It looks like the ski slopes of the high Pyrenees will be postponing their opening day, due to the recent mild climate, which has not so far created the necessary conditions for good…
MOUNTAIN MAMA IN LES ANGLES Christmas is just around the corner and most of my shopping is done. The Christmas puds are made and chutney, pickles and fruits are jarred, bottled and packed.…
What should property buyers do when it comes to getting advice? The purchase of a property in France involves a substantial financial commitment, yet too often buyers know surprisingly little about the product…
A pet is for life, not just for Christmas! Ten Commandments for owning a dog 1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful…
La poste - Post offices in France The French village post office is a bit of a national institution. The fact that you can still find one in most small villages is really rather nice,…
FRENCH LIFE Property sellers beware Oliver and Lisa Philips tell their story In 2006 we bought an apartment in Collioure as a holiday home and investment for our retirement. Now in our 60s,…
The ministry of ‘Ecologie, Développement durable, Transports et Lodgement has updated scrapping incentive for oil and gas fired boilers older than 15 years.
October 2014 – NOW OUT AND TO BE FOUND IN LOCAL CINEMAS Vie sauvage Feature film written and produced by Cedric Kahn Co Filming to take place from July 15 to August 29, 2013…
Taxe d’habitation (Residency tax) and audiovisuel public (TV licence) payment deadline If you do NOT pay the above by direct debit, you have until midnight Monday, November 17th, 2014 to pay. Both are on…
CONTEST « VICTOIRES DU PAYSAGE » : TWO CATALAN GARDENS ARE FINALISTS For the past 4 years, the french national contest « Les Victoires du Paysage » has rewarded the best gardens. This…