Discover the Charente
From sleepy villages and bustling market mornings to brocantes, gardens, local producers and beautiful old houses, there’s rather a lot to discover around here.I’ll show you some of my favourite places and give you a glimpse of everyday life in the Charente, including plenty of things you probably won’t find in a conventional guidebook.
Things I Think You’ll Love
The Joy of the Brocante
Old pottery, curious objects and treasures you never knew you needed. Come brocante hunting with me in Ruffec! I love this joy of living in the Charente!
Market Mornings in Ruffec
Fresh bread, bustling stalls and the simple pleasure of lingering over a morning coffee after the market. This is one of my favourite ways to start a Saturday in the Charente.
A Sunrise Stroll in Nanteuil en Vallée
At first light, before the village awakes, the streets are quiet, the light is golden and it feels as though the Charente belongs only to you. Take a sunrise stroll in Nanteuil en Vallée.
A Morning in Mansle
A walk along the river, narrow cobbled lanes, independent shops and a slow pace of life. Come and spend a few moments in this understated Charente town.
Could I Live Here in Charente?
Ever wandered past a French estate agent
and wondered, could I actually live here?
Take a peek at property in the Charente
and start imagining what might be possible…
French Garden on a Budget
When I bought my French house, the garden was dark and overgrown. Five years later, it’s the little French country garden I could see in my head from the beginning.
From Paintbrush to Plate – Tusson
From pretty lanes with bowing hollyhocks to sculpture, gastronomy and wonderful cake and plants. Discover what Tusson Charente has to offer.
