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Kayaking on the Vienne River in the Charente - Nouvelle-Aquitaine Travel | Voyage
Charente

Kayaking on the Vienne River in the Charente

France is criss-crossed with lots of amazing rivers and tributaries. Kayaking is a popular past-time along these waterways, and summer brings many canoe hire cabins along the most beautiful routes. If you are visiting the Charente, you can hire kayaks from Confolens Canoë (amongst others). Offering many kinds of vessel […]

L'Entrecôte Restaurant : Bordeaux - Nouvelle-Aquitaine Travel | Voyage
Gironde

L’Entrecôte Restaurant in Bordeaux

L’Entrecôte was first opened in Toulouse in 1959 by Henri Gineste de Saurs. There are now 6 restaurants around France and in Barcelona, Spain. We first discovered L’Entrecôte in Bordeaux about 5 years ago, on the recommendation of a friend; and it has become a firm favourite. A prime example […]

Oak barrel at Balluet Distillery
Charente

Regional Drink – Pineau des Charentes

There are many delightful foodie and drinkie treats that originate in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Regional specialities vary from area to area, and include things like the delicious Gateau Basque, Chèvre à la Coupe cheese, and Echiré butter. By far one of my favourite regional delicacies is the cognac by-product, Pineau des […]

Cycling in Southern Vienne
Vienne

Cycling in Southern Vienne

Tree-lined routes, fantastic road surfaces, stunning views, and the obligatory cafés for coffee and cake stops. If ‘Le Vélo’ is your passion, then the southern Vienne area of Nouvelle-Aquitaine is certainly a base that you should consider for a cycling holiday. Cycling in France The French are keen cyclists, one […]

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