Monthly Archives: February 2008

I was sent this article by the editor of a local magazine in Languedoc, blablablah, I understand the frustration this writer feels but would point out that living in France they are benefitting from a lot of things supported by … Continue reading →

When we first moved from the UK to France, nearly 20 years ago, I was working as a commercial photographer, most of my work was for advertising agencies in London – I also taught “Zone System” black and white photography … Continue reading →

Where do you find good people to do work, supervise and how much should they charge. === Good Evening Tony, I have just visited your web site and read some of the issues etc. I wonder if you could assist … Continue reading →

The Mediterranean climate in the South of France is really a wide diverisy of “micro climates” and these, combined with the huge variety of soils and minerals enable a fantastic range of plants,trees and flowers to thrive. The Southern France … Continue reading →

Capital gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of a property in France for any house which is not a principal home  starts at 16 percent up to 33 percent for non-EEC residents. It reduces by 10 percent a year after … Continue reading →

It is a pleasure hearing from regular readers and helping with questions over a period of time, I am glad some of the links and comments from others in the archives of these notes since 1997 have been useful – … Continue reading →

Many people dream of comingto stay in France for a sabbatical and immerse them selves in a different culture – the first need is accommodation. === Hi Tony, A friend, Kathleen, suggested I contact you about living in France for … Continue reading →

Starting and running any business in France takes dedication, contacts and paperwork – I love hearing from people who take the plunge and do this – if you go near Pierrereu – call in and be their customers. === Dear … Continue reading →

When we first came to live in the South of France in Languedoc, most villages had a lot of old properties which had been abandoned for generations and which some enterprising people bought up cheaply and renovated into holiday homes. … Continue reading →

I am in North East England today, almost under the shadow of “the Angle of the North”. It is interesting to see how close the sense of community and the lifestyleis to living in a village in the South of … Continue reading →