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13th March 2010

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Reviews of books about life and property in France

We are reviewing books about travel, buying French property and life in France. If you have a publication for review please get in touch with the Editor.

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A personal finance check-up for Brits retiring to France

Hannah BeechamHannah Beecham, one of the most experienced journalists in the expatriate finance sector has published a new book Expat Money the only available guide to expatriate finance and we have an exclusive offer for FrenchEntrée readers. more...

Book of the Month

White Stone Black Wine

White Stone Black WineThis beautifully written book is both informative and enchanting. The author shares what it is like to live life among the ancient vineyards of the Quercy Blanc. more...

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Book Cover - 'Speak the Culture: France' This book will take you on a journey, to explore the people, the culture and the lifestyles which have built and shaped the colourful French nation. more...

Your Glove Box Guide to Troublefree Motoring - France

This handy size ( 6" x 8") motoring guide could be invaluable for all those who venture onto the French highway... more...

Au Revoir Angleterre

The British experience of ex-pat life

book coverThis book from White Ladder Press isn't the usual story of 'how I left England and now life is perfect' that you might expect from the title... more...

Out of Your Townie Mind

By Richard Craze

Out of Your Townie Mind is useful reading for Brits intent on leaving the UK to live the good life in the French countryside... more...

The Vendée and Surrounding Area

Making the most of it

vendee book coverAngela Bird has written a number of books on the Vendée and this is the latest edition of her popular guide. The book says that she has 35 years of experience in the Vendée and she seems to know the area well, with all its little hidden gems... more...

Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong

Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be WrongThis book is, quite simply, essential reading for anyone planning to live in France or who wants to find out what makes France and the French tick. Despite the tongue-in-cheek title this is not one of those light-weight “aren’t the French funny” books of anecdotes and quirky personal histories... more...

How to renovate a house in France

FrenchEntrée book review

How to renovate a house in France This new book from Ascent Publishing is a really welcome and original addition to the numerous books about French property. It comes at a time when more and more people are finding the price of French property has increased and to keep within their budget they need to spend some time and money on renovation. But even if prices are within your budget, if you dream of an old French property for a holiday home or a permanent move then the chances are you'll find yourself involved in renovation and restoration at some point. Read the full review
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