OUT in the woods this morning and the sound of the cuckoo rolled around the quiet hillside (click thumbnail image to enlarge).
I was able to get a short recording of its song, as well as the bark of a deer.
And hopefully it brings a little of the French countryside to your computer.
THE Expatica France website is long-established and provides advice on both living and working in the country, with executives employed by multi-nationals a key audience.
Of course much of this information is also useful for those looking to live permanently in France, with helpful advice on the administrative side of things often a click away.
MOTORSPORT journalist Joe Saward normally spends his time covering Grand Prix races around the world.
But when as a junior reporter he looked to tell the story of three racing drivers from the 20s and 30s who went on to help the Resistance in France, he had little idea of the challenges ahead.
ALTHOUGH it is possible to visit many of the chateaux found across France, both their restoration and day-to-day upkeep can be a real challenge.
But that is what Marnie de Vanssay has taken on by bringing the family home of her husband, which dates from the 14th Century, back to life.
I AM set to chat with Allan Beswick on BBC Radio Manchester on Wednesday afternoon at around 1pm; you can listen online if near a computer.
I will be talking about blogs and how representatives of charitable groups, business owners and individuals can use them to publish their words, video and experiences.
And I’ve told myself not to get too animated about it all and gas on endlessly, like I do to most people when I get onto this subject.
IN the latest This French Life podcast I chat with Susie Hollands who has established both a business and artists’ network in Paris.
The fact that she has done this in a little under three years is proof that with plenty of determination a dream move to France can become a reality.
WRITER Susie Kelly features in the latest This French Life podcast and tells us about her new book A Perfect Circle.
Due out in March it plots the route Susie took around the circumference of France with her husband and two dogs in a struggling camper van.
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.
DAILY Telegraph columnist Michael Wright left behind his career as a theatre critic in London to head to the Limousin, deep in the heart of France.
In this podcast Michael tells us about the pleasures of life in France, why he left the media world behind and gives us a sneaky peek into the book he has written that is due out next year.
IF you have ever stood in front of a row of wine bottles and wondered how to read the different labels, then today’s podcast is for you.
Listen to Jean-Marc’s hints and tips on what to look out for and please feel free to leave any comments at the end of this article.