XAINTONGE

Xaintonge is the official magazine of the Charentais, serving the Saintonge area, Charente-Maritime, the Pays Gabaye and Gavache of northern Gironde, southern Deux-Sèvres and southern Vendée. Its work celebrates regional language, heritage and everyday life, presenting Saintongeais as a living language rather than a vanished dialect. The magazine publishes local stories and features on subjects including coastal traditions, food, landscapes, churches, historic routes and regional customs.

Xaintonge also offers books and language resources for readers interested in Saintonge and Charentais culture. Its publications include a dictionary of Saintongeais, a grand lexicon of Charentais patois, and the “Roulez pour la Saintonge” title. The brand has produced Saintongeais-language editions of Tintin, including L’Ilâte Nègue, its version of L’Île noire, and Charboun Apiloté, based on Coke en stock. Readers can also explore the complete collection of the magazine and other regional publications. Xaintonge provides ordering information and invites customers to contact it directly about availability, including for Tintin albums and back issues. It also shares regional news and media coverage through its website.