News of a government scheme going round offering roof insulation for the symbolic sum of 1€ (Isolation à 1 euro) IS genuine, put in place to encourage homeowners to improve the energy consumption!
Translated from the original by Sophie Amiel Hazell IRISES : 480 varieties for sale at Saint Michel de Cuxa – Codalet (near Prades) The iris garden located at Saint Michel de Cuxa’s Abbey has welcomed…
Special promotion on this easy-to-install heat pump from Astral, compatible with most installations.
Whether you are moving to France, have lived here for a while or you’re just interested in how gas and electricity differs between France and the United Kingdom, this may be of interest.
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Admin Silence is Golden « Le silence de l’administration vaut accord » In order to lighten the burden of French admin (which has a bit of a reputation for being over the top), a recent…
Transition Energétique and Tax Refunds. As part of the government’s strategy to reduce reliance on fossil and cut CO2 emissions the Crédit Impôt system has been simplified and streamlined. Basically any work that…
A hummingbird ? A butterfly ? No – it is a moth! by Anna Stöckl A hummingbird hawkmoth in its typical hovering position feeding from a flower. You have probably seen this…
“How do I watch thee, let me count the ways” An update on UK television in the Pyrénées-Orientales By Allan Wallis The satellites that broadcast British terrestrial channels (BBC, ITV etc.) have now all been…