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Apr 11, 20203 min read
Easter in France: a family holiday
Think to next year, when we hope we will be able to travel again and plan a visit to our lovely corner of France!
Mar 11, 20205 min read
An introduction to French wines
Once upon a very long time ago, a group of friends were on board a seventy-year-old yacht, crossing the English Channel on a calm sea at...
Feb 5, 20204 min read
Cheesy Birthday Outing!
A birthday outing turns into a French cheese extravaganza with gourmet tastings of French cheeses from Piment Poivron to Brebis Basque.
Jan 17, 20204 min read
Truffles in Deux Sevres
Truffle Markets in France's Deux Sevres are busy affair where one can try truffles and select the best to prepare at home.
Sep 30, 20193 min read
Parthenay’s Annual Agricultural Fair in September
Every September, Parthenay hosts the local agricultural fair – France’s equivalent to an English County Show. It’s held in the cattle...
Aug 20, 20194 min read
Parthenay Market and the Beautiful Mediaeval Quarter
As would be expected, the food on offer in the markets is diverse – much more so than in the UK – and shopping in the market in Parthenay...
Aug 12, 20193 min read
Grand Prix Automobile Historique de Bressuire
If vintage and veteran cars hit the spot with you, there is a wonderful event in Bressuire each year which combines both eccentric owners...
Jul 1, 20193 min read
Wining and Dining in France
I am definitely drinking too much! The delightful wines available locally – 2 euro 50 in the local pizzeria for a pitcher of the van de...
Jun 24, 20193 min read
Furniture Shopping at Poitiers Depot
Sunday was Vide Grenier day at one of the local villages. J took a stand and had to head off early. Di and I pootered off later, only to...
Jun 10, 20193 min read
In search of the best bargains in France.
Our English neighbours returned from their trip to England and after several futile visits to each other’s houses I finally found them at...
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Vide Greniers - Empty your Attic!
‘Empty your Attic’ doesn’t quite have the same ring as ‘Vide Grenier’, which is where half of France heads off to on Sunday mornings… The...
May 27, 20193 min read
French Pastries at Parthenay Market
Having read in various places about the great market at Parthenay, A left off revising for a couple of hours this morning and we headed...
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