THERE are two types of local taxes in France and you will have to pay them if you buy a property.
Author: Craig McGinty
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Taxes on your home
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Schooling in France
A MAJOR worry for parents thinking of moving to France is what if the children don’t settle into their new school? -
Add sparkle to your site
GITE owners often spend a lot of money on setting up their website, wait for the torrent of bookings, only to end up very disappointed. -
Simple rules of the road
DRIVING around France can be a real pleasure compared to the clogged roads of the UK if you remember a few key points. -
A symmetrical sky
GIVING the day a true symmetry this evening’s sunset lit up the sky.
After the morning’s sunrise I headed to the hilltop behind my house hoping for another show.
I wasn’t disappointed and hopefully the shepherd will be delighted to.
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Permit for paperwork
IF you are likely to be spending more than three months in France then technically you need a residence permit or carte de séjour. -
Purple rays, purple rays
AS the sun rose this morning bands of colour stretched across the sky.
Deep reds and crystalline blues were infused with broad sweeping splashes of purple.
I just hope the shepherd’s warning doesn’t come true.
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A guiding hand
FOR visitors to the Dordogne a guidebook is essential because the choice of places to visit is immense.Almost every hilltop is crowned with a castle or chateau and the villages and towns hold many delights waiting to be discovered.
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A market day of delights
LIBOS market takes over the streets and alleyways of the town keeping the spirit of the French market alive. -
Put yourself about a bit
FOR many gîte owners in France a website is a key part of their marketing, but they are often missing a vital ingredient.