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
Spring 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
- This Monolithic Underground Church In A Tiny Village In France Will Take Your Breath Away
- World Record Just Broken: France Says “Bon Appétit” to a 400-Foot Strawberry Cake
- Tourist Attractions vs. Local Gems: The South of France You Won’t Find on Instagram Because These Hidden Spots Are Even Better
- 9 Hidden Treasures of Rural France You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
- From Chateau Renovations to Bee Keeping: How These Expats Built a Life in Rural France
- The Myths About France I Believed Until I Actually Lived Here
- Things to Do in Gordes, France: Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
- 10 Storybook Towns in France That Feel Straight Out of a Fairytale (One Inspired a Disney Movie)
- 8 Books About Paris You’ll Love And Won’t Be Able To Put Down
- If Walls Could Talk: 7 French Châteaux and the Secrets They’d Reveal
- Marie Antoinette Is Trending and so Is Versailles: Why Season 2 of the Popular TV Show Will Spark a Summer Travel Boom
- Thinking of Making the Move to France? These Are the Cities Where Your Dollars Go Further
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.
