THERE are a number of downloadable .pdf documents on This French Life that may prove useful as they cover issues such as local taxes, property purchases, education and even flying safely.
So I’ve brought them together onto the one page so that you can access them whenever you want by saving them to your computer.
The files are in .pdf format and will open on all PC and Mac computers, if the file does not open you will need to download the Adobe reader software.
I WOULD imagine many of us have moved home at some time or another and for varying reasons, writes Coral Luke.
Whether it be for work, to have more space or as an investment, you decided a move would be a pretty good idea.
But for some people a move is often undertaken in response to a negative situation rather than a positive one, and usually it never solves the problems that they believed would disappear in a new environment.
HOPEFULLY most people won’t just up sticks and head to France, instead they will undertake a little thought and reading in advance to help make a success of a move.
There are many books on moving to France, but one written recently by journalist Patricia Mansfield-Divine may prove helpful as it brings together her experience of having lived in France since 1999.
You may recognise Patricia’s name from magazines about France as her work has appeared in many titles, and you will also have seen her comments across many forums and internet messageboards offering tips on French life.
PENNY Zoldan is one of the most recognised names in the world of French property and is a regular contributor to magazine and newspaper articles.
Since starting Latitudes French Property Agents in 1989, Penny has helped thousands of people find a new home in France, and that experience has also been condensed into a book, Buying Property in France (see review).
Here Penny offers her thoughts on what the coming year may hold for people looking to buy in France and why the country has such an appeal to many.
France is incomparable to any other country in terms of diversity of architecture, types of properties and variety of terrain and facilities in the different regions.
TO the strains of accordion music and the songs of Edith Piaf, thousands of people strolled around the exhibition hall at Olympia, in London, taking in The France Show.
IF your home is heated by fioul and you are living on a very low income then government support is available towards the payment of bills.
Householders who were not required to pay any income tax in 2006, and who have filled up their heating system from November 10 and up until January 31 can apply for a €150 assistance package.
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I RECEIVED an email yesterday asking if I knew how to get hold of instruction booklets for France Telecom telephones – I enjoy such challenges.
Naturally I thought a quick search of Google would do it, unfortunately the results are dominated by a website that is rather cumbersome to operate, but there is a section on the France Telecom website that is much simpler.
Its Notices des Produits page lists phones by manufacturer and then product name, with the manuals available in .pdf format so you can print particular pages off, or just save the document to your computer.
IT is important to consider what impact a move to France will have on your life, here Beryl Brennan casts an eye over some of the key things to consider.
“We don’t need to know what your condition is, your disease, whether or not you use a wheelchair, have a sensory or physical impairment ; these are not important, we try not to label you, we try not to ask, all we need to know is that you want to go on holiday.”
As a disabled person, this is music to the ears. What a disabled person wants is to be accepted in exactly the same way as everyone else. They want people to see past the wheelchair, the walking stick, the hearing aid and guide dog; they want to be seen for exactly who they are; themselves.
IF you want to take in a dash of France and all things French, then The France Show is on at London’s Olympia, from January 18 – 20.
The event is set to appeal to everyone from those looking for a second home to families planning a ski holiday, couples seeking a romantic short break, or people simply keen to sample gastronomic treats from crepes to fine wines and cheeses.
And if you pre-register on The France Show website you can claim up to six £8 tickets free of charge.
