ALTHOUGH Johnny Halliday may have fled to Switzerland to dodge the French tax authorities, it is not an option open to many. So issues concerning... Read more →
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Come and join us! Nièvre
The Nièvre, by the sheer fact that it is the department with the largest proportion of the Morvan, is less populated than the other departments... Read more →
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Come and join us! l'Yonne
Burgundy is one of the largest regions of France and covers four departments l'Yonne, Nievre, Cote d'Or and Saone et Loire. Burgundy is also a... Read more →
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Winter arrives a bit earlier this year
Burgundy is well know for it's extremes. We get cold winters, hot summers and spectacular thunderstorms. Summer can see temperatures up to around 40 degrees... Read more →
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Drawn to France by dreams of past
A LIFE in the countryside, where manners and respect hold sway, are the main reasons people are keen to live in France. Often people will... Read more →
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You, me the gatepost and settling in
Our first house in France. At one and the same time it was exciting and scary. There was work to be done without doubt. The... Read more →
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Guide to French social security system
THE social security system in France is a complex beast with often two or more different organisations handling the simplest of operations. It can be... Read more →
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You, me and the gatepost!
My name is Coral Luke, I was born in Brighton Sussex in 19**! I am married to George and we are both retired. Well there... Read more →
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Cascade Catastrophe!
Take a quiet afternoon, you are talking as you tidy away the washing in the bedroom, when suddenly you hear a dripping noise. You check... Read more →
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Working under the truffle tree
MANY people head to France with a business idea or two in an attempt to ensure they can enjoy life in their new home. But... Read more →
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