchard

2 min read
Puy-Leonard Lavender Field

7: What to do in the garden in July

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Gardening

Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Roses June

6: What to do in the garden in June

2 min read
Puy-Leonard Aster September

9: What to do in the garden in September

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Gardening Tools

Your monthly gardening checklist

1 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Spring Chocolate-Crepe

French Fabulous Foods for Spring

12 min read
Puy-Leonard History French Cuisine

A History of French Cuisine

8 min read

Towns & VillagesView All

Puy-Leonard Coulon

Coulon

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At the heart of the Marais Poitevin, also known as the Venise Verte (“Green Venice”), Coulon is an atmospheric village

Puy-Leonard Royan Beach

Royan

3 min read

Seaside resort and swimming in the sea From the ornate belle-époque residences and 1950s villas to the vibrant decorative panels

Puy-Leonard Melle

Melle

Puy-Leonard Mornac sur Seudre

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Airvault

Airvault

Brouage

Brouage

Puy-Leonard Poitou-Charentes-Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Puy-Leonard Niort

Niort

Puy-Leonard Saint Jean d'Angely

Saint-Jean-d’Angély

Weather & ClimateView All

Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Saisons en France

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Weather-Climate-Charente

Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

1 min read

Local French CuisineView All

Puy-Leonard Boeuf-Bourguignon

The History of Beef Bourguignon

3 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Fall Magret-de-Canard

French Fabulous Foods for Autumn

6 min read
Puy-Leonard History French Cuisine

A History of French Cuisine

8 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Summer Bouillabaisse

French Fabulous Foods for Summer

5 min read
Puy-Leonard Marche Moules Bouchot

Charentais Specialities

10 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Spring Chocolate-Crepe

French Fabulous Foods for Spring

12 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fries

Facts about French Food an Cooking

6 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Winter Fondue-Savoyarde

French Fabulous Foods for Winter

6 min read
Puy-Leonard Goat Cheese Chabichou

Goat Cheese and Chabichou

1 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Food Questions

Questions on French Cuisine

9 min read
Puy-Leonard Where to eat in the Charente

Where to eat in the Charente

2 min read
Puy-Leonard Tourteau-fromager-du-Poitou

Tourteau Fromagé

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Macaron Multicolor

The History of The Famous French Macarons

5 min read
Puy-Leonard Choucroute-Garni

Regional Specialities of France

1 min read
Puy-Leonard French Food Secrets

How to stay slim, the French way

6 min read

Chateaux & CastlesView All

Puy-Leonard Chateau-Oiron

Château d’Oiron

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This majestic Renaissance château was once the residence of Claude Gouffier, who was the model for the Marquis de Carabas

Puy-Leonard Chateau-de-Touffou

Château de Touffou

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Proudly overlooking the Vienne Valley, Touffou is a strange yet noble, and enchanting site.The chateau was mentioned as early as

Weather & ClimateView All

Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

3 min read

JANUARY Apple   Plant trees   Apple   Prune trees   Blackcurrants   Prune   Gooseberries   Prune   Pear   Plant trees   Pear 

Puy-Leonard Saisons en France

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Weather-Climate-Charente

Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

1 min read

CyclingView All

Puy-Leonard Cycling-Tours

Bike Tours in the Poitou-Charentes

2 min read

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

Walking & HikingView All

Puy-Leonard Walking & Hiking

Delightful Walking & Hiking in the Poitou-Charentes

11 min read

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 Area Map

Cognac Producing Areas

5 min read

The Cognac region consists of six vineyard growth areas. Let’s take a look at each area and terroir in more

Puy-Leonard What is Cognac

What is Cognac

2 min read

Outdoor & SportsView All

Puy-Leonard Cycling-Tours

Bike Tours in the Poitou-Charentes

2 min read

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

Puy-Leonard Cycling Walking Routes

Cycling and Walking Routes

0 min read

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

Local HistoryView All

Puy-Leonard Macaron Multicolor

The History of The Famous French Macarons

5 min read

Macarons of today can be best thought of as little sweet sandwiches made of meringue, almond flour and buttercream filling. 

