Pause Poitou Charentes

Through the Lens - May

Last year we had our sewage system upgraded to comply with French regulations. As a result half of my beautiful old orchard type of garden was turned into a building site.

Which is your favourite village in France?

During June, we will know the answer - when France 2 broadcasts the results during a show on prime time.

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Cruise, dine and learn about wine, all for £65

French ferry company Brittany Ferries is offering wine lovers the chance to deepen their knowledge of wine and winemaking by taking a one-day wine-themed minicruise.

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Beating the banks at Currency Exchange

Karl Sieha of Currencies Direct takes a look at ensuring how to get it right with your overseas money transfers

French property prices over-valued by 39% !

According to data just released by The Economist , France is the second most over-valued property market in Europe and the fifth most over-valued in the world. The publication shows in their global pric...