MOVE to the South of France? You must be joking!
Well, he wasn’t and eighteen months later, here we still are, my husband, two children and I, still struggling to make ends meet, but enjoying a much better quality of life than I could have imagined. Writes Ione Harrison.
FOR many artists the appeal of heading to Paris and establishing a reputation within their field sees many head to the capital city.
But the challenge of actually moving to a new place, as well as find the people in the know, can see many head back home before they have found their feet.
IN the rush to start afresh in France some things can be left behind.
One of these may be the thoughts and feelings of other members of the family, especially those of the children who may have had no say in the decision to move.
THE Daily Telegraph’s Paris-based correspondent Colin Randall features in the latest This French Life podcast.
In it he talks about his life in France, offers his thoughts about the differences between the UK and French press and how he became the newspaper’s representative in the country.
FINANCE minister Thierry Breton undertook the official opening of a department at the Dordogne tax office aimed at Brits living there.
The English-language service has been running for some time but the French government has clearly seen the potential of helping Brits set up businesses in the Dordogne.
Contact details for the Dordogne tax office.
BEAUJOLAIS is not just about drinking a light red in summer or a Nouveau on the third Thursday in November.
Beaujolais is much, much more and yet who really knows the other side to this undiscovered region? Writes Amanda Bouet-Cook.
RECENTLY the Mail on Sunday highlighted changes to the conveyancing process in France that will allow UK solicitors to handle the entire process.
An EU ruling means the monopoly position enjoyed by French notaires has been broken and should see fees fall.
Although the majority of monies collected by notaires are government taxes, their own fees are around one per cent.
David Anderson, of Anderson Sykes, claimed the new rules would see greater competition.
IT was interesting to hear Tony Blair’s plans to build a sense of respect amongst people in the UK and wonder if he had ever cast a jealous eye towards France?
Although the French way of life has been rocked by the violent riots of last year one of the things that appeals to many about France is that manners and good behaviour still count.
THE stresses and strains of the festive season, coupled with life in a different country, can have a negative impact on even the most optimistic person.
What with a language to learn, a wage to earn and friends to make, the dream move to France can soon turn into a nightmare.
A SELECTION of books with a French twist.
There are a range of titles available on buying in France, the Dordogne, language courses and more…