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Discover the History of the French Republic

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The first people to conquer France: the Gauls, with the Ligurians and the Iberians. France was once called Gaul. In the 1st century BC

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Puy-Leonard Gardening

Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

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For those of you in the Charente who want to absolutely maximize your vegetable productivity, it’s important to follow a

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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

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Puy-Leonard Birds Winter

Feeding Birds in your French Garden during Winter

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The French countryside, towns and villages may seem full of enough food sources to satisfy most garden birds.  There is

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Puy-Leonard Macaron Multicolor

The History of The Famous French Macarons

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

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Puy-Leonard Boeuf-Bourguignon

The History of Beef Bourguignon

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Hearty and delectable, boeuf bourguignon is famous not only across France but all over the world. It is a dish

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Puy-Leonard French Food Secrets

How to stay slim, the French way

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10 secrets of slenderness, known only to French Ladies Tourists often wonder how French women manage to stay slim and

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Puy-Leonard French Fries

Facts about French Food an Cooking

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French Fries May Not Actually Have Been Invented in France In the United States, everybody says “French fries”. This is

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The History of the Croissant

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The croissant is the ultimate indulgence. Handmade, with pure butter and a feast for the eyes, the croissant is part

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Puy-Leonard History French Cuisine

A History of French Cuisine

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French food and cooking are generally considered the backbone and underpinning of many cuisines across the Western world. The influence

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Puy-Leonard Aulnay

Aulnay

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About 40 kilometers from Cognac, the village of Aulnay has a charming Old World atmosphere. Like Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, the town was

Puy-Leonard Sanxay-Theatre-Galloromain

Sanxay

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Puy-Leonard French Fries

Facts about French Food an Cooking

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Château de Bouteville

Château de Bouteville

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Puy-Leonard Cognac Maisons

Visit the great Cognac Maisons

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    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
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  • PODCAST: The rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish ties have strengthened since Brexit June 1, 2023
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French Gardening and Planting Calendar

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Holidays in the Poitou-Charentes

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Legends, History and Traditions in the Poitou-Charentes

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A History of French Cuisine

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Discover the History of the French Republic

Discover the History of the French Republic

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Puy-Leonard Gardening Tools

Your monthly gardening checklist

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Puy-Leonard Gardening

Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente

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Puy-Leonard Fruit Legumes

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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1: What to do in the Garden in January

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