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Talmont-sur-Gironde

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

Charente Towns & Villages

Confolens

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Confolens stands right on the river Vienne and has a 13th century granite bridge. There are two churches worth a

Charente Chateaux & Castles

Château de Saveilles

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On the borders of the Charente, Charente-Maritime and Deux-Sèvres, halfway between Niort and Angoulême, on the territory of the town of Paizay-Naudouin, next

Charente Chateaux & Castles

Château de Bouteville

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Bouteville Castle was one of the most important strongholds of Charente in the Middle Ages and one of its most

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Cognac History

February 20, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

Geography, climate change, and a few dinosaurs The table below shows the approximate sizes and differences in soil type of

Charente Distilleries

Cognac Aroma

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Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes

January 21, 2020January 31, 2020 admin

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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Lakes of the High Charente

December 24, 2015January 31, 2020 admin

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

The French greetings and farewells that foreigners commonly get wrong April 17, 2021
You might think saying hello and goodbye is pretty basic French, but there are lots of social nuances to greeting people and bidding them farewell that newcomers often get wrong, as French language expert Camille Chevalier-Karfis explains.
Has France’s third Covid wave reached its peak? April 17, 2021
While French President Emmanuel Macron prepares the timetable for reopening shops, bars and cinemas in France, hospitals struggle to cope with a pressure unseen since the first wave of the virus last spring. But is the worst over?
Schools, shops, bars, cinemas: What will France's timetable be for reopening in May? April 16, 2021
President Emmanuel Macron summoned government ministers and local mayors in a series of meetings on Thursday in order to thrash out a plan for reopening shops, bars and cinemas this spring. Here's what we know so far.
Everything you need to know on travel rules between France and the UK April 16, 2021
France has announced the relaxation of travel rules for 7 non-EU destinations, including the UK, but there are still lockdown restrictions in the country. Here is the latest on travel rules and regulations for both France and the UK.
Bottoms up! Five things to know about proposing a toast in France April 16, 2021
Proposing the good health of your friends, family or colleagues is a serious business in France, so here's how to do it correctly.
From arguing to dunking: The French habits that foreigners just don't get April 16, 2021
Do the French have certain habits you just can't work out? Here, UK-based French journalist Chloé Farand lists a number of her typical Gallic traits or customs that leave her Anglo friends bemused or - if bread, jam and coffee are involved - disgusted.
France says 'highly probable' EU won't renew AstraZeneca orders April 16, 2021
The European Union is very unlikely to renew its Covid-19 vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a French minister said on Friday.
French expression of the day: Cul sec April 16, 2021
If someone shouts this at you they are not talking about your bottom.
France sets age of sexual consent at 15 in 'historic step' April 16, 2021
France's parliament adopted legislation on Thursday setting the minimum age of sexual consent at 15.
EXPLAINED: Do you have to pay duty if you bring furniture from the UK to France? April 16, 2021
Brexit has ushered in a host of extra rules and restrictions on imports to France from the UK, but what is the rule for people bringing household items - either if you're moving to France or just want to bring a few items to your second home in France?
'We won't forget a single name': France passes landmark of 100,000 Covid deaths April 16, 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron said the country would focus "all of its on getting out of this ordeal" after France passed the grim milestone of 100,000 Covid-19 deaths on Thursday.
France's schools will reopen as planned after Easter break April 16, 2021
France's schools will reopen as planned after the rescheduled Easter break, the government spokesman has confirmed.
COMPARE: The different strategies used in Europe to vaccinate against Covid-19 April 15, 2021
There are big differences in the strategies and organisation used by countries around Europe to vaccinate their populations against Covid-19. Here's a run down that allows you to compare the vaccination policies in place in several European countries.
French word of the day: Tollé April 15, 2021
This little word can have a big impact in France.
Paris' fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral 'on course to reopen in 2024' April 15, 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday praised efforts made to rebuild the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, saying continued mobilisation was needed to meet the government's target of restoring the landmark within three years.
Paris to phase out 'carnet' Metro tickets in 2022 April 15, 2021
Buying a 'carnet' of paper Metro tickets - a rite of passage for many users of the capital's public transport system - will come to an end in 2022 as the city moves to going paperless.
French magazine faces racism trial after depicting MP as slave April 15, 2021
A French right-wing magazine will go on trial in June on racism charges after publishing images depicting a black woman MP as a slave last year, prosecutors said Wednesday.
'Third of French wine production lost' due to cold snap April 15, 2021
At least a third of French wine production this year, representing almost €2 billion in sales, will be lost due to a bout of unusually cold early spring weather, a federation said Wednesday.
France to offer free therapy for children affected by Covid April 15, 2021
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France would offer free therapy sessions with a psychologist for children and adolescents whose mental health has been hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic.
France to bring in new environmental rules on log burners and open fires April 14, 2021
Snuggling up in front of the fire or log burner with a glass of wine is one of the highlights of countryside living for many, but a proposed new environmental law aim to change their use in France. Here's what is happening.

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