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
Summer in France
Avoid These 7 Rookie Mistakes When Visiting the South of France This Summer
How to Enjoy the Colmar and Alsace Wine Route: What Not to Miss This Summer
The Best Rooftops in Paris for Sunset, Skyline, and Seriously Good Wine in the Summer
14 Iconic French Drinks To Help Beat The Heat This Summer
7 Summer Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid in Paris at All Costs
Top Summer Beach Reads Set in France for Francophiles
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
- 7 Stunning Châteaux in France You Won’t Want to Miss During December
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- Helen Mirren Steals the Show at Paris Fashion Week Last Night at 80 Years Old
- 7 Paris Cafés to Experience the Best Hot Chocolate and Pastries
- Is French Food Really Better Than American Food, or Is It Just Hype?
- Skiing in Courchevel: A Luxury Escape in the Trois Vallées, France (The Celebrity Hideout in the French Alps)
- The Beauty of Versailles in Winter and Why It’s the Best Time to Visit (More Sparkle, Fewer Euros)
- Is France’s New Smoking Ban a Step Forward or Not Far Enough?
- Is Chamonix in Winter Really Worth the Hype? Skiing, Scenery, and Secrets of the Gem of the French Alps
- 15 Spooky Things to Do in Paris This Halloween Season. Sinister Stories and Spooky Adventures Await
- Christmas in a Cup: The Magic of French Hot Chocolate for the Holidays
- France Braces Itself for Today’s Countrywide Strike: Here’s What You Need to Know
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.
