Poitou Charentes news for October 2009

Poitou-Charentes president comes out against LGV Poitiers-Limoges project
Date: 27 October 2009
In an open letter published this week, president of the Poitou-Charentes region Ségolène Royal has openly criticised the LGV Poitiers-Limoges high speed rail project
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Feature: A Guide 2 the Abbey at Saint Jouin de Marnes
Date: 20 October 2009
Visit the beautiful Abbey at St Jouin de Marnes, Deux Serves...
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Rural Charente to get high speed internet by summer 2010
Date: 18 October 2009
Often referred to as a digital divide, some 33,000 households in rural Charente are still without access to high-speed internet connections
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Charente tourism innovates with new web videos
Date: 18 October 2009
In a break with traditional marketing methods, Charente tourism has launched four short films, with Charentaise slippers cast as the heroes
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Four dead as two planes collide at Rochefort, Charente Maritime
Date: 17 October 2009
Four people have been killed in a collision between two tourist planes at the St Agnant airfield in Rochefort.
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Feature: October Gardening tips and advise in Poitou Charentes
Date: 14 October 2009
Gardening in Poitou Charentes loads of tips and advice from our expert ...
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French property prices stabilise, and Poitou Charentes is a favourite for prospective buyers
Date: 08 October 2009
According to the latest figures from FNAIM, the association of French estate agents, property prices in France are beginning to stabilise, with prices falling more slowly in August.
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Cognac grape harvest in full swing
Date: 04 October 2009
2009 looks set to be a much improved harvest of the ugni-blanc variety of grapes, the variety grown predominantly in Charente, and used for production of the world famous Cognac.
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