IN the 1970s the French government introduced the leaseback scheme for property purchases to boost investment in the tourist industry.
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A look at French leaseback schemes
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A French summer wedding
THE sunshine had come out to ensure the wedding of footballer Benji and his wife-to-be Sabine had the perfect backdrop. -
Field of French poppies stretching far
AT this time of year in south west France the roadside verges are dotted with clusters of poppies.But in a field beside a road to Cahors, the blood red poppies have thrown a veil over the tall grass.
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A striking night show
AS I am sat here this evening a thunderstorm is rumbling across the Dordogne countryside.And with a touch of patience and a heavy dose of luck I was able to capture a lightning bolt against the night sky.
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Working the wood yard
THE wood business is the third largest employer in the Dordogne and the evidence of this is clear as roadside verges are piled high with logs. -
Take a look at Burgundy
ALTHOUGH the Burgundy region is known for its wine it also has a history and character that may appeal to property hunters. -
Taking a walkabout
GIVING your holiday home website that something a little different is key to making you stand out from the crowd. -
From email to H-vans
THE internet has allowed many people to head to France and still carry on their work with businesses back in the UK. -
Switched on to satellite TV
FRANCE is rightly proud of its artistic culture but unfortunately this does not often extend to its television programmes.Evening schedules are often dominated by two-hour long talk shows, dubbed American series and excruciatingly drawn out musical ‘spectaculars’.
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The burning questions
SARAH Turner, 34, is an English speaking agent commercial, selling houses in conjunction with a large immobilier in southwest France, writes Tracey Smith.