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.
Category: Business
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Working the wood yard
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Putting the fitness into France
GETTING the French into shape is a challenge fitness instructor Becky Jeffery is ready to accept. -
Totting up your income tax
THE end of February is notable in France as the deadline for the submission of your yearly accounts of taxable income. -
Repat advice for your car
IT’S simple enough to drive a UK car in France, however long-term they can become a burden.But one British man who spotted this niche now takes the stress out of being stuck with a right-hand-drive car.
Mike Boden and his wife ran two car dealerships in South Wales before heading to the Cahors region to enjoy its vineyards and dramatic scenery.
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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. -
On track to a carte grise
IF you spend a great deal of time in France it may be worthwhile buying a left hand drive car, that’s the easy part, the challenge is the paperwork.Just like the UK you need to be the registered owner of the car and for that you need to apply for your carte grise.
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Listen while you learn
THANKS to the internet the chance to brush up on your French language skills is just a few clicks away. -
From rock and roll to bricks and mortar
TRACY Ravard brings people’s dreams to life by helping English buyers find their ideal home in the Dordogne.
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From summer days to business plans
LONG summer holidays in Villefranche du Périgord meant a fresh start in France was like a homecoming for one Englishwoman.
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Checking up on a chequebook
AT last it had arrived, the post woman had delivered my chequebook and I was now a member of the financial world.