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
- Where to Stay in Strasbourg for the Christmas Markets in the Beautiful Alsace Region
- Why The Fairytale Village Of Verteuil-sur-Charente Is A Must-Visit
- Why You Should Visit the Town of La Rochefoucauld in the Charente
- 15 Magical Christmas Markets in France That Are Straight Out of a Fairytale
- 72 Female Scientists Are To Be Inscribed On the Eiffel Tower to Join Their Male Counterparts
- What Is It Like Living in France as an Expat, and Do I Have Any Regrets?
- Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne is Full of History and Mystery in One of France’s Oldest Walled Cities
- How to Get Healthcare in France as an Expat
- What You’ll Find at the French Market in Fall and Why It’s the Best Time of Year
- 7 Fall Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid in Paris at All Costs If You Want to Blend In
- Are Frog Legs Really a French Delicacy, or Did the British Get Their First?
- How To Make the Most of Villefranche-sur-Mer, the Paradise of the French Riviera
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.
