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THE British public’s obsession with second homes looks set to continue, but property in the UK may prove more popular than somewhere abroad. The number of people with second properties in Britain, rather than overseas, is on course to rise by 24 per cent, or 77,000 homes, over the next... Read more →
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IF can sometimes be a little daunting setting up a holiday home in France especially if you have only a little experience. Questions about ways to promote your home, regulations that have to be met and what style of bedding to use are just some of the things that are... Read more →
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IF you have not previously received the UK’s winter fuel allowance, which can be paid to those living in France, then now is the time to get your claim in. And if you are making a new application, and the forms are received by September 23, you will get the... Read more →
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I HAVE reviewed a number of books about moving to France which cover buying a home, installing services and a whole range of other important points. A selection of the most popular books I’ve taken a look at include: More France Please, We’re British, by Helena Frith Powell. Au Revoir... Read more →
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TODAY Jean-Marc takes us on a tour of the Loire Valley that is well known for its white wine, but it is also home to a special red, the Chinon. To listen to the show you can either click on the link below and the file should automatically start playing,... Read more →
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RISING oil prices has seen the French government convene an extraordinary meeting to tackle the problem. Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin was joined by minister for the economy Thierry Breton, the transport minister Dominique Perben and environment minister Nelly Ollin. Fuel prices have risen by around 16 per cent over... Read more →
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AT least once a week there is a story in the newspapers of a couple who have sold up and headed to France to ‘live the dream’. Often they are quite formulaic articles so it is good to see one that offers some useful advice and information, as well as... Read more →
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IN today's podcast we take a look at the Rolle grape variety found in the south of France and Corsica. To listen to the show you can either click on the link below and the file should automatically start playing, or right click and save the file directly to your... Read more →
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CAR boot sales, or vide greniers, are to come under the beady eye of French tax inspectors to try and weed out the dodgy dealers. The sales are popular the length and breadth of France but were originally meant for people to empty their attics and make a few pennies.... Read more →
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SHARE your photographs of France with others in the thisfrenchlife photo album on Flickr. This free service allows you to display your pics to friends and relations as well as highlight them in this site’s album. I will pick some of the best photographs to feature on the site and... Read more →
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