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Golf

March 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 67 Views France, Golf, Outdoor Activities & Sports

Golf enthusiasts can head to various golf courses in the region. The Poitou-Charentes is a region of peace and beauty!

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Puy-Leonard Boucles Cyclables Routes
Charente Cycling Outdoor activities & Sports Tours & Routes 

Charente Boucles Cyclables

February 21, 2020February 24, 2020 admin 110 Views Bike, Charente, Cycling, Tours

The Charente department has embarked on a vast “Charente Vélo” plan throughout the territory. Ultimately, 37 local loops will join

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Puy-Leonard Rochefort-Ocean-Fort-Boyard-Croisiere-Bateau
Charente-Maritime Outdoor activities & Sports 

Island hopping to Fort Boyard

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 51 Views Charente-Maritime, fort-boyard, France, Ile d'Oléron, Ile-de-Re

Island hopping The larger islands of Charente-Maritime – Île d’Oléron and Île de Ré – offer lots of recreational activities

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Puy-Leonard Marais-Poitevin
Deux-Sevres Nature & Parks Outdoor activities & Sports 

Marais Poitevin

January 23, 2020March 22, 2020 admin 96 Views Deux-Sevres, France, Marais Poitevin, Nature-Parks, Outdoor Activities & Sports

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

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Puy-Leonard Cycling-Tours
Cycling Highlights Outdoor activities & Sports Poitou-Charentes Tours & Routes 

Bike Tours in the Poitou-Charentes

January 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin 312 Views Bike, Cycling, Poitou-Charentes, Rent-a-Bike, Tours

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

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Cycling Outdoor activities & Sports Poitou-Charentes Tours & Routes 

Rent a Bike in Poitou-Charentes

January 21, 2020January 31, 2020 admin 125 Views Cycling, Poitou-Charentes, Rent-a-Bike, Tours

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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Puy-Leonard Cycling Walking Routes
Highlights Outdoor activities & Sports Poitou-Charentes Top Attractions Tours & Routes 

Cycling and Walking Routes

December 30, 2019November 3, 2020 admin 115 Views Cycling, Outdoor Activities & Sports, Poitou-Charentes, Routes, Walking

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

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Puy-Leonard Lakes of the High Charente
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Lakes of the High Charente

December 24, 2015January 31, 2020 admin 97 Views Chabanais, Charente, France, Lac-de-Lavaud, Lac-du-Mas-Chaban, Lakes-High-Charente, Nature-Parks, Outdoor Activities & Sports

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

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Puy-Leonard La Vienne Markets
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La Vienne local markets

December 29, 2019October 17, 2020 admin

An overview of the weekly La Vienne local markets: Monday Chaunay: centre ville – general market Tuesday Civray: in the

Puy-Leonard Sanxay-Theatre-Galloromain
Charente Local History Sights & Landmarks 

Sanxay

January 30, 2020October 17, 2020 admin
Puy-Leonard French Fabulous Foods Fall Magret-de-Canard
Local French Cuisine 

French Fabulous Foods for Autumn

January 20, 2020October 17, 2020 admin
Puy-Leonard Jonzac
Charente-Maritime Towns & Villages 

Jonzac

February 24, 2020October 17, 2020 admin
Puy-Leonard Marennes
Charente-Maritime Towns & Villages 

Marennes

February 24, 2020October 17, 2020 admin

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