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AIRVAULT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Airvault, which is found in the Deux-Sèvres department in the west of France, is a delightful mediaeval town full of colour and character. It is set in the lovely rolling meadows of the region, typically glowing with the golden hues of sunflowers and corn.
ANGOULEME PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Cathedral city of Angouleme is the capital of the Charente department in Poitou-Charentes. It is split into two parts. The historical Old Town overlooks the Industrial Angouleme below. It was here that France recorded its first motor powered flight.
AUBETERRE SUR DRONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France has been classified officially as one of France's most beautiful villages. With its lovely chateau and incredible underground church, the village, which overlooks a bend in the River Dronne, really is one of those "once seen, never forgotten" places.
BAIGNES SAINTE RADEGONDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The village of Baignes Ste Radegonde lies in the west of France, in the Charente department of the Poitou-Charentes region. It is a pretty and friendly village, with a central covered market and an authentic rural ambience.
BARBEZIEUX SAINT HILAIRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Barbezieux Saint Hilaire is an attractive market town in the Charente department of western France. Popular with British buyers, the town offers a wide a variety of property set in glorious countryside in one of France's sunniest locations.
BEAUVOIR SUR NIORT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Beauvoir sur Niort lies in the west of France, in the Deux-Sèvres department of Poitou-Charentes. Only an hour or so from the famous seaside resort of La Rochelle, with its airport and flights to and from the UK, the town makes a great base for anyone wishing to settle or just to holiday in this lovely and popular region of France.
BLANZAC PORCHERESSE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small town of Blanzac Porcheresse lies in the rural and beautiful Charente department of Poitou-Charentes in western France. With its Saturday morning market and cheerful array of small shops, services and a bar where English is spoken (a rarity in rural France!) Blanzac has a busy heart and a friendly approach to life.
BOUTIERS SAINT TROJAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Boutiers Saint Trojan is found near the famous brandy town of Cognac, in the Charente department of central western France. The town is attractive and tranquil, yet with a vibrant community life and a reputation for a very friendly attitude.
BRESSUIRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bressuire is a friendly market town in western France. It is set in lovely rolling countryside, on a tributary of the River Argenton. The town has historical and architectural interest, and a castle that dates back to 1069.
CELLES SUR BELLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Celles sur Belle is not actually classified as a town, or even as a village, which, with a population of only 3,480, one might expect. Instead it is officially known as a “petite cité de caractère”. This title gives an idea of the attractions of this little town, which lies on the lovely River Belle in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France.
CERIZAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cerizay, a small town lying in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France, is a town which has had to rebuild its houses and its industries after its sufferings during the second world war. The town folk were suspected of harbouring many resistance workers, and German bombardment followed, leaving the little town devastated. Today, however, the indomitable spirit of its people has made Cerizay into a small centre of industry, and rebuilt the town into an attractive market town that offers a great quality of life in this pretty area of rural France.
CHALAIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Chalais is a lovely old Charantaise market town, typical of the region. The busiest day of the week is Monday, when the market sets up in the town and traffic is diverted. This historic town, although essentially rural, offers a good selection of shops, cafés and services, and forms a good base for exploring South West France.
CHAMPDENIERS SAINT DENIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Champdeniers Saint Denis is a small village, or hamlet, that is found in the rural department of the Deux-Sèvres, in the west of France. Sleepy and seemingly untouched by modern life, Champdeniers Saint Denis is the ideal place to lose yourself in the beauty and peace of "la France profonde".
CHÂTEAUNEUF SUR CHARENTE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Châteauneuf sur Charente is a lovely old market town that lies beside the Charente River in the Charente department of Poitou-Charentes. It is a well appointed town with excellent facilities and well situated for further exploration of the southern Poitou-Charentes region as well as the Dordogne.
CHÂTELLERAULT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Châtellerault, which lies in the west of France in the region of Poitou-Charentes, was once an important centre for the manufacture of armaments for the French government. The town is situated on the banks of the Vienne River, and is set in some of the loveliest of France's landscapes in the Vienne department.
CHAUVIGNY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Chauvigny lies in the east of the Poitou-Charentes region, in the department of the Vienne. Combining the peaceful and unspoiled character of a rural market town with the proximity to the major city of Poitiers, Chauvigny seems set to offer the best of both worlds to property seekers who want a little piece of La France Profond, yet don't want to bury themselves too deeply in the back of beyond!
CHEF-BOUTONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The quaint little market town of Chef-Boutonne lies in the peaceful and rural department of the Deux-Sèvres in western France. The Deux-Sèvres is considered to be one of France's most unspoiled departments, and certainly it has an abundance of lovely gentle landscapes with sunflowers, woodlands and pretty rivers.
CHEVANCEAUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Chevanceaux is a village that is located in the west of France, in the region known as the Charente-Maritime, which runs alongside the Atlantic coast in Poitou-Charentes. The village is situated a little way inland, not far from the popular and lively town of Jonzac in the beautiful countryside of the Charente-Maritime. Here there are rolling acres of Cognac vineyards and golden sunflowers in abundance, and all just a stone's throw from the ocean.
CIVRAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty market town of Civray, set on the banks of the River Charente in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes, makes an excellent base for further exploration of this lovely area. Tranquil yet providing all everyday requirements, Civray, with its twice weekly markets and antiques fairs, is a delight waiting to be discovered.
CLÉRAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Clérac is a lovely little village that has the good fortune to be placed in one of France's sunniest and most popular locations, the Charente-Maritime. Clérac has a chateau, a museum, and a Roman church, but is also very much a residential community, and accepts incomers and visitors with a traditional Charentaise welcome.
COGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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A town famous for its Brandy. A pleasant climate and reasonable property prices make it an attractive option.
CONFOLENS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Confolens gets its name from its location on the confluence of the River Vienne and the River Goire. Every year visitors flock here to take part in and witness its renowned folk festival.
COULON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Coulon is a town that lies on the River Sèvre, in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. As fascinating in its own way as Amsterdam or Venice, the town is found in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a unique area of canals, rivers, harbours and boats. That's the good news. The even better news is that it is still one of France's cheapest regions for property purchase... so if you dream of a watery home in a beautiful and rural part of France, here it is!
COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Coulonges-sur-l'Autize lies in the Niortaise area of the Deux-Sèvres department in western France. The town sits on the edge of the Marais Poitévin, the network of canals and inland waterways frequently known as the Green Venice of France.
COZES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Cozes, which lies on the Gironde estuary in the Charente-Maritime department of western France, is an historic market town set amidst peaceful fields of sunflowers and wheat. Close to all the seaside and sporting attractions of Royan, the town has an olde worlde charm, yet offers all the amenities required for a very comfortable lifestyle.
GÉMOZAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Gémozac lies in the Charente-Maritime department in the west of France, close to the Atlantic coast. Popular with residents and holiday makers alike, Gémozac benefits from the micro climate caused by the movement of air from the Gulf Stream, giving the area its long sun-filled summers and pleasant, mild winters.
GENÇAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of Gençay lies in the west of France, in the attractive rural environment of the Vienne department. It is little known to British house hunters yet is well worth consideration. With many reasonably priced properties in the area, good transport links to the UK (and indeed, to other parts of France), and with a wonderfully unspoiled and very "French" environment, Gençay could just be the ideal base for a new life or blissful holidays.
ILE DE RÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Ile de Re is an island off the western coast of France, close to La Rochelle. Just 30km long, and 5 wide, the island is popular with tourists, both home grown French and holiday makers from the UK and elsewhere. The lovely character of the island is preserved by strict building regulations which prevent high-rise construction and which govern the colour schemes of the houses here.
JARNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Jarnac is a small town in the Charente department of western France, which holds a big reputation in the world of cognac. The town is the home of the great Courvoisier company, and this greatly enhances the town's attraction for tourists and hence the economy. Jarnac is an attractive town in its own right, however, so even if you don't drink cognac, don't pass by without a second glance!
JONZAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Jonzac is a small town located in the popular Charente-Maritime department of western France. Known for its beautiful chateau, mediaeval quarter, its state of the art water centre and its thermal springs, the town is both interesting and appealing.
LA COURONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Couronne is a market town that is located just to the south of the city of Angoulême in western France. Almost a suburb of Angoulême, it nevertheless offers its own distinctive features and makes a great base for discovering the many delights of the area. The town lies in the pretty Charente department, with its rolling countryside and its connections to the Cognac brandy industry, both of which make it doubly desirable!
LA MOTHE SAINT HÉRAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small market town of La Mothe Saint Héray is found in the Deux Sèvres department of the Poitou-Charentes region of western France. La Mothe Saint Héray is a pretty little town, with a lively heart, a weekly market and a variety of pleasures, both ancient and modern, to discover.
LA ROCHE POSAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Roche Posay is a pretty spa village that is found in the rural department of the Vienne, in north-eastern Poitou-Charentes. Notable for its thermal waters, the village is a centre for thermal and relaxation therapies. It lies in lovely unspoiled countryside, yet near to all the major attractions of the region.
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty town of La Rochefoucauld in the Charente, sits on the banks of the Tardoire River, and possesses what must be one of the very finest chateaux in France. The first sight of the Chateau La Rochefoucauld is guaranteed to take your breath away, as with its beautiful towers and dominant position looking down onto the river, it is the embodiment of a fairytale French chateau.
