IF your restoration project is taking up more time than you planned, then spare a thought for Michel Guyot.
He has set himself the task of building a 13th Century castle in the Burgundy countryside using just the tools and techniques of the time.
Michel Guyot and a team of experts scoured the French countryside to find castles from a similar period so that they could draw up plans of their own.
WHEN buying a French property it sometimes helps to be reassured by the experience of others.
And interviews with people who have bought a place in France are one of the main features in a new book.
The French Property Buyer’s Handbook, by Natalie Avella, provides a range of useful information covering everything from tax to notaires; solar power to car insurance.
EACH year the town of Belves, in the Dordogne region, travels back in time.
INSURANCE is big business in France with many companies keen to attract new customers and extend existing policies.
WHAT makes France tick? It is a question many people ask themselves after spending some time in the country.
They wonder how the government gets away with supporting so many struggling businesses, whilst other European countries face the cold winds of market forces.
SOMETIMES the chance to capture a touch of the countryside turns up in the most bizarre situations.
After a hot summer’s day the sun was setting over the far hills and underneath this cow – an opportunity not to be missed.
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IF you are looking to start a business in France rules, regulations and red-tape will have to be crossed.
The importance of doing your research and finding useful advice is vital, but tracking it down on the internet can be a challenge.
IT takes hours of map reading and meticulous attention to detail to ensure a successful Tour de France, and that’s just the spectators.
TRAVELLING with your pet to France can be a fraught experience for both you and your animal.
A SURVEY by Norwich Union claims that nearly three quarters of people dream of owning a second home abroad and they’d be prepared to pay £130,000 on average for a property.