THE wood business is the third largest employer in the Dordogne and the evidence of this is clear as roadside verges are piled high with logs.
Author: Craig McGinty
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Working the wood yard
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Take a look at Burgundy
ALTHOUGH the Burgundy region is known for its wine it also has a history and character that may appeal to property hunters. -
Taking a walkabout
GIVING your holiday home website that something a little different is key to making you stand out from the crowd. -
From email to H-vans
THE internet has allowed many people to head to France and still carry on their work with businesses back in the UK. -
Switched on to satellite TV
FRANCE is rightly proud of its artistic culture but unfortunately this does not often extend to its television programmes.Evening schedules are often dominated by two-hour long talk shows, dubbed American series and excruciatingly drawn out musical ‘spectaculars’.
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The burning questions
SARAH Turner, 34, is an English speaking agent commercial, selling houses in conjunction with a large immobilier in southwest France, writes Tracey Smith. -
Changing village life
THE Telegraph website provides an interesting look at the growing number of people from the UK moving to France and the impact they have on crumbling villages. -
Be in when you’re out
ONE of the things you should consider when using a website to promote your holiday home is to automate as much of it as possible. -
Easing the strain of French life
ALTHOUGH many people head to France hoping to get away from the stresses and strains of life this sometimes does not happen. -
OK pour le chien
DOGS have a real place in French life, be they muscular gun-dogs chasing down wild boar or little poodles draped over a chic arm in a café.