Architectural Salvage, Antiques and Brocantes Here in southwest France there are many antiques and bric-à-brac outlets, some that are full time shops and others that are staged as fairs and markets throughout the summer. We made a short mention of these markets in an earlier post but haven’t reported on the less prolific architectural salvage [...]
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Shopping for Antiques, Old Furniture and Architectural Salvage in France
Posted in Antiques, Architectural salvage, Brocantes, Life in France, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, tagged Antiques, Cast Iron Rads, France, Renovation on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Zoodyssée: a Great Day Out For The Kids And The Family
Posted in Life in France, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, Zoodyssee, tagged classic car rental, family holidays, France, Gites, Poitou-Charentes on November 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Zoodyssée, situated in the forest of Chizé, Deux-Sevres, is one of the largest wild animal parks in Europe dedicated to European species. The park is split into two areas, le Petit Parc which houses the smaller animals, a farm area (petting zoo) and a number of buildings where you can see various reptiles and behind-the-scenes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Swimming Lakes – things for the family to do, by Nick Giraudeau
Posted in La Petite Maison, Lakes, Places to visit, Poitou-Charentes, Swimming, The Gites, Water sports, tagged Angouleme, Beach, Charente-Maritime, days out, family holidays, swimming lakes on October 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We are the Giraudeau family: my wife, Miriam, daughters Phoebe and Hannah and me, Nick. We had a two week holiday in August staying at La Petite Maison at La Ferme de l’église and wanted to record the most enjoyable time had by all of us and in particular, the variety of activities for children [...]
