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What is a gite? Your Guide to a Unique Holiday in France
What is a gite? Your guide to a unique holiday in FranceWhat does a French gite look like? When it comes to travel, few experiences can compete with the genuine nature of a gite stay. But what exactly is a gite? Originating from the Old French term "giste," which...
The Complete Vegan Holiday Guide to France
The Complete Guide to Vegan Holidays in FranceDestination, Vegan France France, renowned for its exquisite cuisine and picturesque landscapes, might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of vegan or vegetarian travel. However, the culinary...
Top 7 things to do in Angoulême
Top 7 things to do in AngoulêmeOur top 7 things to do in the vibrant cultural hub of Angoulême The architecturally stunning Angoulême is a 35-minute drive away from La Cour de Husson and it has a huge array of bars and restaurants, shops, museums, and...
Top 3 Cognac Tours & Tastings
Top 3 Cognac Tours & TastingsOur favourite tours of local cognac vineyards, cellars, and distilleries The exceptionally charming commune of Cognac is a 45 minute drive away from La Cour de Husson. It’s a compact city with lots to offer. Situated along the...
A New Life In The Sun – Our vegan gîtes on Channel 4!
A New Life In The Sun - Our vegan gîtes on Channel 4!La Cour de Husson is being featured on TV! This is not something we ever thought we’d be saying but you can now watch us on the popular British Channel 4 show, A New Life in The Sun! We were offered the...
The historic village of Tusson
The historic village of TussonTusson is a beautiful, typically French village, but with lots more to offer than most other sleepier villages. Dating back to the 12th Century, it is only a 35 minute walk (or 2 minute drive) from La Cour de Husson.The peaceful streets...
The stunning village of Verteuil-sur-Charente
The stunning village of Verteuil-sur-CharenteEpic chateaux, breathtaking views, and river strolls, Verteuil-sur-Charente has it all! The magnificent Verteuil-sur-Charente is only a 15-minute drive from the property. It has enviable views of one of the most...
Buying a House in France
Buying a house in FranceThe trials and tribulations of buying a house in Southwest France We thought it would be useful to anyone else thinking about moving to France if we documented some of the trials and tribulations of our journey! From shipping all our things to...
Who we are
Hello! We are Nick & Jen and we moved to France in late 2021, bought a beautiful old farmhouse and gîtes, and have been lovingly restoring them since. We both have a passion for traveling and love meeting new people and sharing travel stories. After staying in...
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