Aubeterre sur Dronne was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2020 In the Charente Département, south of Angoulème, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a medieval…
Nouvelle Aquitaine is the new name for the new region formed by the merger of Aquitaine - Limousin - Poitou-Charentes.
The town of Cognac (16 Charente, Nouvelle Aquitaine ) becomes an even more attractive place to visit in July with the Cognac Blues Passions Festival 2 - 6 July 2024.…
Another French icon, the Solex motorised bicycle used to be a common sight throughout France - although in earlier times it was powered by a noisy smelly little 2-stroke petrol…
Locally produced Beef and Veal, capons (la poule noire de Barbezieux), snails, beans, chestnuts, goats cheese and truffles are just a few of the specialities available in the Charente departement.…
It has always struck me as strange that a lot of British History has been brought to life for me when travelling through France. Much of England's history between 1154…