Charente removals

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Charente

Where superlative food and drink are produced and the sun shines almost endlessly

Melons, cognac and wall-to-wall sunshine – it’s hard to imagine a more perfect place to settle in France than the Charente Department.

Charente enjoys 40 per cent more sunshine than the UK, without being too harsh. Temperatures are about five to ten degrees higher here than in the UK – milder as the area is nearer to the Atlantic Ocean.

It is here they grow the most amazing produce, including the renowned melon Charentais – a of French cantaloupe with a more intense aroma than other cantaloupes, and a distinctive pink hue.

Everywhere is clean and clear here – you can stargaze to your heart’s content due to the non-existent air pollution. During the day you can feast your eyes on an area so beautiful it’s been dubbed the French Tuscany.

Houses here are better value for money than the UK, in that you get a lot more space for your hard-earned.

And you’ll enjoy that space for a lot longer, thanks to the greater life expectancy afforded you by south-west France, where folks live a whole decade longer on average.

All this despite the ready availability of some superlative booze – try the Pineau-de-Charentes as your aperitif, a cheeky Bordeaux with your main course and an after-dinner Cognac – after all, they are served with zero air miles if you live in this  area, giving you a guilt-free tipple.

Local specialities include Boeuf Limousin, Magret de Canard and Foie Gras, Poulet de Barbezieux and Veau de Chalais. For more adventurous palate there’s a special version of the famed French snails – l’escargot à la charentaise.

Veggies will appreciate the locally-produced goat cheese in walnut-oil and pineau vinegar. And there is a booming truffle industry here.

The Charente flows through the area – part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The area is flanked by Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, Haute-Vienne, Vienne and Deux-Sèvres.

Charente is famous for the fields of sunflowers which stretch as far as the eye can see during July and August

The history of Charente

Charente is one of 83 departments created during the French Revolution of 1790.

The area’s traditional industries include salt and cognac production. The area is also well known for producing pineau and butter. The felt and wool Charentaise slipper is also produced here.

The river Charente was used to transport goods to the coast in the 18th century. However it became silted up in the 20th century.

Industry quickened its pace in the 19th century and led to a marked increase in population. However a few decades later saw a ‘brain drain’ of working age people to the cities. The population dwindled, but then hung around the 340,000 mark. Thanks to some new industrial and commercial units near Angoulême there are now about 350,000 here.

The department is now the fourth most popular area for British expats, who now number well over 5,000.

Removals service

If you’re moving to Charente, we are here to help. We provide a full range of services – all are fully insured and come with a smile, too.

Call 0800 917 1015 or email enquiries@armishaws.com for a competitive quote and let us take the strain.

We can move you to or from anywhere in the UK or Europe, using our large modern fleet of vehicles. Our fifty full-time staff have all been trained to the highest standard in all aspects of moving your house, office or business.

Armishaws always work to the highest standards and are proud to have held the BSEN 12522 certificate since 1999.

Why Choose Armishaws for your move

Our dedicated and trusted team will design a service to fit your every need.