La Noneix Construction and Property Services

"We would like to thank all of our customers past and present for trusting in us for the realisation of their projects."
Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children 6 years ago and established their successful construction company, La Noneix Construction and Property Services, offering a full range of building services, from a small job right through to a total renovation or complete new-build..... more...

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Correze, the Millau Viaduct and the seaside

from Terry Ferdinand You are probably fed up with me always telling you how wonderful the French people are, and how amazing the architecture is and how stunningly beautiful are the hamlets and villages of rural France. Well be prepared for another self indulgent essay about a country that both my wife and I have fallen in love with, but this episode is slightly different and has a uniquely British slant to it... more...

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons - Now in their 29th year!

Tree Surgery in Limousin
Limousin is home to endless acres of trees and woodlands. Hundreds of people are employed in the forestry industry maintaining, thinning and harvesting the Limousin woods. We talked to ... more...

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Foolish Human Needs Name for Feral Kitten

A witty and honest account of life in Limousin from Karl Webster Following a series of ‘negative life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself living in Limousin. Karl, whose previous books have been based on his earlier blogs, is currently keeping a record of his Limousin life, with the working title of A Stretch In Limousin . As Karl's twelve month stay is now coming to an end he is currently planning his next move but the local animal population are conspiring to keep him here!.... more...

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King of the Castle

A fascinating insight in to the history of one of Creuse's many Regular contributor Terry Ferdinand, who has a holiday home in the Creuse department of Limousin, shares with us the delights of an unexpected trip around a local château. Terry and his wife were on their weekly shopping trip to Gueret but managed to fit in a fascinating history lesson en route....... more...

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The Sky's The Limit

Plasterer Mark Coyler tells us about his new life in Limousin Mark Colyer and Mareike Wittenhorst, made the Limousin their home early 2011.In the UK they were both very keen falconers, and trained and hunted raptors with great enthusiasm. This is a passion, which they hope to persue here in the Limousin, and feel that the beautiful and ample French countryside can only be an even greater place in which to pursue their obsession with these birds. more...

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A Driving Force in Business

Your end to end service for buying a vehicle in France Gary-Automobiles specialise in the supply of quality new and pre-owned left hand drive French registered vehicles.Unlike any other dealer all the paperwork is handled by Gary automobiles and they physically register the vehicle and print out your new 'Carte Grise' in our offices and we can arrange your French motor insurance and transfer your no claims bonus...Also RHD part exchange welcome... more...

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Looking to Furnish Your French Home?

Furniture for France, where customer service is as important as the furniture! Furniture for France is now into its twelfth year of supplying quality furniture to properties in France. The company has started the New Year with a number of new oak furniture designs for its customers. Furnishing your Limousin home can be something of a challenge as it is not easy in the rural idyll that is Limousin to find classic and contemporary designs of good quality and at the right price. more...

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A witty and honest account of life in Limousin from Karl Webster

A Stretch In Limousin Following a series of ‘negative life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself starting a new life in Limousin. Karl, whose previous books have been based on his earlier blogs, is currently keeping a record of his Limousin life, with the working title of A Stretch In Limousin . After a brief trip to London to visit his seriously ill brother Karl makes his way back to the frozen wilderness of Limousin…… more...

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Looking for carpets and floor coverings for your French home?

Look no further.....Jon the carpet man is here! Jon Prince settled here in France with his wife and young son just over 5 years ago. His home is now in the beautiful department of Corrèze in Limousin where he established his French business early 2009. The business was initially registered under the auto entrepreneur simplified system. As the business has grown the trading regimes have changed meaning he is now able to supply and install just about any flooring you may want more...

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Winter Driving in Limousin

Preparing your vehicle & the essential winter survival kit This winter Limousin has benefitted from some exceptionally mild weather but it is still only January so let us not be lulled in to a false sense of security.... more...

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Creuse Chasse

Tracking the Limousin Hunters La Chasse which I think roughly translates into the hunt or the chase, is for a lot of the ordinary French people a very important occasion not only do the locals get to play Rambo and dress up in hunting gear, blow bugles and run through the woods with loaded guns, but they get back to their primeval origins of the hunter gatherer and put fresh food on the table. more...

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THE BIONIC HAND OF THE THERAFLEX!

Beating Back Problems with Tina Hall Have you ever wondered why your back is hurting and what exactly brought on the pain in the first place! Well, more often than not it is an accumulation of several factors which, when combined over a period of time, can cause you a great deal of pain and immobility. more...

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Take a Closer Look at the Limousin Tree Population

with professional tree surgeon Darren Edwards A thought provoking piece from professional tree surgeon Darren Edwards that helps us better understand the importance of trees in our lives ........ “we can learn a lot about the condition, health and life of a tree just by studying its body language.” more...