Puy-Leonard Legends-History-Traditions Poitou-Charentes

Legends, History and Traditions in the Poitou-Charentes

9 min read

Local InformationView All

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

4 min read

When the hunt reopens in France at the end of September, it will be a public holiday for many French

Puy-Leonard Farm House Charente

Farmhouses in the Charente

0 min read
uy-Leonard Winter at Puy-Leonard

Winter at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Holidays in the Charente

France Public Holidays

1 min read
Puy-Leonard French Fries

Facts about French Food an Cooking

6 min read

Top 10 AttractionsView All

  • Verteuil-sur-Charente

    Verteuil-sur-Charente

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  • Puy-Leonard Chateau-La-Rouchefoucauld

    Château La Rochefoucauld

    0 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Oradour-sur-Glane

    Oradour-sur-Glane

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  • Puy-Leonard Futuroscope

    Futuroscope

    0 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Lakes of the High Charente

    Lakes of the High Charente

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Richard the Lionheart Route

    The Richard the Lionheart Route

    4 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Cycling Walking Routes

    Cycling and Walking Routes

    0 min read

MuseumsView All

Puy-Leonard Rochefort-Ocean-Arsenal-jardins-Corderie-Royale

CORDERIE ROYALE

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

GardeningView All

  • Puy-Leonard Gardening Tools

    Your monthly gardening checklist

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Gardening

    Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

    French Gardening and Planting Calendar

    3 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Winter Flower January

    1: What to do in the Garden in January

    3 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Gallants February

    2: What to do in the Garden in February

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Crocus March

    3: What to do in the garden in March

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Tulips May

    4: What to do in the Garden in April

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Garden May

    5: What to do in the garden in May

    3 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Roses June

    6: What to do in the garden in June

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Lavender Field

    7: What to do in the garden in July

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Sunflowers August

    8: What to do in the garden in August

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Aster September

    9: What to do in the garden in September

    1 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Pumpkins October

    10: What to do in the garden in October

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Chestnut November

    11: What to do in the garden in November

    2 min read
  • Puy-Leonard Holly December

    12: What to do in the garden in December

    2 min read

Churches & CathedralsView All

Puy-Leonard Notre-Dame-Poitiers

ÉGLISE NOTRE-DAME LA GRANDE

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Puy-Leonard Abbaye Saint-Savin

ABBAYE DE SAINT-SAVIN

0 min read
Puy-Leonard Baptistère-Saint-Jean-

BAPTISTÈRE SAINT-JEAN

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Puy-Leonard Melle-Church

ÉGLISE SAINT-HILAIRE DE MELLE

0 min read

MarketsView All

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Local Markets in the Poitou-Charentes

0 min read

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

1 min read
Puy-Leonard La Vienne Markets

La Vienne local markets

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Deux-Sevres Markets

Deux-Sevres local markets

0 min read
Puy-Leonard Charente-Maritime markets

Charente-Maritime local markets

1 min read

Antiques & BrocantesView All

Puy-Leonard Poitou-Charentes Antiques Brocantes

French Antiques & Brocantes markets

0 min read

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

0 min read
Puy-Leonard Charente-Maritime Antiques Brocantes

Charente-Maritime Antiques & Brocantes

0 min read
Puy-Leonard Charente Antiques Brocantes

Charente Antiques & Brocantes

0 min read
Puy-Leonard La Vienne Antiques Brocantes

La Vienne Antiques & Brocantes

0 min read

Nature & ParksView All

Puy-Leonard Marais-Poitevin

Marais Poitevin

2 min read
Les Carrières de Touvérac

Les Carrières de Touvérac

1 min read
Les Jardins du Chaigne

Les Jardins du Chaigne

3 min read
Puy-Leonard Vallee des Singes

Vallée des Singes

0 min read
Puy-Leonard Ile-de-Re

Île de Ré

2 min read
Puy-Leonard-Ile-d-oleron

Ile d’Oléron

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Lakes of the High Charente

Lakes of the High Charente

1 min read

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Highlights

Puy-Leonard Marais-Poitevin

Marais Poitevin

2 min read

Classified as a Grand Site de France, the ‘Green Venice’ is a large area of marshland that is a haven

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

4 min read
Puy-Leonard Poitiers

Poitiers

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Goat Cheese Chabichou

Goat Cheese and Chabichou

1 min read
Puy-Leonard Oradour-sur-Glane

Oradour-sur-Glane

0 min read

Puy-Leonard Weather Forecast

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French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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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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Holidays in the Poitou-Charentes

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Verteuil-sur-Charente

Verteuil-sur-Charente

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Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

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A History of French Cuisine

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Discover the History of the French Republic

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Your monthly gardening checklist

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Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

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French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Puy-Leonard Birds Winter

Feeding Birds in your French Garden during Winter

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Tourteau Fromagé

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