LA ROCHELLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The hip, chic and cultured town of La Rochelle is located on Poitou-Charentes' Atlantic coast and benefits from the warm gulf breeze. The Ile de Re is linked to the mainland here by a long suspension bridge. The town was elevated to prosperity after it began trading with the New World and Africa - its history has been both turbulent and intriguing.
LOUDUN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Loudun, in the Vienne department of sunny Poitou-Charentes, is an attractive town of old streets, buildings and monuments, yet with a thriving and vibrant spirit. The weekly market, held in the town every Monday, is testament to this and is as colourful and fully stocked a market as you are likely to find anywhere in the region.
LUSIGNAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lusignan is an historic town that is found in the Vienne department of western France. The town is famed mainly for its castle, although this is now in ruins.
LUSSAC LES CHÂTEAUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lussac les Châteaux is found in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, in the lovely rural department of the Vienne. It is renowned for several somewhat diverse reasons, ranging from caves and grottos and other archaeological sites, to water mills and excellent restaurants!
MANSLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Mansle, which lies in the sleepy, rural Charente in western France, is a pretty little market town which is popular with tourists. It has an appealing character, a twice weekly market and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
MASSAIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The village of Massais is situated in the north of the Deux-Sèvres department, in Poitou-Charentes. Lying not too far from the Vendée border with the Deux-Sèvres, the village is ideally placed for those wishing to enjoy easy access to the popular resorts of the Vendée coast, yet who also wish to benefit from the lower property prices and peaceful lifestyle of the Deux-Sèvres. Pretty and tranquil, Massais is surrounded by fields of corn and sunflowers, and green pastures with sleepy-eyed cows.
MATHA PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of Matha, which lies in western France close to the Atlantic coast of the Charente-Maritime department, is a bustling yet traditional market town. Matha offers all amenities and is set amidst the vineyards and sunflowers which characterise the region.
MAUZÉ SUR LE MIGNON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Mauzé sur le Mignon lies in the west of France, in the Deux-Sèvres department of Poitou-Charentes. It is an attractive and lively country town, where the past and the present fuse seamlessly in a most appealing combination, and where newcomers are welcomed into a thriving community.
MELLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Melle, in western France, is a pretty little town set in the beautiful wooded countryside of the Deux-Sèvres. With its attractive old streets and houses, and a picturesque and colourful Friday market, Melle is a delightful piece of rural France.
MIRAMBEAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mirambeau is a pretty market town in the Charente-Maritime, just a short drive from France's lovely Gironde estuary. Surrounded by fields of sunflowers and glossy vineyards, Mirambeau is a thriving little town which offers all daily needs and the delights of its excellent Saturday morning market too.
MONTBRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montbron is a very pretty market town that is found in the Charente department of south-western France. It lies in the area sometimes referred to as the Swiss Charente, as the countryside and way of life is reminiscent of that of parts of Switzerland. The region is also said to resemble Tuscany... so it is easy to see that Montbron has a glorious setting!
MONTENDRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montendre is an attractive market town situated in the heart of the Charente-Maritime department of western France. Lying a short way inland from the Atlantic coast, Montendre benefits from the micro climate created by the Gulf stream which gives the area its delightfully warm and sunny weather. The town is surrounded by beautiful pine forests and flat landscapes, peppered with vineyards growing the grapes used to make the local drink, pineau, a blend of wine and cognac.
MONTGUYON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montguyon is an attractive little market town which is found in the Charente-Maritime department close to France's Atlantic coast. An historic village dating back to mediaeval times, Montguyon still has the ruins of its mediaeval castle, and these attract many visitors each summer.
MONTLIEU LA GARDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montlieu la Garde is a small town that is located in the west of France, in the sunshine department of the Charente-Maritime. Lying in a beautiful area of forests and lakes, yet close enough to major towns and to the Atlantic Ocean to keep life both easy and sweet, Montlieu la Garde is a perfect place to escape from the stresses and strains of a modern world.
MONTMOREAU SAINT CYBARD PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montmoreau Saint Cybard is a town that lies in the Charente department of western France in the region of Poitou-Charentes. The town is built on the Mont des Maures, a limestone region with lots of fertile green fields and dense, dark woodland. There is an old castle above the town which acts as a distinctive landmark.
MONTMORILLON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Located not far from the Vienne river, Montmorillon is a town with a relaxed pace of life. It has benefited from the creation of Futuroscope, a futuristic theme park which has attracted both tourists and high-tech industry.
NEUVILLE DE POITOU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Neuville de Poitou is an attractive small town that lies in the Vienne department of western France, in the Poitou-Charentes region. The town is reputed to host one of the best markets in the region, as well as being a lively centre for wines, beers, gourmet food products and a multitude of sports. The town is set amid the green and beautiful Vienne countryside, where in early summer all you can see are miles upon miles of giant sunflowers raising their golden faces to greet the hot sun.
