Poitou Charentes
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Poitou Charentes Property, Holidays and Lifestyle
Welcome to FrenchEntrée Poitou Charentes. This website was created to serve as a comprehensive source of information about the beautiful region of Poitou Charentes. Welcome to the Poitou-Charentes site of FrenchEntrée. The site for all those who find themselves visiting the region, whether living here or on holiday in the Poitou-Charentes.FrenchEntrée Poitou-Charentes provides you with a full list of activities in the region, as well as all the tourist sites to visit. Whet your appetite in the food section, learn some new skills in the gardening section, and if you're not already living here find your dream home in the property sales zone and an abundance of useful property information in the property guide . Find a place to stay in the accommodation zone and for all the essential contacts you'll ever need visit the Business Directory . Finally read real-life stories from people living here in the Poitou Charentes region of France.
Editor's pick
From outdoor activities and culinary delights to historic villages and the world famous Cognac, Charente is an evergreen destination for visitors. more...
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Buying property in Poitou Charentes
Whether you are taking your first tentative steps to buying a house here or are a seasoned ex-pat it pays to take professional advice throughout.
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Why we’re having our own home built in France
FrenchEntrée reader David Darling and his wife Shirley have decided to have their own home built in the Charente in south west France. Here David describes the process so far – and what made them go down the self-build route.
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Wildlife Parks and Nature Reserves - a Good Day Out
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If you are looking for a day out visiting or appreciating the flora and fauna of Poitou Charentes, especially with children, here’s a comprehensive list of wildlife parks and nature reserves to keep them entertained.
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Getting Together in Deux-Sevres
Looking for New Members
It’s not always easy making new friends when you move to a new area, or finding out where you can meet people with similar interests. You might need an English-speaking dentist or a good vet for your pet.
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Your Siddalls Adviser in Poitou Charentes
Meet David Hardy
Siddalls advisers in France provide support and up-to-date information on any issues that may affect your finances when becoming a French resident. They are able to identify problems in a language you will understand and suggest personalised solutions.
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Radio Val d'Or Reaches For The Skies
Beryl Brennan goes along to discover more.
Radio Val d'Or might not be the biggest radio station in Deux-Sevres, but it has the second largest number of listeners. Its broadcasts cover an area south of Saumur down to Parthenay and from Bressuire to Loudin.
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Rochefort and La Hermione
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Rochefort, on the coast of Charente Maritime, is a town offering artistic, architectural and historical sites, as well as beautiful beaches and a spa. It was also a naval base and the site of a replica of La Hermione.
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Property in the Charente
Ask the agent
Property agent Graham Downie discusses the kinds of properties available in the Charente, giving advice and insight into the local property market and beautiful department.
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Learning your ABC’s (that’s Angouleme, Bordeaux & Cognac)...
The story of a Graham Downie and his family who gave up the trials and tribulations of London life and moved to the vineyards of Cognac, France.
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Poitou-Charentes Wildlife
By Chris Luck
I hope that this glimpse into the Wildlife of Poitou-Charentes will encourage readers to wander a little from the beaten track and enjoy some of the living treasures that the ...
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Why Tiger Woods should move to France….
Golf in the Poitou-Charentes region
Graham Downie explains why you should consider the Poitou-Charentes region for playing golf on a golfing holiday and for owning a property in Poitou-Charentes to take advantage of the many excellent courses in the region.
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Sunshine, sea – and soaring in popularity
The attraction of Charente-Maritime as a place to live was once one of France’s best-kept secrets. Not any more says Michael Streeter – the British are having to compete with the French to live in a department that combines a wonderful climate with some fine properties...
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La Rochelle, jewel of the Atlantic coast
This fine old port town may not have too many sandy beaches but it offers some great restaurants bars and shopping plus plenty of culture, history and maritime atmosphere says Michael Streeter....
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Buying in the Poitou-Charentes
What to avoid
Following my last article on the healthy state of the French property market I thought it would be useful to highlight the five most common mistakes UK purchasers make when looking for their dream home in the Poitou-Charentes.
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One of the Charente's most beautiful villages
All over the Charente there are hundreds of beautiful villages built in the traditional Charentaise style, centred around a ancient church and village green. Each village has its own character and history ...
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Anyone for cricket?
Anyone for cricket? The St Aulaye club is looking for players and social members – could one of them be you?
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A different kind of leisure park experience
Futuroscope is one of the best-loved leisure parks in France and the only one of its kind in Europe. Visit futuroscope.com.
Finding property in the beautiful Thouet Valley
Rural bliss, a beautiful river, a step back in time. Let us search out your dream property in this undiscovered and excellent value for money part of France. As French Entree’s Thouet Property Finder we can also help purchase your property at the lowest price possible.
Financial advice & solutions for people relocating to France
Download Siddalls help sheets for "your new life in France" by clicking here.
Need French healthcare?
Exclusive Healthcare offer Top Up health insurance to residents and home owners in France. Private health cover is also available. Learn More
La Rochelle and Coastal Vendee Property Search
An independent property finding service tailored to your needs and budget offering you support through the buying process. From sea view properties in coastal Vendee to La Rochelle city apartments, Ma Maison Parfaite is dedicated to finding your dream property.
Fed up of high UK taxation?
Tax planning is essential if you are to avoid paying on to Caesar more than is due to him. Blevins Franks mini-site explains more.
Expert French mortgage advice
Visit the mortgage zone for up-to-date information, FAQs and best buy French mortgages. Repayment and interest only French mortgages available.
Vendee and Poitou Property
Vouvant, Fontenay le Comte, Niort, La Chataigneraie, St Maixent L’Ecole, Marais Poitevin… Poitou Property Services dedicated to finding you the right property at the best possible price.
Free Currency Quote
Looking to purchase a property in France? Need to make regular money transfers? Fill in our currency form for a Free Quote.Charente Property Finder
Let us do the legwork and dig out one of the few remaining gems in the Charente valley for you. Then use our experience and local knowledge as a Charente property finder to help you purchase the property at the lowest price possible.
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