ONE of the most firmly established English couples in Villefranche du Périgord are Godfrey and Joyce Burger.
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In the winter sunshine
WHEN the sun rises over a beautiful winter’s morning, without a cloud in the sky, the countryside near Villefranche du Périgord can be quite stunning. -
It’s Telethon time
THE Telethon is a two-day charity event supported by television and radio across the whole of France. -
High waters in Fumel
THE torrential rain that has hit the south east of France has fortunately not caused the same damage in the Dordogne and Lot regions. -
From rock and roll to bricks and mortar
TRACY Ravard brings people’s dreams to life by helping English buyers find their ideal home in the Dordogne.
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Ten year tilt at a windmill
WINDMILLS are not common in this area of France but photographer Didier Veysset has one in his back garden. -
From summer days to business plans
LONG summer holidays in Villefranche du Périgord meant a fresh start in France was like a homecoming for one Englishwoman.
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Portrait of a bastide
WHEN the band burst into the bar playing a medley of songs there was no doubt the town of Monflanquin was going to celebrate the fête de la Saint André in grand style. -
Checking up on a chequebook
AT last it had arrived, the post woman had delivered my chequebook and I was now a member of the financial world. -
Swimming pool rules to aid safety
TOUGH legislation will come into effect from January 1, 2004 in an attempt to make swimming pools in holiday homes safer.