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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

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

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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

Seasons in the Poitou-Charentes

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Weather and Climate in the Poitou-Charentes

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Bike Tours in the Poitou-Charentes

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

Cycling and Walking Routes

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

The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

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

Farmhouses in the Charente

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Winter at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

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French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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France Public Holidays

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Facts about French Food an Cooking

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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

Charente local markets

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La Vienne local markets

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Deux-Sevres local markets

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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

Deux-Sevres Antiques & Brocantes

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Charente-Maritime Antiques & Brocantes

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Charente Antiques & Brocantes

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La Vienne Antiques & Brocantes

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Jail threat for 'influencers' under tough new French law June 1, 2023
Influencers in France face the threat of prison sentences or major fines under new legislation adopted by parliament on Thursday that is aimed at cracking down on undeclared advertising and fraud.
Flights cancelled in France's latest pension strike June 1, 2023
The next day of strikes and demos by opponents of pension reform will see flight cancellations at France's main airports, the French civil aviation authority has announced.
Why France's Champagne lawyers are feared across the world June 1, 2023
Ordering the destruction of 2,000 cans of American beer is just the latest example of the work of the feared French Champagne industry lawyers - who take the protection of France's most famous sparking wine extremely seriously.
French supermarket CEO detained in stock manipulation probe June 1, 2023
The head of a top French supermarket chain was taken into custody for questioning on Thursday in an inquiry over stock price manipulation, insider trading and corruption suspicions, a source close to the case said.
'Medical tourism' - why France wants to crack down on foreigners using the carte vitale June 1, 2023
France's social security minister has announced a raft of new measures aimed at cracking down on benefit fraud, including people using the French health system when they are not entitled to.
27 festivals and events to enjoy this summer in France June 1, 2023
France really comes alive in the summer, with events and festivals great and small taking place the length and breadth of the country - here's our pick for the summer of 2023.
Midnight Thursday deadline for French tax declarations June 1, 2023
Thursday marks the latest tax deadline in France - with around one third of the country required to file their annual income tax declaration by midnight at the latest.
French word of the day: Complotisme June 1, 2023
It's not a new phenomenon, but it's on the rise in France (and elsewhere).
Graphology: Why France holds to analysing handwriting June 1, 2023
Caroline de la Tournelle says her ability to decipher handwriting has influenced whether hundreds of people got jobs, helped police track death threats and even saved a child that was being abused.
What changes about life in France in June 2023 June 1, 2023
Summer festivals, the French Open and Pride Month plus a change in gas policy, tax deadlines, and celebrating your neighbours - here's what is happening in France in June.
Macron urges 'tangible' NATO security guarantees for Kyiv June 1, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called on the West to offer Ukraine "tangible and credible" security guarantees as it battles Russia's invasion.
French energy giant TotalEnergies faces demand to suspend future fossil fuel projects June 1, 2023
A coalition of NGOs, joined by the city halls of New York and Paris, on Wednesday presented a demand at a court in the French capital that energy giant TotalEnergies should be ordered to suspend all new hydrocarbon projects worldwide.
Teenage footballer dies after brawl with French players in Germany June 1, 2023
A 15-year-old footballer from Berlin died on Wednesday after he was seriously injured in a fight with players from a French team at an international youth tournament, police said.
PODCAST: The rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish ties have strengthened since Brexit June 1, 2023
The Talking France podcast is back with an episode that moves from the rise of the French far-right to 'Champagne wars' between France and the US, train tickets to Ireland, ID for foreigners and why there are so many second homes in France.
MAPS: Where in France has the largest number of second-homes May 31, 2023
France is a country of second homes - almost 1 in 10 properties is a holiday home, with buyers - both French and foreign - living their dream of a home by the sea or in the mountains. Here are some of the most popular areas.
Property tax surcharge: Where in France second-home owners are liable for extra taxes May 31, 2023
Local authorities in certain parts of France are entitled to place an extra property tax on second homes - here's how the system works and how to find out if your area is introducing such a rule.
Fête des Voisins: All you need to know about 'neighbours day' in France May 31, 2023
How the discovery of a woman's dead body brought neighbours in France closer together - at least for one day each year.
World No Tobacco Day: Is France really a smokers' paradise? May 31, 2023
Stereotyped as the 'chimney of Europe' - is France still a smokers' paradise? On World No Tobacco Day, we take a look at the stats on lighting up.
The champion of Europe: Why France has so many private swimming pools May 31, 2023
France is home to millions of private swimming pools, with the highest rate of pool ownership in the world. Here is why they are so popular among the French.
Mythbuster: Can you really 'cheat' the Schengen 90-day rule? May 31, 2023
It's human nature to look for a loophole, shortcut or workaround to the rules, but most of the advertised 'dodges' to the EU's 90-day rule are nothing of the sort.