The Best of the South-West | Le Meilleur du Sud-Ouest
One of the best things about exploring Nouvelle-Aquitaine is stumbling across towns that look much as they did hundreds of years ago. Medieval streets, fortified walls, half-timbered houses and centuries-old market squares are found throughout the region, and the best bit is that they are much quieter than other parts […]
Nestled among the farmland of the Vienne department of western France, Angles-sur-l’Anglin is a delightful village that captivates from the moment of arrival due to the prominent castle ruins. Recognised as one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ (Most Beautiful Villages of France), Angles-sur-l’Anglin is a perfect day trip, […]
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 […]
The Terre de Dragons (was La Planète des Crocodiles) in Civaux is a menagerie of reptiles, set in an amazing dome building in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It turned out to be a delightful afternoon activity, that certainly exceeded my expectations. While Terre de Dragons is definitely aimed at […]
Looking to live your Tour de France cycling dreams while on your vacation? Cycling enthusiast Graham, and his family moved from Guernsey to the village of Availles-Limouzine in 2019 to run a large gîte complex. Specialising in family holidays, with guided cycling as an optional extra, a stay at VéloGîtes […]
Tucked away in the rural idyll of Availles-Limouzine in the Vienne, La Châtellenie is a fine dining restaurant run by Emilie & Thomas Fournier. I first discovered La Châtellenie when we were in the area looking for houses to buy. To this day, I joke that it was Thomas’s incredible […]