When in France….

France is the most visited country in the world so you would think that we would be familiar with French cultural idiosyncrasies but many of us still struggle to do ‘the right thing’ when in France. So here’s some pointers:

Christmas – Let’s start with seasonal differences as it’s that . . . → Read More: When in France….

Golf in the Pyrénées

I am not a golfer (at least not since I gave my father concussion when he was teaching me how to hold a club age 9) but, if I were, this is where I would want to play golf. It may only be a nine hole course but what it lacks in . . . → Read More: Golf in the Pyrénées

The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

When planning to buy a house in France, whether for holidays or to live permanently, there is no doubt that one of the most important criteria is the quality of life in the region combined with the style and affordability of the houses, the climate, the people and, of course, the food . . . → Read More: The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte

France sadly had it’s Beeching moment as did many other European countries, predominantly in the 1950s and 60s, when train travel came to be viewed as an unprofitable business rather than a much needed service and hence many smaller lines were taken out of service. This of course resulted in many unintended . . . → Read More: Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte