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La Mothe-Saint-Héray

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Discover the mills, bridges and laundry sites that are proof of the ubiquity of water. During your visit you can

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

Airvault

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ocated on the River Thouet. Located on the River Thouet, inhabitants of Airvault are the Airvaudais and the Airvaudaises. A Romanesque bridge over the Thouet

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

Parthenay

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Inexplicably overlooked by most tourists to the region, the fortified town of Parthenay has an immaculately preserved medieval centre. The

ÉGLISE SAINT-HILAIRE DE MELLE

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Named after the first Bishop of Poitiers, this Romanesque church on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route is a Monument Historique that

Marais Poitevin

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

Melle

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Between Poitiers and La Rochelle, the Melle is a characteristic medieval hilltop village on the “Way of Saint James” pilgrimage

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

Niort

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The Marais Poitevin’s most urban town, Niort is perched on two hilltops along the Sèvre Niortaise river. Henry II (King

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Reader question: Will I need to do a French 'integration' class to renew my carte de séjour? April 19, 2024
France's new immigration law contains extra provisions for 'integration' - including promising to adhere to French values and attending classes on French history and culture. Here's what they mean for foreigners in France.
French police detain man after alert from Iran consulate in Paris April 19, 2024
French authorities on Friday detained a man after receiving an alert from the Iranian consulate in Paris that someone had entered carrying an explosive, the capital's police authority said.
New immigration law: Who has to take 'integration courses' in France? April 19, 2024
France's new immigration law - finally passed in January 2024 - includes extra requirements for some foreigners in France to pass a language test, attend classes on French history and culture and sign a contract promising to adhere to 'republican values'.
French Expression of the Day: T’as dead ça April 19, 2024
This French expression does not actually have to do with death or the afterlife.
URSSAF: What is it, how it works, and how it affects you April 19, 2024
if you are working as a freelancer, contractor or have set up a business in France you will need to become familiar with the social security collections agency Urssaf. Here's what it is and how it works.
Vocab guide for the French property tax declaration April 19, 2024
With the deadline to have completed the property tax declaration approaching, here's a look at all the vocabulary you will need to fill out the form.
La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home April 19, 2024
From second-hand markets to the best places to live in France and the books to prepare you for life here, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like a French person.
French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2024 April 18, 2024
Lost in Frenchlation – the cinema club that screens French films with English subtitles – has seven screenings in store for May 2024.
How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work? April 18, 2024
The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal.
Two girls wounded in knife attack outside French school April 18, 2024
An assailant on Thursday wounded two girls aged 6 and 11 in a knife attack close to their school in the east of France and was later arrested, officials said.
France seizes €4.5m coastal villa linked to Vladimir Putin April 18, 2024
The Kremlin on Thursday reacted furiously to the seizure in France of a luxurious seaside villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife.
French PM announces 'crackdown' on teen school violence April 18, 2024
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday announced measures to crack down on teenage violence in and around schools, as the government seeks to reclaim ground on security from the far-right two months ahead of European elections.
What you need to know about France's 2024 property tax declaration April 18, 2024
If you own property in France, you may need to complete a property tax declaration - here's who needs to do it, how to complete the forms and the 2024 deadlines.
Paris takes down ads for 'transphobic' book April 18, 2024
Posters promoting a book described as "transphobic" have been taken down in Paris after a top city official said the work amounted to hate speech.
French Expression of the Day: T’as la ref? April 18, 2024
This French expression might come up a few times as you try to fill in the holes about French culture and history.
French property declaration form available in paper version this year April 18, 2024
If you own property in France, then you are required to fill out the one-off property declaration form. This year, there is a paper version available.
Nurse defrauds French state of €1.5 mn April 17, 2024
A French court on Wednesday condemned a nurse to two years under house arrest for stealing more than €1.5 million from the national health insurance through claims for bogus appointments.
Designer of France's high-speed TGV train dies April 17, 2024
Jacques Cooper, designer of France's first ultra-fast TGV train that shattered world speed records when it came into service in 1981, has died aged 93, his former employer Alstom said on Wednesday.
Paris creates transport pass for Olympic visitors April 17, 2024
The Paris public transport operator has put on sale a special transport pass that will allow unlimited travel to all Olympic and Paralympic venues during the Games period.
Did Austria really invent France's iconic croissant? April 17, 2024
It's often said that Austria in fact invented the croissant - and some even claim that Marie Antoinette brought it to France - but the real story is a little more complicated than that.