Living in Brittany
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Living in Brittany, Real Life Stories
Interested in living in Brittany? Here we have stories from people who have decided to settle in Brittany. Read about their experiences of living in Brittany.
Christ Church, Brittany
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"I love photographing old buildings"
Beverley Middleton photographs France
Beverley and Scott Middleton bought a holiday home in Brittany in 2005. Here, the couple tell us how after viewing 35 houses in 10 days, they fell in love with a property near Carhaix in central Brittany - a part of the world that also inspires Bev's passion for photography.
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Need help integrating into the Breton community?
The AIKB (Association Intégration Kreiz Breizh) was founded five years ago by a group of people with a common interest, to help newcomers integrate into the Breton community. Today the AIKB has a membership of over 450 families and caters for many different needs.
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Shopping in Brittany
Your guide to shops and shopping in Brittany
Despite being generally very rural, Brittany has a wealth of excellent shops. From out-of-town malls, to quaint town centre boutiques, to farm shops and markets, you'll find everything you need in the region, even if it's British produce that you're missing...
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Running a gite in Brittany
C’est ma vie
Jill Harrison runs a gîte business in Brittany. Having spent the past 10 years in France, she considers how life has changed since she left the UK behind for a farmhouse in France and offers an insight into what it takes to be in business.
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Working from home in Brittany
Nicky Whenman moved from Essex to Malestroit in Brittany six years ago. Here, she tells FrenchEntrée why she chose to settle in the region and how she found a way to work from home so she could be there for her children.
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Teaching French in Morbihan
ParlezviteLanguage School
My love of languages began at the age of 14 when I would spend my holidays with an amazingly kind French / Belgian family in Le Havre. I later went on to study French at university and do two language teaching qualifications...
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A Summer Cruise Aboard “Crazy Diamond” - Part 1
A four month tour of Western France |
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The foundations of a new life in Brittany
Richard Myszka shares his experiences
When I was preparing to emigrate to France I said to myself, 'I’ll give it six months, then if it didn't work out I’ll go back with no regrets...
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House Blessing of 'The Well' at Landebia
Glyn and Maureen Dew hold a Celtic style house blessing ceremony
After renovating their French properties most British homeowners take pleasure in inviting their neighbours and friends, and even their builders, to a 'house-warming' party, with a feast of food and ...
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