Hi We are moving to Vasles, about 19km from Parthenay as from the end of June. We think it is a great area, people very friendly, especially when my husband was taken ill when first property hunting last year in the area. Go for it, my husband is over there at the moment working on our smallholding getting the stabling sorted for our horses, my brother in law is with him first time in the area and can't get over how great the area is and how friendly the people. So if you are near Parthenay there are some lovely small villages around and also St Maxient L'Ecole has lots to do and good selection of Immobiliers for property. Best of luck and any more info needed please feel free to contact Karen