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A Stretch In Limousin from Karl Webster

A witty and honest account of life in Limousin ..The Shed Following a series of ‘life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself starting a new life in Limousin. His witty and honest account of life in Limousin on a limited/ nonexistent budget in a renovation project, will strike a chord with many and is a must read for anyone planning to do the same. Over the last few months, Karl has made friends, adopted a couple of kittens and found love! In this month’s bulletin we learn about his shed! more...

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What’s New at Adies?

Family fun and fine food....plus much more! This small family run bar located in Droux in Haute Vienne is going from strength to strength after a busy summer 2010 for Sue and Julian, Sunday lunches, curry nights and live music are all on the menu this winter........... more...

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New to Limousin - Naturallys

A new Limousin business looking to recruit.. French born Janick Dougnac,is a fluent English speaker having attended university in the North East of England.
Janick has now returned to her native land, choosing to make her home in the Limousin capitol of Limoges where she has spent the last 12 months setting up a new company Naturallys.
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Cancer Support France

Supporting English people living in France with cancer CSF is a network of independent affiliated associations that have developed in recognition of the needs of English-speaking people affected by cancer.
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Autumn Gold in Limousin From Darren Edwards

The best way to give your garden the midas touch As autumn approaches the rolling green landscape of Limousin slowly turns a burning array of reds, golds and ambers. Darren Edwards a professional tree surgeon from Coussac Bonneval in Haute Vienne gives us tips and guidance to help us get the most from the splendour of the autumn foilage.. more...

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Délassa Massages

Ayurvedic massages, guaranteed to sooth aches, improve circulation and boost your energies Alison Delasalle, Merseyside-born, arrived in the Limousin in 1990 and never left ! Many professional activities later she found her real vocation – helping you get your health back or more importantly preserve it Alison is a professional massage therapist, offering a range of treatments, right here in Limousin designed to help with a variety of ailments as well as combating stress and offering a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and calm. more...

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A Stretch In Limousin

A witty and honest account of life in Limousin from Karl Webster Following a series of ‘life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself starting a new life in Limousin.
His witty and honest account of life in Limousin on a limited/ nonexistent budget in a renovation project, will strike a chord with many and is a must read for anyone planning to do the same!
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Time for a change...Moving On

How to create the perfect little gite! Well, it's been a while since we updated our story, so we thought you may like to know what we've up to since December 2007.2008 and 2009 flew past in the blink of an eye with few changes other than giving our chickens away. Not "for the pot" you understand, it was just that our three cocks decided that it was a great idea to have a who can crow the loudest contest, "nothing wrong with that" I hear you say......but.... more...

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Physiotherapy in Limousin

Back problems, sports injuries, pilates, excercise and wellbeing.... Thousands of people suffer from back and joint problems. Here in Limousin many of us are undertaking renovation projects or just carrying out exhausting gardening activities then find our bodies begin to feel the strain. So whether you have a sports injury, gardening injury, general fatigue or would just like a truly rejuvenating treatment, make a note of this name!
...TINA HALL (M.S.F J.M M.E M.A.B.Phys.) more...

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Artefacts, Postmen and Finds

The Hidden Treasures of Old Houses The house that found us and we now call home is at the edge of the peaceful village of Cluptat, nestling in the middle of nowhere, and is deep In the wooded and verdant Creuse in the beautiful department of the Limousin. To look at; the house is just like the other 24 houses and barns that sleepily pass their warm sunny days with total peace and serenity, just watching, listening, and waiting. more...

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Raising the Bar in Tulle

Renovation, integration , business start up & putting Tulle on the map! In the Spring of 2003, the family Black launched their search for a new life in France. Scouring departments on all corners of the compass and in between, they passed through a little known, but very beautiful and unspoilt department called Corrèze. Now after having restored one of the most prestigious properties in Tulle to its former glory, they are the proud owners of the Manoir XV Domaine de Peyrafort the first Maison d’hôtes in Tulle. Frances and Ian have also become an important part of the community, playing a key role in the promotion of their area.
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DIY French Style - Under The Stairs

So my day started with the mandatory cup of tea, followed by two waking up coffees, the sun shone through the open French windows, and bird song filled the house, it is just so wonderful to wake up to the peace and tranquility that surrounds us here in our village of Cluptat. And because there is no industry, there is no traffic or noise, there’s no rush hour or hoards of babbling people, the most disturbing thing you’ll hear during the day will be a tractor ... more...

