LIKE everywhere in Europe, used waste water cannot be discharged in France without appropriate treatment either via a private waste water treatment system or a municipal waste water plant, writes Keith Lacey. There are two main types of water treatment plants: - Assainissement Non Collectif (ANC) that are all privately... Read more →
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Airline ticket price transparency agreement
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today welcomed steps taken by most airlines to ensure their websites display airfares in a clear way including all compulsory taxes, fees and charges up front. This ensures consumers understand the price of flights they intend to book and are able to make... Read more →
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The Tuilières hydroelectric dam and fish lift
Updated 29/10/2016 FOR something the size of a hydroelectric plant, the Tuilières dam in the Dordogne keeps its visitor centre pretty well hidden. The dam and adjoining fish ladder, or more accurately fish lift, are found on the D660 between Lalinde and Bergerac and after stopping in a small car... Read more →
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Business network in Brittany launches
BUSINESS owners in Brittany may want to check out a networking club which has recently started in the region. Synergienet wants to bring together businesses to help promote their work between themselves and the public. The network hopes to attract both English and French speaking businesses, with a meeting set... Read more →
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Indice des prix - Journal du Net Economie
Indice des prix En janvier 2011, l'indice des prix à la consommation progresse de 0,3% sur un mois et de 1,8% sur un an. Publié le 23/02/2011 via www.journaldunet.com Read more →
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Milling around at the Filature de Belves
Updated 29/10/2016 THERE are some seriously spiky machines in the Filature de Belvès, but they are not there to squeeze out a confession, only to start the process of spinning wool. The spinning mill sits beneath the hill on top of which stands the Dordogne town of Belvès, and it... Read more →
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Pension lump sums now taxed in France
Until now, foreign pension lump sums received by French residents were not taxed in France. However, starting 1st January 2011, lump sum payments from pension funds (whether local or overseas) are now taxable in France. If you take your lump sum because of an ‘accident of life’ (unemployment, invalidity, death... Read more →
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Prats-du-Périgord, the Dordogne, a walk
TAKE a peaceful stroll around the small Dordogne village of Prats-du-Périgord*, but keep an eye out for the speedy Nordic Walkers as they stride past. There are a number of walks around the quiet village of Prats-du-Périgord that take you up and down the gentle surrounding hills, through thick woods... Read more →
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Chambres d’hôte business registration rules
The fiscal and business status of those who run a chambre d’hôte has been a bone of contention for decades, primarily because the law itself is contradictory, and application of the law inconsistent between the local tax offices and the Chambres des Commerce. The loi de financement de la sécurité... Read more →
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French language course from the Foreign Service Institute
DEPENDING upon how you prefer learning languages, you might want to take a look over the courses developed by the US government and made available by the Foreign Service Institute. Online courses are offered up in a number of languages, including French, and provide .pdf documents alongside MP3 audio files.... Read more →
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