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The stone abbey towers in st jean d'angely
by Wendy Blakeman 23 January 2025
Our historic local town of St Jean d'Angely is just a short drive away from our child friendly gites and has thrice weekly markets, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and banks, a swimming pool centre, park and lots of lovely cobbled streets to wander around
by Wendy Blakeman 5 January 2025
with many years working in the wine industry, he's our very own wine expert
by Wendy Blakeman 31 December 2024
and get 50€ / wk discount each
sunflower petals
by Wendy Blakeman 31 December 2024
From the beaches to the weather, the sights to see to families, there are so many reasons to love and visit the Charente Maritime. Here are just the top ten.
Sign saying La Decouverte
by Wendy Blakeman 20 September 2021
Join us in an adventure of discovery, held each week on demand with our very own wine expert, Chris
three customs officers in France
by Wendy Blakeman 28 December 2020
What you need to know before travelling to the EU after 1st January 2021 when the transition ends. Passports, driving, border controls and more...
two boys hugging each other
by Wendy Blakeman 20 March 2020
and how we've made it work for the last 24 years !
lots of cakes in a boulangerie
by Wendy Blakeman 17 March 2020
Our local boulangerie and what it offers from breads and cakes to pizza and a café
indoor market in st jean d'angely, France with a fruit stand in the foreground
by Wendy Blakeman 16 March 2020
We love supporting our local community and the small businesses here, but they are also great to visit as a tourist as they produce great things and you get to practice the language and meet real people
country lane in France
by Wendy Blakeman 15 March 2020
information for existing reservations with relation to the current crisis
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The stone abbey towers in st jean d'angely
by Wendy Blakeman 23 January 2025
Our historic local town of St Jean d'Angely is just a short drive away from our child friendly gites and has thrice weekly markets, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and banks, a swimming pool centre, park and lots of lovely cobbled streets to wander around
by Wendy Blakeman 5 January 2025
with many years working in the wine industry, he's our very own wine expert
by Wendy Blakeman 31 December 2024
and get 50€ / wk discount each
sunflower petals
by Wendy Blakeman 31 December 2024
From the beaches to the weather, the sights to see to families, there are so many reasons to love and visit the Charente Maritime. Here are just the top ten.
Sign saying La Decouverte
by Wendy Blakeman 20 September 2021
Join us in an adventure of discovery, held each week on demand with our very own wine expert, Chris
three customs officers in France
by Wendy Blakeman 28 December 2020
What you need to know before travelling to the EU after 1st January 2021 when the transition ends. Passports, driving, border controls and more...
two boys hugging each other
by Wendy Blakeman 20 March 2020
and how we've made it work for the last 24 years !
lots of cakes in a boulangerie
by Wendy Blakeman 17 March 2020
Our local boulangerie and what it offers from breads and cakes to pizza and a café
Show More
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