THE north east corner of France has experienced very heavy rain over the past few days, with many rivers bursting their…
Guide to electricity in your French home
WITH winter on our French doorsteps it only seems like yesterday that many parts of the country were experiencing severe cold…
Call of the Golden Oriole from the treetops
A WARM sunny afternoon and from deep within the trees the sound of the Golden Oriole can be heard. Although not…
Writing letters in French for problems and complaints
IF you need to end an internet contract or maybe write a letter of complaint about a service, then more than…
Honey and mohair sent to market
THE Sunday market at Cazals, in the Lot, is a feast of colour and sounds, but one stall in particular sparkles.…
Support from Alcoholics Anonymous in France
FOR many people the wines of France are one of the reasons for visiting and living in this wonderful country, writes…
British double decker buses exiled in France
BEING exiled in France out of choice, and being a UK bus enthusiast since at least the age of eight years…
Septic tank changes for property sales in France
SINCE the turn of the year a report on the condition of a property’s septic tank, if it has one, has…
Waste water and sewage treatment in France
LIKE everywhere in Europe, used waste water cannot be discharged in France without appropriate treatment either via a private waste water…
Electricity In Your French House – an English guide
RENOVATING a house in France can sometimes leave you up to your elbows in wires, bits of wood and dust. So…