La Ferme is a 3 bed farmhouse for long term rentals in the Charente region of South-West France. This farmhouse is perfect for extended winter stays, with a fireplace and central heating. The farmhouse comes with Fibre internet and a TV with English/French channels and is fully equipped for a winter rental with thick curtains and high quality rugs and bedding.  Nearby there are a number of charming villages with shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The airports at La Rochelle and Limoges are both 1 hour 30 mins and

This lovely 3 bed townhouse located in the centre of Confolens is an ideal long term rental property for people who want to be surrounded by nature, yet are within walking distance to shops, restaurants and a boulangerie for your morning croissant. The popular town of Confolens is a beautiful spot, located where the Vienne and Goire rivers join. The town has a good range of restaurants, shops and services, including a large indoor market. The town hosts a popular music festival in the summer (with around 20,000 spectators), as well as other events throughout the year. There is small

This cheap studio apartment rental is located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Eymet in Dordogne, France. This studio apartment rental is on the first floor of a renovated 14th Century building. The building opens out onto the main market square in Eymet. The apartment looks out over a quaint medieval alleyway and is conveniently located for all the shops and restaurants in the town. The apartment is available for long term rentals from €350 per month + utility bills.

The Owner may accept one small dog, through prior agreement.

This charming French cottage for long term rentals in Charente, France, is available to rent on a monthly basis from €550 per month + bills. The cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful village of St Ciers sur Bonnieure which is located North-West of Dordogne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region in Western France. The village is just 30km north of Angoulême and 50 mins from Cognac.

La Forge is a renovated 2 bedroom cottage situated in a small village in the Charente department of South West France. The cottage is set in the grounds of a large farmhouse with 3 acres of land. The farmhouse dates back to the 1800's. Just down the road is the fabulous Château de Rochefoucauld, a 16th Century castle. The city of Angoulême is 20 mins away and has a TGV train station which enables you to reach Paris in just over 2 hours.

The cottage comes with Wi-Fi, English & French TV, a wood burning stove, good insulation and gas central

Le Bois is a very spacious 1 bed cottage for long term rentals in the beautiful Charente region of South-West France. The cottage is fully equipped for a rental over the winter period, with a wood burner, thick curtains and high quality rugs and bedding. The cottage comes with Fibre internet and a TV with English/French channels. Nearby there are a number of charming villages with shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The airports at La Rochelle and Limoges are both 1 hour 30 mins and there is a TGV train station in the nearby city of

This large stone property for long term rentals is located on the border of Dordogne and Charente, close to the popular town of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, one of the most beautiful villages in France. The main house comes with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a swimming pool and large garden. There is also an adjoining gite which provides additional accommodation of 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen/diner.

The house can be rented from October to April from €1500 per month + bills.

Le Verre is a former Cognac bottle store, that was part of the local vineyard. The cottage has been thoroughly refurbished and provides comfortable accommodation in two bedrooms. The cottage is fully equipped for a rental over the winter period, with a wood burner, thick curtains and high quality rugs and bedding. The cottage comes with Fibre internet and a TV with English/French channels. Nearby there are a number of charming villages with shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The airports at La Rochelle and Limoges are both 1

The departments of Dordogne, Charente and Lot in central South West France are always popular with our long term rental customers when they are searching for a place to live in France. It is easy to see why this beautiful area of rural France attracts so many visitors in the summer months, but what is it like to live here all year around?

If you want a quick version of this article, without having to read all the detail. It goes something like this. Charente and Charente-Maritime are good places to live in France because: one of the sunniest places in France, great coastline, cheaper to buy than Dordogne,