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What better alternative to turkey than a local French goose? It looks impressive, has loads of crispy skin, and the juicy meat is full of flavour...
Andrea and Bruce describe the local population’s enthusiastic, if somewhat bemused, reaction to their recent opening of a vegetarian Chambres d'Hôtes in the Creuse department of central France.
Whether you are in the process of buying your property in France, or you have already made the purchase, you may need to make a number of overseas payments. Timing is crucial when you are buying a large amount of Euros – we can help you make your money go a lot further...
How many of us dream about moving to France, but somehow it all fails to materialize? In our case we...
Mark and Fiona Vallance have been running their thriving Bed and Breakfast business in the Lot Valley for the last three years. We caught up with them recently as they were planning a new business venture and they gave us an update on their experiences of running a B&B in France…
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In recent months there have been a number of significant changes to the French health system...
Want to explore the "Treasures of France" from the comfort of your armchair?
Bicycle Gourmet Christopher Strong has created a collection of DVDs recording his exploration of rural France - the people, the food and the wine.
In this article he recounts his visit to the estate of Nicholas JOLY - The Pope of biodynamic wine...
For many the main draw of Prades and its surrounding villages is that the location is practically equidistant from both the skiing in the Eastern Pyrenees and the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. But to simply state that Prades gives you the best access to both the mountains and the coast is to miss out on its other excellent qualities. "Prades Property"
Sitting on a small street not far from the massive Angers Chateau, the English-Language Library in Angers (ELLIA) holds a special position ...
The recent dramatic shift in the GB pound to euro exchange rate has contributed to a slowing of the French property market. The shift in the rate from around 1.45 to 1.25 has effectively reduced the purchasing power of the pound by about 15%. In response to this shift we are seeing increasing numbers of properties with reductions in the asking price.
It doesn't matter how well we look after our pools, at some time, for one reason or another, the chances are you will have to battle with a green pool...
This is a brief guide to help you decide whether you should ask an architect to help you with your project, whether you are purchasing land, building, or renovating a property.
The concept of a marriage contract is not known to English or Common Law jurisdictions for the most part. The French, however, from the Civil Code of 1804 onwards have a system of marriage contracts...
This is a great soup any time of year. It also makes a good starter served with baby poppadoms or curried croutons. If you would like it to be spicier, then simply add more spices at the appropriate stage.
This dish is a lovely winter warmer and extremely easy and quick to prepare.
As a summer dish, the addition of a crisp green salad would be an ideal accompaniment.
This article endeavours to explain the process of how to balance the water of domestic swimming pools and spas. This is by no means a complete bible of pool care but will hopefully remove some of the myths and clarify the basics.
In a series of articles, writer James Clay combines two delightful past-times Gardening and Cocktail Drinking. This month, with his usual comedy and charm, he tells us how to make the ultimate festive drink Mulled Wine, offers some Christmas gift suggestions, and explains why gardeners like manure so much!...
Writer James Clay combines two delightful past-times Gardening and Cocktail Drinking. He tells us about his favourite autumn drink, ‘The Algonquin', which he says "is very simple and really wonderful on cooler October evenings."...
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If you're considering buying a property in the Languedoc Roussillon this year, chances are that you'll already have a good idea about where in the region you want it to be, that's why we've created dedicated location specific property sales pages for the main property hotspots in the region - "Languedoc Roussillon property sales links"
The Rhône region is not only a great place to visit during the winter months, but a beautiful place to holiday in summer. If you are thinking of buying there, read our article to discover the best areas to own a property during the summer.
Your guide to events, sporting competitions, festivals, concerts, plays, and conventions in the Pays de la Loire.
It was the summer of 2005.
My husband, Tony, and I were somewhat disillusioned with England and wanted very much to do something different with our lives.
We also still had a mortgage and were approaching the dreaded middle age.
At FrenchEntrée Languedoc-Roussillon we often get emails or phone calls from prospective property hunters looking for information about buying and selling property in the region. Here we take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions and get feedback from the agents who we work with.
If you’re newly settling into the Pays de la Loire, chances are that you’re going to want to meet people, make some friends, or just get out of the house for a while. There are a variety of different organisations for you to check out, all with different aspects and objectives.
SOS Help is a listening service for English speakers in France. Whatever the problem, they are there to take your call every day from 3pm to 11pm. Your call is confidential, you remain anonymous and listeners are non-judgmental.
D-I-Y in the Loire Renovating a house in France, from building methods to products used, can often be very different...
It was thirty odd years ago as a married couple with a mortgage, little money and a very young family, and after spending many years camping in England, We decided to take what was then a massive decision.......
Taking its name from the 800-mile long river that runs through it, the Pays de la Loire covers a diverse region.
The Loire-Atlantique and Vendee have lovely harbours and sandy beaches, while inland, the Loire valley has beautiful rolling countryside, fairytale chateaux, and vineyards producing some of the best wines anywhere. The Loire is a thriving region...
The excitement of owning French property had not diminished. The cooling off period had passed and we had sent the 10% deposit to the Notaires office.......
We decided very early during our renovation, that time would not be an issue, our renovation had to be enjoyable and not just all about work. .......
Coral Luke talks about why she decided to retire to Burgundy with her husband. Some regions, she said, felt "inundated with British people and what we didn’t want was to move to Britain with the sun".
[IMAGE-MISSING]Hilary and Arthur Moore were pretty certain they wanted to move to France. But to be sure - and to know that they had chosen the right part of France - they rented first. Here Arthur explains why it was the best thing they could have done.
[IMAGE-MISSING]For the French it's quite common to get your own home built. Now more and more Britons are considering the same option in France. David Murray, author of a new book on the subject, explains how to go about it
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[IMAGE-MISSING]With the cost of energy rising, it’s more important than ever to find the most effecting ways of heating and providing energy for your house. Marc Asker of EcoPower considers the options and gives some practical advice
With the cost of energy rising, it’s more important than ever to find the most effecting ways of heating and providing energy for your house. In the second of two articles Marc Asker of EcoPower looks at the options for renewable energy in your French home
If you're bringing a dog or cat to France you need to know about these portentially fatal pests and diseases that may not be found in your country of origin...
Despite no professional horticultural experience, Charles and Charlotte Liddell moved to France and opened a nursery selling David Austin roses. Here, Charlotte tells the story of their first year - and gives their tips for growing roses successfully
Buying a property at auction has long been both an exciting and rewarding way of acquiring cheap real estate. Whether its a foreclosure, repossession or simply someone wanting to off load their property quickly for whatever reason.
Although it doesn’t seem possible, it is a year to the day since I posted the first of my garden meanderings and I would like to thank the folk out there who have read them...
Welcome to another monthly update from The Celtic Herbalist. These monthly bulletins cover the development of the Celtic Herbalist's gardens based on a four and a half acres farmstead on the Causses ...
The Midi-Pyrenees is the largest region in France, and possibly the most diverse, stretching from the undulating charm of the Dordogne valley in the north to the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees in the south...
After a terrible house move in England and just one too many snarl ups on the M25 our decision was made, Burgundy was no longer just the place we went to for holidays, we were going to make the BIG move.
We all know that wine is made from grapes not meat. So what is vegetarian wine? Well - some wines are not suitable for vegetarians due to the use of animal products during production.
Frances and David Wilkinson retired to France in 2006 and love their new life which is full of new things as well as more time, less stress and good friends - French and British. Read their inspiring stories...
The vast selection on offer at cheese stalls throughout the region can be quite daunting, Emilie Broudy-Masson tells us the best way to enjoy French cheese and has a few suggestions on where to start..........
The department of the Creuse is situated in the center of France, within the region of Limousin.
Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution