A Classic Wedding in France For those couples who plan to get married in France we can provide a Citroen DS classic car service on the day. We have two beautiful classic Citroen DS cars, both available for hire for weddings or other special occasions. The 1973 black presidential-style Citroen DS23 is a favourite with [...]
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Our Citroen DS Wedding Car Hire Service
Posted in Citroen DS, Classic Car Holidays, Parties, Weddings on December 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Taxe de séjour
Posted in Classic Car Holidays, La Grange, La Petite Maison, Life in France, Poitou-Charentes, Taxe de sejour, The Gites, Winter Holidays, tagged Charentaise farmhouse, classic car rental, family holidays, France, Gites, Poitou-Charentes on November 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Since 1st January 2011, the French authorities have implemented a tax on holidaymakers to help fund local regional tourist agencies. This is called Taxe de séjour and is payable by every person staying in holiday accommodation for each night of their stay. There are exemptions for children under 13 years and discounts applied to families [...]
Gîte Accommodation for Large Groups: The Surprise 70th Birthday Party
Posted in Classic Car Holidays, La Grange, La Petite Maison, Life in France, Parties, Poitou-Charentes, Swimming, The Gites, Vanzay Village Life, tagged bbq, Birthday Party, Catering, Charentaise farmhouse, family holidays, France, Gites, holidays on September 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
If you are looking for spacious accommodation for a large party, here’s a post that tells how we provided this for a large group of friends celebrating a birthday for a week this summer. We had the pleasure of accommodating a large party of 16 in June who were here to celebrate Sue’s 70th birthday [...]
Angoulême – Circuit des Remparts 2011
Posted in Circuit des Remparts, Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, La Grange, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, The Gites, tagged Angouleme, Circuit des Remparts, Citroen DS, classic car rental, Classic cars, family holidays, France, Gites, Jaquar MK2, Poitou-Charentes, Racing on July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If any classic car/racing enthusiasts are looking for somewhere to stay for this year’s Circuit des Remparts, we have La Grange available from 15th September. Unfortunately some friends who were coming to take part in the rally have had to cancel this year’s trip due to work commitments. The event runs from Friday 16th through [...]
A New Swimming Pool for our Gîtes
Posted in Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, Driving in France, Life in France, Poitou-Charentes, Swimming, The Gites, tagged Charentaise farmhouse, classic car rental, family holidays, France, Gites, Poitou-Charentes, swimming pool, Vanzay on June 24, 2011 | 9 Comments »
Installing a Heated Swimming Pool ….. the story in pictures Project Summary Pool supplier: Desjoyaux Piscines Main Contractor and construction team: Sarl Top Rénov Pool Dimensions: 9m x 4.5m. Depth 1.2m (shallow end) to 1.4m (deep end) Filtration type: saltwater Heating: via heat pump Terrace: 85m² smooth patio slabs, colour Champagne Location: La Ferme de L’Eglise, 11 [...]
10 things to do in June & July in Poitou-Charentes
Posted in Classic Car Holidays, Life in France, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, tagged Beach, Classic cars, family holidays, Gites, holidays, Poitou-Charentes on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
1. Jazz! For jazz lovers – from 29th June to 3rd July there are a series of concerts being held in the Gâtine area of Deux Sevres. Please see their website for details of all events. 2. Ancient History Musée des Tumulus de Bougon – this museum centres around 5 tumuli built in the Neolithic [...]
Motor racing – Val de Vienne fixtures 2011
Posted in Citroen DS, Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, Driving in France, Jaguar MK2, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, Race circuit, tagged Circuit du Val de Vienne, Citroen DS, classic car rental, Classic cars, Jaquar MK2, Poitou-Charentes, Racing on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The fixtures calendar for the Val de Vienne race circuit is as follows: 2011 Calendar of events 13 April – Le Tour de France Automobile (runs from 11 – 16 April) stops at the circuit for one day 7 & 8 May – Peugeot Sport GT & 206cc – Modern and historic race cars 28 [...]
10 Things To Do in Winter in South West France
Posted in Citroen DS, Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, Driving in France, Jaguar MK2, Life in France, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, The Gites, Winter Holidays, tagged food market, Poitiers, Gites, Charentaise farmhouse, Classic cars, Jaquar MK2, Angouleme, Citroen DS, Civray, France, Poitou-Charentes, family holidays, churches, Paris, cycling, brocante, flea market on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
1. Visit a Sunday Morning French Market There is a nice one in Angoulême in the Place de Victor Hugo. Even though it’s in the city it has a village feel to it and the cafe on the corner is also open, along with the patisserie and boulangerie. 2. Go Walking Whether you set out from [...]
Citroën DS for Sale: Try Before You Buy
Posted in Circuit des Remparts, Citroen DS, Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, Driving in France, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, tagged Circuit des Remparts, Citroen DS, classic car rental, Classic cars, France on January 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Anyone who has researched the Citroën DS will know that there were many variants over the 20 year production period. This means that there are many models of the range to choose from when it comes to buying. Of course, you have a choice of transmission systems too: 4 or 5-speed manual, semi-automatic hydraulically operated [...]
Classic Car Wine Tasting
Posted in Classic Car Holidays, Classic cars, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, Wine Tasting Tours, tagged Bordeaux, classic car rental, Classic cars, Cognac, family holidays, France, Pineau des Charentes, Poitou-Charentes, Wine on October 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Cognac Tours Sunny south west France is known for its wine and Cognac production. Cognac is a pleasant one and a half hour drive through beautiful countryside and therefore makes for a great day out. The town has been in existence for over a thousand years and there is much to see in the Old [...]
