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4th December 2008

Dordogne Real Life

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Other people's lives are always fascinating. Here you can read about what its really like to set up home here,what the challenges are if your'e planning to start up a business here and what you can look forward to when you finally decide to join us here.
If you have a story to tell please get in contact with us and tell all, we love hearing from you and all contributions to the site are welcome.

Living near Eymet? interested in amdram?

Salle Polyvalente
Then you may be interested in M.A.D.S., the English language theatre group formed by Pat and Ken Andrews, which puts on plays in the Salle Polyvalente in Saint Columb de Lauzun, near Eymet. Membership is €15 per annum individually, €20 for a family. For further details contact Margaret Collins on 05 53 24 16 80 . For a membership application form call Anne Scanlan on 05 53 57 20 39.

Details of Mairies

How to contact your local Maire

Symbol of Mairies
When you move into the Dordogne, it's customary to pay a visit to your local mayor - "Maire" in French. Every village will have a "Mairie" or "Hotel ... more...

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We're always looking for contributions, so if you want to share your passion for the Dordogne

Dordogne Cricket

Saint Aulaye Cricket Club

Cricket Bat
Nostalgic for a game of cricket? Read on for details of the Club at Saint Aulaye. more...

Dordogne Real Lives

Unique support for British businesses in the Dordogne

Franco British Chamber Of Commerce LogoThe first anniversary of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Dordogne and the unique Périgord Développement was celebrated at a prestigious presentation... more...

Thinking about starting up in the Dordogne?

A few things to consider whilst you make youre mind up




business planHaving a business plan is essential for any business start-up regardless whether its a one-man band or a major player. This is true for any country but argueable a little more so in France where things are slightly different. There are just as many opportunities and French, though desirable, is not essential in the first instance. more...

Here in the Dordogne, everyone keeps hold of their paperwork!

filing cabinetFiling Cabines are an essential part of the furniture in France. The reason? you are required to keep original hard copies of many and varied documents in some cases, quite literally for a lifetime. more...

Successful Business Start Ups here in Dordogne

Check your coordinates, steer in the right direction and the water's fine!

LifebeltAssuming that your payments to the UK Government are up to date, if youve lost your job recently you might be getting jobseekers allowance but did you know that ... more...

buggs Car hire...............1 year old

Karl and Simon Buggsbuggs the Bergerac based car hire company, celebrates its first year of operation, the year has been a great success thanks to a winning formula of providing practical cars ... more...

Driving at over 70 in the Dordogne


land speed recordThe European Directive states that the driving licences of EU member states are valid in other EU countries. This means that you can keep your UK licence until you ... more...

From the Home Counties to the Dordogne

More than just moving house

Sandra and John Howard
Sandra and John Howard
John and Sandra Howard have been working diligently on their French since moving to the Dordogne a couple of years ago. They don't find it easy. But they persist, finding mastery of the language indispensable ...
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Jan Cintas's move to the Dordogne

What all alone?

Jan CintasIts fifteen years now since Jan Cintas left UK and set up home in the Dordogne. At that time there were considerably fewer English people moving here on a permanent basis than there are today... more...

Gardening in the Dordogne

Neuvic starts the round of flower shows

Neuvic Château with exhibitors
Château de Neuvic with exhibitors
Gardening in France is a very different matter from the UK. Gone is the wealth of advice on radio and television, the yellow-backed books of gardens open to the public... more...

Buddhism thrives in the Dordogne

Meditation centre at Cubjac

Sign for Tapovan
Sign for Tapovan
"This is what we use to wake people up or get them to meals or meditation sessions," Martin said, as we stood inside a wooden structure with a Japanese roof... more...

Driving safely in the Dordogne

Watch out Police about!

Danger photo signThe Dordogne Police are determined to reduce accidents and save lives throughout the year because it seems it isn’t just in the peak months when these occur. Now, with the increased risk of ice and fog they appeal for care and common sense. They are carrying out increasing numbers of random speed checks at critical times throughout the day and, of course, during holidays and festivals. They are getting tough so are not to be ignored or treated lightly!

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Pompiers Of Dordogne–Service par excellence!

Life saving firemen are part – time heroes

Fireman (Pompier) Forgive a little personal salute but recent events compel me to a brief tribute to the Health Service in general and the firemen in particular

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Dordogne Carp Fishing

"Murphy's Lake" at Echourgnac

Peter Murphy holding carp Peter Murphy, a painter and decorator in Hertfordshire, was on the internet. He saw that 55 acres of forest, including a nine acre lake, were for sale in the Double. The temptation was irresistible. He was working for a company that handled building insurance claims, and was spending hours on the M25... more...
Hotel La Vieille Maison
La Vieille MaisonLa Vieille Maison, built in the 17th century and nestled in a typical French village, offers peace and relaxation for those wishing to get away from it all. Find out more.
Thomas Green's British grocery stores
Thomas Green LogoThomas Green’s, the major international retail franchise business is looking for entrepreneurs who want to run their own British grocery store in France selling to the British and the French. Find out more.

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The same question always comes up when you meet someone new in the Dordogne: "What brought you to this part of France?" The Dordogne has an extraordinarily disparate expat community, including - just to mention a few that occur to mind - artists and builders, solicitors and bankers, writers and dancers, former members of the armed forces, estate agents, antique dealers, architects, theatrical agents - you get the picture. Some live here permanently, some only part of the year. Everyone has a different story to tell. Why not tell us yours? Send us an email with an account of how you came here and how you're finding life in the Dordogne.
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