Search results for: win
How does it feel to move to France when you're a child? To leave behind all that is familiar for a country you may know little about, and where you don't speak the language?
Plus! What to do - and not do - to help your child adjust
This month has been completely focused on the floor and I am pleased to say we have finally got it all out. Physically it has been really hard going but ...
"Summer time and the living is easy". July is the month when you can reap the benefits of all the hard work that you have put in May and June. With the heat the grass isn’t growing, so the mower only needs to come out once every week or ten days to top the weeds...
June has got to be the month of the rose. Everywhere you go now there are roses in full bloom, some of the most delightful peering over the tops of old stone walls. Roses are resilient plants – we know of abandoned houses that are almost ruins ...
"Summer time and the living is easy". July is the month when you can reap the benefits of all the hard work that you have put in May and June. With the heat the grass isn’t growing, so the mower only needs to come out once every week or ten days to top the weeds...
June has got to be the month of the rose. Everywhere you go now there are roses in full bloom, some of the most delightful peering over the tops of old stone walls. Roses are resilient plants – we know of abandoned houses that are almost ruins ...
Stephen Leitch continues his cautionary tale of getting a new house built in the Lot. After a year of battling through the minefields of French bureaucracy, architect’s sloth and planners lethargy to achieve the full planning permissions, the building can finally get underway...
Is the Tarn the hidden treasure of the south-west France? Phil Frogham, from agency Abitasud in Realmont, explores why the department might appeal to house-hunters. Discover the many advantages of owning a property in the Tarn.
This spot is for favourite recipes - particularly vegetarian versions of French classics.
Please let us have yours.
Lot resident and regular Forum contributor Papibryn shares some of the results of his research into alternative energy solutions for homes in south west France. In this article he outlines the options for solar heating.
Why is it that a day spent in the garden is so satisfying? When I came in I was dirty, tired, bloody but unbowed – and now, after a shower and with a glass of the red stuff - Cahors bien sûr – by my side I feel the glow of a job well done.
Why is it that a day spent in the garden is so satisfying? When I came in I was dirty, tired, bloody but unbowed – and now, after a shower and with a glass of the red stuff - Cahors bien sûr – by my side I feel the glow of a job well done.
abstract.jpg "hanson home")
Steve Hanson and his wife Fiona arrived in France with the dream of having a small-holding that would make them as self-sufficient as possible while providing an income. Here's how they did it...
From Gaul to the modern day, here's how the French language developed. And why is it that there are so many French words in English...
It is now the end of March. The roof is completely finished and we’re absolutely thrilled with it. It looks great and it feels like a big step in the right direction. As we had thought (and hoped), the back tiles were in really good condition so were able to reuse ...
The leaseback system in France is increasingly popular with British buyers. Here businesswoman Lyndsey Gresham describes why she bought a leaseback flat and what the process involves
There's no need to waste your grass cuttings - here's how to use them in your garden. Also, natural control for slugs and snails and advice on the care of bulbs during dry summers
The fact that the northern Languedoc-Roussillon department of Lozere has largely been ignored by typical non-French property buyers is now becoming one of its most charming assets. This is the part of the region where you can truly get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life!
"Lozere Property Guide"
Buying or borrowing a horse or pony can be very rewarding and great fun. No matter what level you’re at or what sport you enjoy, you should find a huge choice in Normandy if you know where to start looking. Too much temptation...
The competition circuit in France can be very different to what you are used to in the UK, but can be just as much fun and is a great way of improving your French. Here are some pointers to get you started...
Moving to France is a big step whatever age you are. But there are some issues that are more like to affect those retiring or planning to retire. Elaine Douglas gives advice on what to expect and how to deal with it.
This forgotten corner of the Languedoc-Roussillon is well worth exploring for its combination of beautiful countryside, picturesque winemaking villages and value for money property.
Every once in a blue moon, while on my travels with Mrs Sandford, I make the mistake of driving into a town or city I don't know looking for a place to eat. So, here a little gem in Nimes for your address book in case you find yourself wandering its pretty streets! "Le Bouchon du Marché"
One of the many varieties of fish readily available in Brittany is the whiting or merlan...
With a tradition of good food and regular eating habits, France has traditionally suffered less from obesity than most other European nations. But as Charles Bremner, Paris correspondent for The Times reports, this is changing
Topic host Trevor Bridge on what it is like to be a legume-eater in the land of the boudin-munching carnivore. An essential piece of equipment: a sense of humour!
Départements:Allier (03), Cantal (15), Haute-Loire (43), Puy-de-Dôme (63)
Do you like the great outdoors and dramatic landscapes on your doorstep? Do you want to avoid expat enclaves and well-trodden tourist ...
The Planning permission has come through, boundaries marked, timbers removed and the roof is off. FrenchEntrée-Limousin catch up with Stuart and Lorraine as they tackle their cow shed.....
The Minervois is an area that ticks a lot of boxes when looking for an ideal property in the Languedoc: it has the wine, the climate, the beauty and the peacefulness many associate with the good life in the south of France. Read on to see if the Minervois is the area for your dream home in the sun. "Minervois Property"
Much has been written about great food and wine in France and specifically from the Dordogne. This region is famous for rich cuisine unique to the area. Think of exotic truffles, smooth foie gras, and aromatic walnut oil and you will think of the Dordogne...
So what are the local specialities of Normandy? And what’s actually in them? We demystify those untranslatable dishes and change your menu nightmare in to menu heaven!
| Teurgoule |  |
| A la Normande / Vallée d’Auge |  |
| Omelette – à la Mère Poulard |  |
| Joue de Bœuf |  |
| Andouille de Vire |  |
| Agneau de pré-salé |  |
| Tripes à la mode de Caen | .jpg){kind=small} |
