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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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Christ Church is primarily there for English speakers in France but all are welcome. Congregations meet for services on a weekly basis in Ploërmel, fortnightly in Rostrenen and monthly in Huelgoat. more...

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"I love photographing old buildings"

Beverley Middleton photographs France Scott & Bev MiddletonBeverley 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. more...

Need help integrating into the Breton community?

The Breton way of lifeThe 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. more...

Shopping in Brittany

Your guide to shops and shopping in Brittany Chic Troc, BrittanyDespite 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... more...

Running a gite in Brittany

C’est ma vie Jill HarrisonJill 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. more...

Working from home in Brittany

Nicky WhenmanNicky 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. more...

Teaching French in Morbihan

ParlezviteLanguage School groupMy 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... more...

A Summer Cruise Aboard “Crazy Diamond” - Part 1

A four month tour of Western France
Crazy Diamond alongside at Trebeurden
Crazy Diamond
Occasionally life bowls you the opportunity of doing something that you’ve often dreamed of, and so it was that Deborah and I managed to arrange that the... more...

The foundations of a new life in Brittany

Richard Myszka shares his experiences Building the foundations of a new life in BrittanyWhen 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... more...

House Blessing of 'The Well' at Landebia

Glyn and Maureen Dew hold a Celtic style house blessing ceremony House Blessing of The Well at LandebiaAfter 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 ... more...

Property Management – est 2002

LBVPeople you can trust to look after your property when you’re not around. Exceptional service at competitive prices. The one stop shop solution for second home owners in France.

Save a fortune on Euros

Euro NotesIf you need advice or a Euro currency exchange quote, make a no obligation enquiry to Moneycorp, FrenchEntrée's Currency Partner

Health Insurance for Expatriates

Amariz - Healthcare for FranceAmariz Limited offers health insurance for expatriates living in France with a choice of 100%, hospitalisation and top-up cover. Visit our website for further details

British Corner Shop

British Corner ShopWe are the online supermarket for British Expats, selling over 8,000 of your most loved British products delivered to your door. Visit our website to begin your British Food Shopping.


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