An elderly man rides a bike on a street in Ars en Re.

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Charente-Maritime

Immediately north of Bordeaux, the Charente-Maritime département translates as a summer-hot cocktail of coastal attractions much-loved by French holidaymakers in August. La Rochelle, the main town and transport hub, oozes portside panache and is an enchanting springboard for the languid beaches and cycling trails of Parisian-chic Île de Ré.


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You can own part of this historic French castle for just €50

Dec 20, 2019 • 1 min read

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