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Charroux

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 11 Views 0 Comments Charroux, France, La Vienne, Towns-Villages

The village of Charroux has preserved a tall octagonal tower dating from the 11th century. Known as the tower of

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Farmhouses in the Charente

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 12 Views 0 Comments Charente, Countryside, Farm-houses, ferme, France, Poitou-Charentes

Like in many other French regions, Poitou Charentes’ traditional farmhouses are often made of wood and stone. Agriculture was important

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Life continues here in the Charente during the winter

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 12 Views 0 Comments Charente, France, Poitou-Charentes, Winter

But is there much to do without the hot sun of summer? Yes, in fact there are loads of things

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There’s always something to do in the Charente

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 11 Views 0 Comments Charente, France, Poitou-Charentes, Things-to-do, Things-to-see

The Charente is a true patchwork of landscapes and is split into five areas. Whether you pass through West Charente

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History of the Charente

October 16, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 11 Views 0 Comments Charente, France, History, Local

As one of the four departements of the Poitou-Charentes region the history of Charente can be traced back to the

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Interesting facts about the French Countryside

October 11, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 46 Views 0 Comments Charente, Countryside, France, Local, Poitou-Charentes

Living in the French countryside offers an affordable, healthy, and peaceful lifestyle. It’s a great experience, but can also come

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Savour autumn in the Charente

October 4, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 12 Views Autumn, Charente, France, France Cuisine, french, Local, savour

For gourmet lovers there is no better time of year to visit the Charente than autumn. The forests are full

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Autumn at Puy-Leonard High Quality Gite

October 4, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 21 Views Autumn, Champagne-Mouton, Charente, France, Gite, Gite-de-france, Gites-de-france, Poitou-Charentes, Puy-Leonard, puy-leonard-high-quality-gite

It’s the time of harvest, romantic weekends walking through falling leaves and beautiful sunsets overlooking the multicoloured flora and fauna.

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The hunting season in France: La chasse à courre

October 3, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 31 Views France, Hunting, la-chasse-a-courre, Poitou-Charentes

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

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Relevant words during autumn in France

October 1, 2020October 17, 2020 admin 12 Views France, Local, Poitou-Charentes

In this last week of August, as the summer heat begins to release its grip The leaves on the trees

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France reports new record of 41,622 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours October 22, 2020
France registered a record 41,622 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours on Thursday as the health situation continues to deteriorate with authorities extending a curfew to two-thirds of the population.
Attestation: This is the form you need to be out at night in France's curfew zones October 22, 2020
If you live in one of France's curfew zones, any trips out after 9pm will now require a good reason and a new permission form.
MAP: These are the areas of France under curfew October 22, 2020
France's Prime Minister announced on Thursday that a nighttime curfew would be extended to cover roughly half the country.
What are the rules of France's new nighttime curfew? October 22, 2020
As the health situation deteriorates in France, curfews have been extended to roughly half the country. Here's what the measures involve.
France extends curfew to cover half the country as Covid-19 situation worsens October 22, 2020
France has extended its nighttime curfew to 54 départements - roughly half of the country - as the Prime Minister says the health situation 'continues to deteriorate'.
Two charged in Paris after Muslim women stabbed and racially abused near Eiffel Tower October 22, 2020
Two women accused of stabbing two other women wearing Muslim headscarves near the Eiffel Tower in Paris and trying to rip off their headscarves have been charged with assault and racist slurs, legal sources told AFP on Thursday.
Defeat on protecting family rights of Britons returning from the EU October 22, 2020
A proposal to protect the family rights of British people in Europe returning to the UK has been voted down in the UK parliament.
French word of the day: Cadeau empoisonné October 22, 2020
This is something we have all done, so it is time to learn the French version.
Paris to plant 170,000 new trees and turn key spots into urban forests October 22, 2020
Local authorities in the Paris say they will plant 170,000 new trees in the city and expand its parks and gardens by 30 hectares, in bid to fight climate change and improve quality of life in the capital.
OPINION: How publishing Prophet Mohammed cartoons become a quasi-religious act in France October 22, 2020
A total of 13 people have now died in terror attacks in France linked to cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. John Lichfield examines how we got here and where we go now.
MAP: Where in France is Covid-19 spreading the fastest? October 22, 2020
For the first time, France's public health agency on Wednesday published a map detailing local levels of Covid-19 spread.
'France will not give up religious cartoons' declared Macron in homage to murdered teacher October 22, 2020
France will not give up cartoons, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday evening in a ceremony dedicated to the memory of teacher Samuel Paty, beheaded for showing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed to pupils in a lesson on free speech.
ANALYSIS: Why does France’s interior minister think supermarket ethnic food isles are a threat to the nation? October 21, 2020
In an unusual move, France's Interior Minister went on TV on Tuesday evening to decry the 'ethnic foods' of supermarkets. Ingri Bergo examines the roots of this declaration.
France to impose more curfews and place areas into maximum Covid-19 alert October 21, 2020
France will place two more areas on the maximum health alert level as coronavirus infections continue to , the government's spokesman said on Wednesday.
Storm Barbara leaves 76,000 homes in southern France without power October 21, 2020
Around 76,000 households in southern France were left without power after Storm Barbara hit, bringing 200km/h winds.
Seven British people held in Paris after attempted hit-and-run on gendarme October 21, 2020
Seven British people are in custody in Paris after allegedly attempting to hit a police officer with a car.
Is this the last time France will switch to winter time? October 21, 2020
The clocks go back in France this weekend - possibly for the last time.
QUIZ: How well do you know traditional French winter foods? October 21, 2020
As the nights draw in some of France's best hearty winter dishes come to the fore, as well as seasonal cakes and special food festivals.
French pharmacies run out of flu vaccines as demand soars October 21, 2020
The annual flu vaccination campaign in France was only launched last week, yet already pharmacies across the country have sold out of doses.
French word of the day: Fiché S October 20, 2020
A piece of police jargon that has made its way into everyday conversation.