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Looking Back and Taking Stock

Four years down the line Terry is totally hooked on Creuse I a woke early today, and as I waited for the kettle to boil and the toast to burn as it usually does, I popped out into the garden to see what was new. It was a beautiful late April spring morning, the sun shone casting long sharp shadows across the lawn, the dewdrops clinging to the grass reflected back like jewels and the pink Lilac shone out like a beacon.... more...

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Weather and Climate Trends in Limousin

All about the weather and how it may affect your house purchase It is often said that the weather in Limousin is wet, that it rains constantly and the sun is a rare sight, however, those of us who are lucky enough to live here know that this is definitely not the case. Each department of Limousin experiences different weather.... more...

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Franco British Chamber of Commerce in Limousin

Amanda Kiff is ready to help your Limousin business grow Since its inception The Franco British chamber of commerce in Brive has gone from strength to strength helping hundreds of businesses along the way. FBCCI is now providing ongoing help, support and networking opportunities for hundreds of local businesses and is proving to be an invaluable resource to many in what are undoubtedly difficult economic times. more...

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Limousin Business Success

Five Years in and Going from Strength to Strength We hear of many people returning to the Uk, but here we hear about is just one of the Limousin business that is going from strength to strength. Limousin residents Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children five years ago where they established their successful construction company, La Noneix Construction and Property Services. At a time when many businesses are finding it tough, La Noneix tell us their story
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Healthcare in Limousin

Get the right advice and cover for you and your family Healthcare is perhaps one of the biggest concerns and oft discussed topics for those living in or moving to the Limousin. As an EU citizen once affiliated in to the French system you will be treated on the same basis as a French national more...

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‘A Taste of Home and Suitable for Vegetarians!.

Chez Adies- Food, fun, entertainment, live music, in Limousin There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Limousin offering great value 3 course lunches at reasonable prices, but sometimes all you really fancy is a nice home cooked roast lunch or why not try an authentic Indian meal with live music for a great night out.

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Les Saisons

Kathleen Fourches on the clearly defined seasons of the Limousin Spring is on its way, all the signs are here, migrating birds, new buds on trees. The seasons are so clearly defined in Limousin, particularly by the food. Kathleen Fourches tells us more....
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Earning A Living in Limousin

How to become an autoentrepreneur If you are moving to Limousin before you have reached retirement age earning a living can be one of the most daunting aspects.In the past it has been difficult to set up a new business with high social charges and a fairly complex bureaucratic system to navigate.In January 2009 a new scheme was introduced making new business start up extremely straightforward.
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Nationalité or bust – an English woman’s quest to become French !!

Natalie Hodencq's often frustrating experience of applying for nationality Have you ever though that changing to French nationality would simplify life in France, well you might want to read this first! A new life in Limousin highlighted, name and marriage complications. The addition to the family of a new baby boy ultimately led Natalie Hodencq to apply for French nationality.
Find out about her ongoing battles with beaurocracy..........

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Still Enjoying Limousin Life

More from Tony Scott on his life in France... Unbelievably, it is over 2 years since I last updated our story so far. This should give the reader an idea of just how fast time can pass here in France...... more...

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French Entrée Limousin Meets Delphine Roux

Weather presenter for France 3 Television As a nation the British have a reputation for being obsessed with the weather. I wondered if the French were the same. Delphine Roux from France 3 helped me find out.... more...

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Internet and Broadband in Limousin-Who, How and Where

A vital form of communication and information in Limousin When it comes to accessing the internet in France there are many ways of doing so and there are many different providers, they all offer roughly the same service for usually around the same cost but don’t be afraid to browse their websites to look for offers and find the best deal to suit your needs. We also have some top tipis on kepping your pc fit and healthy... more...

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The Secret of our Success with Mark and Trudy Wain

Vive la Creuse! Seven years after moving to the Creuse Mark and Trudy Wain from Limousin property care tell us why they believe they have been so succesful in building a new life in Limousin. "Having spent most of our adult lives living in the South East of England and working in London, we felt that it was time for change; a change of pace and a change of lifestyle. It took us two years in the planning, but in May 2004 we left the UK behind us and set up home in the Creuse..." more...

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Bed and Breakfasts and Gites in the Limousin

Could you run a your own Gite or B & B business ? Many people dream of selling up and starting a new life in Limousin - earning their living running a little Gîte or Chambres d’Hôte. But, is it still possible to run a gite business in the Limousin either full time or as an income top up venture ?
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The Call of The Wild

Living in Harmony with Limousin's Wildlife One of the many reasons given for moving to Limousin is the beautiful coutryside and abundant wildlife. Long term Limousin resident (over 50 years)Kathleen Fourches shares some tips on living peacefully alongside the Limousin wildlife.

