The Poitou Charentes, the area bordered by the Atlantic Coast on the west, easily accessible by car, rail or air, and renown for it's fields of sunflowers, and the local vines producing Cognac or Pineau.

The Deux Sèvres has some hidden gems, such as the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), the Pays Mellois (centred around Melle), with beautiful Romanesque churches, many lavoirs and other interesting buildings. Niort is the capital of the department, and has a fine town centre, with many excellent restaurants.

The Charente Maritime is the sunniest part of the Atlantic coast (over 2,200 hours per annum), and is said to be the 2nd most visited area of France, being very well served by regional airports. Naturally, the area is best known for it's beaches & seafood, especially the oysters. Inland, the Charente department is dominated by beautiful rivers, (the Charente and the Vienne). You can visit one of the many Cognac houses in the town that gave it's name to the world famous liquor. The Vienne is also inland, most famous for it's Futuroscope theme park which opened in 1987.

Our Dordogne Valley business will be focused around Beaulieu sur Dordogne. This most beautiful area of France is highly popular with tourists and it boasts a high proportion of "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France".

When you visit properties with Allez-Francais, you will be asked to sign a Bon de Visite. This is a legal requirement for all agents