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Guide to La Rochelle Charente-Maritime
La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle Aquitaine, has a unique mix of charm and style. Steeped in history and rich in architectural treasures – no wonder
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A local’s guide to Cognac the town
Cognac is a small bustling town in the Charente department in South West France. Home to just over twenty thousand souls, it straddles the navigable
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Route of Richard the Lionheart in France
Follow the Route of Richard the Lionheart in France for a trip back in time and a lesson in history. The trail takes you through
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What to do in Talmont-sur-Gironde, Charente-Maritime
The village of Talmont-sur-Gironde in Charente-Maritime was founded in 1284 by Edward I, AKA Edward Longshanks, ruler of Aquitaine and King of England (1272-1307). He
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Ten things to do in Saintes, Poitou Charentes
Saintes in the department of Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle Aquitaine (formerly Poitou-Charentes) is a surprising city. Not that well known to visitors or even to the French,
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5 things to do in Cognac, Charente
Cognac is a smallish city, easy to walk around to see the sites, and with plenty to do – especially if you’re a fan of
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A walking holiday in the Dordogne Valley
Perhaps all journeys through the Dordogne Valley should start with stuffing yourself with punnets of freshly picked strawberries. At least, that’s how I began my
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Things to do in Winter in Bordeaux
Bordeaux makes for an ideal winter city break with museums galore, a brilliant food scene and of course – fabulous wines… What to do in
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The Wine Lover’s Guide to Bordeaux, France
A visit to Bordeaux’s stunning vineyards and fairytale chateaux must feature on any wine lover’s bucket list. But with so many superb quality producers and
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Probably the world’s best Marathon | Medoc, Bordeaux, France
There comes to every person the realization that they are not as young or athletic as they once were. It came to me in Bordeaux.
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