I actually live in Paris, but whenever I can I escape the metro boulot dodo of the city and go to my favourite bit of France - the Charente. The northern part of the Charente, near the town Ruffec (see map), is particularly lovely - rolling fields of maize and sunflowers dotted with hundreds of tiny little villages. The lively city of La Rochelle, home of a good rugby team and a cliff diving championship, is nearby. What is the best local restaurant? Photo: Depositphotos.comThe old port in La Rochelle.

Source: The Local October 02, 2019 09:11 UTC