Discover the flavours of France and a taste of Charente with hands-on food experiences, artisan visits, and shared laughter in the heart of the Charente At La Grue Gîtes, we believe that some of the most memorable moments of a holiday are the ones shared around food. Whether it’s learning the secrets of a perfect […]
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More Than Just Viewings – It’s a Taste of the Life You Could Have When you’re house hunting in the Charente, it’s easy to get caught up in property listings and paperwork. But finding your dream home in France isn’t just about bricks and mortar – it’s about lifestyle. That’s why we encourage guests at
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Feeling a Bit Lost About House Hunting in France? You’re not alone! Many of our guests at La Grue Gites arrive with big dreams of moving to the Charente – and a long list of unanswered questions. And that’s okay. Buying a home in another country can be daunting, but we’re here to make it
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A chance meeting with Adeline led me to discover her cookery workshops at L’Atelier Fait Maison and last week, I took all of our gîte guests from our three gîtes, who were here for the Easter break, along to a macaron making workshop. I have known Adeline since we came to the Charente and it
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When a French Holiday Becomes Something More… At La Grue Gites, we’ve welcomed many guests over the years looking to unwind and escape the UK for a week or two. But every now and then, a holiday turns into something bigger – something life-changing. That’s exactly what happened with one of our recent couples (we’ll
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