Saintes- a Fascinating Gallo Roman town filled with amazing history
Read my story in French » The Gallo- Roman town of Saintes which dates back over 2000 years is the capitol of the Santoigne Department in the Poitou-Charentes (now the Nouvelle Aquitane). This delightful town is easy to navigate on foot. I parked my car in one of the numerous car-parks and walked everywhere. My B&B ...
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Sunflowers in France
Read my story in French » The word for sunflowers in France is TOURNESOLS. It’s easy to see where the name comes from since tourner is to turn and sol is for sun. Growing 5 – 12 feet tall the flowers face east when fully grown – although myth has it that their face always the sun. However, young sunflowers do ...
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Poitou-Charentes Region Is Now the Nouvelle-Aquataine But its Beauty Has Not Changed!
The former Poitou-Charentes Region of France lies on the western side of France, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. This is now the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In this predominantly rural region you will find remains of the Romans and Gauls who once inhabited this part of France. Having the mildest climate in ...
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Burgundy Chapaize
Chapaize is a small village located in the Burgundy Region of France. Close enough to be a day trip via bicycle from our gite near St. Gengoux , we quickly added it to our list of cycling destinations. We cycled through Cormatin (where we returned for our evening meal) and then through Lys before we arrived in ...
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Saint Gengoux Pictures
Saint Gengoux Pictures - to share a bit of our cycling adventure. Come with us as we cycle around the countryside of St-Gengoux-le-National in the Burgundy region of southern France. Our cycle journey took us down quiet lanes, peaking inside small churches some of which date to the 12th century. Enjoy the wonderful views ...
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Saint-Gengoux-le-National
Saint-Gengoux-le-National in the Burgundy Region of France feels like home to our family, even though we have only been there for three visits ! The village has a wonderful medieval center with a church that dates to the 12th century. There is evidence that the village itself dates to the Merovingian time ...
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Voie Verte Cycling is a Wonderful Way to Explore Rural France
Read my story in French » Cycling the Voie Verte in France can be as challenging or relaxing as you choose. Have no fear if you have not been riding since you were a kid. This cycle path is for everyone and its amazing views are something not to be missed! The Voie Verte is a green way that can be found in several ...
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