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
- Burgundy vs Bordeaux: The Ultimate Wine Showdown Where We Reveal the Best and Worst of Each
- Your Guide to Visiting the Lavender Fields in Provence Including Some Hidden Gems Without the Crowds
- 10 Museums You Can Visit for Free on May 23: La Nuit des Musées 2026 in Paris
- 10 Places in France You May Not Know But You’ll Thank Me For Recommending (Truly Spectacular Places to Visit)
- 9 Books Set During the Two World Wars in France That Will Have You On the Edge of Your Seat (You Won’t Be Able to Put Them Down)
- Take a Trip Along the Stunning Canal du Midi in Southern France: Discover the Best Routes, Learn the History and Plan an Unforgettable Trip This Summer
- The Unwritten Rules of the French Etiquette of Daily Life and How It’s So Easy To Get It Spectacularly Wrong
- 7 French Châteaux and the Secrets They Reveal From Secret Tunnels and Royal Scandals to Epic Love Affairs (If Only Those Walls Could Talk)
- 10 Stunning Places in France to Add to Your Bucket List That Aren’t In Paris
- Easter Travel Upheaval in France Plus Fun Things To Do, See and Enjoy During The Long Holiday Weekend
- The Real d’Artagnan, the Legenday Muskateer Died in Battle, and Disappeared for 353 Years. They Think They’ve Found Him
- How Paris Got It’s Snail Shape and the Euphemism Behind Why the 13th Arrondissement Exists
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.