NIORT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Niort, in western France, is the capital town of its department, the Deux-Sèvres. Niort, with its imposing Donjon castle, lies close to the beautiful Marais Poitévin waterways, and makes an attractive and interesting base from which to explore this beautiful area.
PARTHENAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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If you were a pilgrim making your way to Compostela then Parthenay would have been one of the more picturesque stopovers along the way. The town nestles on the banks of the Thouet River and contains many historical gems. The town council has invested considerable effort into renovating the medieval buildings.
POITIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Poitiers is a lively university town with a great atmosphere and fine views over the surrounding landscape. It is located 6 miles from the futuristic theme park Futuroscope.
PONS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The mediaeval town of Pons, located in western France in the Charente-Maritime department, is an interesting and attractive town which used to play an important role in the welfare of the pilgrims travelling to Compostela. The town has an imposing ancient “donjon” (keep) which offers superb, panoramic views of the beautiful green countryside which surrounds the town.
ROCHEFORT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic town of Rochefort lies in the west of France, in the region known as Poitou-Charentes. It is found just inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and is famous for having been an important naval base for many years.
ROUILLAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Rouillac, a small town lying in the Charente department of western France, is a very pretty old market town which lies close to the famous Cognac region.
ROYAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Royan is probably the holiday capital of the Gironde region of western France. With its choice of long, golden sandy beaches and secluded bays, Royan offers superb water sports facilities as well as a lively and friendly atmosphere. The town is also architecturally interesting as it has been almost completely rebuilt in a Modernist style after being decimated during the second world war.
RUFFEC PROPERTY GUIDE
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It's not just the British who have an interest in this small, scenic town in the West of France. Many Parisians have also set their eyes on it. Ruffec is an ideal place for those wanting to rent out their property as well as enjoy it themselves.
SAINT BENOÎT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Benoît is a small and pretty town that is located in the rural Vienne department of the Poitou-Charentes region of western central France. The village sits just to the south of the lovely city of Poitiers, and although rural, it has access to a great variety of things to do, and makes a wonderful location for anyone wanting a base in this delightful part of France.
SAINT GENIS DE SAINTONGE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Saint Genis de Saintonge is located in the west of France, in the sunshine department of the Charente-Maritime. An attractive town with all the basic amenities, St Genis lies in the pretty landscapes so typical of this region, with fields of sunflowers and tidy vineyards all around. It is also ideally located for accessing the beautiful Atlantic coast and the fascinating Gironde estuary.
SAINTES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Saintes, lying on the banks of the River Charente in the Charente-Maritime in western France, is a prosperous and lively place which has a very attractive historic centre. The town has many interesting Roman remains, and indeed it was a very important economic force in Gallo Roman times.
SAUZÉ VAUSSAIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Sauzé Vaussais (or Sauze Vaussais) lies in western France, and is an attractive old village with excellent twice weekly markets. Set in the lovely rolling countryside of the Deux-Sèvres, Sauzé Vaussais offers excellent facilities and a good standard of living for ex-patriots and locals alike, yet remains within a largely unspoiled and traditionally rural area of France.
SECONDIGNY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty town of Secondigny lies in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. Situated between the lovely rolling countryside of the Gatines (with the predominating apple orchards) and the Secondigny Forest, this is a peaceful town which benefits from its beautiful environment.
SAINT AIGULIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Saint Aigulin is located in western France, in the south of the Charente-Maritime department, right on the border with the Dordogne. Saint Aigulin is a beautiful and economically thriving town, set amidst the lovely landscapes of vineyards, forests and rivers that have sustained the area for centuries.
ST-JEAN-D'ANGÉLY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of St-Jean-d'Angély, in the Charente-Maritime department in western France, is a very attractive town with a well preserved historic centre. It lies on the pilgrim trail to Compostela, and is set in a delightful landscape, with sunflowers (in season) stretching as far as the eye can see.
ST-MAIXENT-L'ÉCOLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of St-Maixent-L'École is situated in the Deux-Sèvres department of western France. An attractive and ancient town, it relies mainly on agriculture for its economy, and hosts an excellent Farmer's Market which attracts buyers from far and wide.
SURGÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lively market town of Surgères, in the Charente-Maritime in western France is both pretty and historic. Surgères, with its thrice weekly markets and mediaeval walls, benefits from the micro climate that blesses much of the area, and is said to be situated in the sunniest region in France after the Côte d'Azur.
THOUARS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Thouars, located in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, is a large and historic town with some interesting historical buildings and remains. Thouars is famed particularly for its chateau, Le Château de la Trémoille, which is both interesting and lovely, but there are many more reasons besides which make Thouars a place worth visiting.
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