Bonjour! I’m Kylie…
I live in the beautiful Poitou-Charente region of South West France having made the move back in 2016. Think of me as your local Francophile living the French dream in rural France with my hubby Richard and border collie Lottie.
I started this site to help you discover this wonderful part of France. I’ll show you the best places to stay, tours to enjoy, and restaurants to eat at. I cover everything about life in France, from visiting wineries & chateaux to shopping at the daily markets and boulangeries.
So whether you’re planning the vacation of a lifetime or looking to move to France, I’m here to make things easy.
What you’ll find here
Winter in France
The Podcast For People Who Love France! 🇫🇷
From the depths of rural France join me, Kylie, as I guide you through the trials and tribulations of French country life.
Hear the stories from other expats, how they’ve started new lives, set up businesses, renovated properties or retired in this wonderful region of France.
And discover hidden gems to visit, the stories of France and its fascinating history and the culture of the French that has so many people fascinated.
Filling your life with a little dose of French sunshine one episode at a time.
Latest on the blog
- A Week After the Heist, the Louvre’s Jewels Vanish Again — This Time for Safety
- The Festival of Lights in Lyon Turns the City into a Magical Twinkling Canvas (Get the Full Guide for 2025)
- The Top Food Regions in France Revealed by a Nationwide Study (and Why the French Flock to Them)
- 10 Ski Resorts in the French Alps for Your Bucket List (Après-Ski Included)
- Will France really build a new Statue of Liberty? Introducing the Guardian of Liberty
- 21 French Christmas Traditions You’ll Love Discovering and How They Celebrate the Festive Period in France
- Paris Turns Out the Lights on the Centre Pompidou With an Explosive Fireworks Display
- 7 Books Set in France at Christmas Time You’ll Love and Won’t Want to Put Down
- 72 Female Scientists Are To Have Their Names Inscribed On the Eiffel Tower
- 7-Minute Master Heist at the Louvre: How Thieves Vanished with France’s Crown Jewels
- 7 French Gifts for Christmas Delivered to Your Door Anywhere in the World
- Where to Find Empty Ski Slopes When You’re Skiing in the French Alps (Secret Spots Nobody Tells You About)
Are You A True Francophile With a Passion for France? Take the Quiz To Find Out!
Does your heart skip a beat for baguettes, Bordeaux, and beautiful French villages? Do you love to spend time in Parisian cafés or look for hidden gems in Provence.
Find out just how deep your love for France really goes. This quiz will reveal whether you’re a die-hard Francophile or just dipping your toes in French water.
