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
- 5 Famous Brasseries in Paris Featured In the Movies (Recreate a Little Hollywood Magic In the City of Light)
- 12 French Culture Shocks Americans Need To Be Ready For When They Come To Rural France
- Following in the Footsteps of the Knights Templar in France: Hidden Sites, Secrets and Debunking the Myths
- The Basilique Saint-Denis: The Church That Invented Gothic Architecture (And Holds a Dauphin’s Stolen Heart)
- The Thinker at Musée Rodin: The Story Behind the World’s Most Recognized Sculpture
- The 5 Most Visited Cathedrals in France and the Stories That the Guidebooks Leave Out
- Musée de Cluny: Where Medieval Paris Comes Alive in the Heart of the Latin Quarter
- How Valentine’s Day in France Is So Different From the American Version (There is Even a Village Named After It)
- 15 Underrated Romantic Places in France For a Valentine’s Getaway That Aren’t Paris
- What Happened to the Mona Lisa and 3,000 Pieces of Art From Museums Across France in the Second World War
- 10 Books Set on the French Riviera to Feed Your South of France Obsession
- 12 Hotels in Paris With a Balcony and Views to Die For (See the Eiffel Tower Sparkle)
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.
