Le Bouex is a hamlet situated in the commune of Nalliers in the department of The Vienne.  Poitiers is the capital of Vienne, just 45 minutes from Le Bouex, and the site of the nearest Airport with flights from England.  Poitiers itself is a beautiful small city and has one of the oldest Universities of France, founded in 1432.

The Vienne is one four departments making up the Poitou-Charentes region.  This region is known as the second sunniest in France and the landscape varies from rolling countryside to forests, and of course the many rivers criss-crossing this tranquil area.  This is one of France’s most prolific regions for megaliths and archaeological  sites – it is rich in architectural and cultural heritage.  It is characterized by great Romanesque art and architecture.  Re-discover the joys of motoring in this area.  Traffic is very light – country roads are very good and there are so many beautiful towns and villages  to visit.