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Hunting in France-How to get your licence

How to become a fully registered Chasseur Chris, and his wife Joanne, bought their house in Limousin back in 2005, making the permanent move in April 2009 when they opened their house as a Chambres et Table d’hôte. A keen hunter, Chris set out to get his licence, having been given much conflicting advice when he started his research he has now provided us with a definitive guide to help anyone else interested in becoming a chasseur.

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Pest Problems in Limousin

Top tips on removing unwanted guests from Les 3 Killers Most of us have opted for a rural life in Limousin. The chance to be closer to nature is a big draw but there are also several creatures who given the half the chance love to take up residence in our homes whether we invite them or not! The aptly named Les 3 Killers pest control business tell us more about the Limousin creatures that can become a nuisance.
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Choosing the Right Bank

Finding out which Limousin Banks offer the best rates
The consumer organisation, L'UFC-Que choisir has just carried out an investigation in to the banking practices and charges of the banks of Limousin.

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Do I Still Speak English?

After 50 years in France I find a lot has changed! My French has been constantly enriched since I came here, and as I read mainly works in French, I am really aware of the changes in present day language. I also feel furious when the evolution of this language appears to bring about a certain impoverishment – if that is the English word that applies. And that is where I need your help!

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More Language Tips for Everyday Living

From Pet's Patter to Needs and Wants! You may think it is tough to pick up a new language. Our Limousin language expert looks at the language problems faced by our pets! Also this month, and on a more serious note, Kathleen Forches tackles a question posed on our forum " Devoir vs Falloir "....

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The Quirky French That Your Dictionnary Did Not Tell You

Animal sayings and phrases Long Term Limousin resident and regular French Entrée Limousin contributor Kathleen Fourches shares language tips,hints and phrase. some are peculiar to the region some are just general quirks of the language. Even if you only manage to remember a few you are bound to impress your French friends and neighbours with your new found language skills! more...

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Terry's Tale of Renovating in the Limousin

The Village, the Area, and the People We decided very early during our renovation, that time would not be an issue, our renovation had to be enjoyable and not just all about work. ....... more...

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Diary of a Corrèze Conversion - Part 4

Setting up a Limousin cycling business -Dalles and Digging Like many of us Sam Parry and her family fell in love with The Limousin on holiday and decided to make it their home. They are currently renovating and plan to set up a cycling holiday business once the work is completed. They are keeping a diary of progress. As Tim and James were making their way through slating the barn roof, our French Contractor Remy arrived to start the dalle (foundations and concrete platform) for the extension that would link the barn with our house.. Part 4

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Exploits of a French Holiday Home Owner

Terry Ferdinand's summer trip to Limousin 2010 - Day 1 Six o clock dawned and I made tea, washed and dressed and brushed my teeth, roused Catherine and Ada and proceeded to pack the car whilst drinking the tea of course. Catherine doesn’t understand the phrase don’t pack too much .......... more...

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A day at the seaside

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner Well this is day 4 and I seemed to have lost a couple of days since arriving here in France, mainly due to travelling, staying in hotels and most definitely waiting for the phone calls about my broken down car.
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Bourganeuf Brocante

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner Bourganeuf I was told was having a very large Brocante, which is a giant car boot sale so after lunch we decided to pay a visit and see if there were any bargains to be had I don’t know why, but we all love rummaging through other peoples rubbish and throw outs.. more...

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The world of wood cutters

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner After a busy day yesterday, today was going to be a pottering around day, doing some of the little jobs and finishing off some of the other outstanding work, or at least that was the theory. Im a person that’s easily distracted when I want to be, and today I wanted to be, so hearing voices outside and the noise of a tractor, my natural curiosity took over more...

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Problems and Patios

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner Sunday is allegedly a day of rest, well not for me, I started the morning in the usual way with a cup of tea and a croissant followed by 2 strong waking me up cups of coffee .. more...

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Reaping the Rewards of the Renovations

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner We have had or little cottage somewhere around four years now and it is somewhere near being finished, lots of little niggling things still to do, but in the main very livable.. more...

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St Leonard de Noblat revisited

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner Is it a year already since last we visited the ancient and medieval town of St Leonard, I guess it is, and I remember it being a tremendously hot day, with temperatures up in the mid 90f. This year it was a lot cooler ... more...

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A day out in Corrèze

Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner Thursday morning brought a pleasant change in the weather it suddenly became warm and bright with lots of welcome sunshine, so the tools were downed and we hurriedly without thought or planning, jumped into the car and headed south towards the ancient town of TULLE.. more...

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Living in Limousin with Mark and Debbie Lobb

Looking at Everday Limousin Life We are delighted to introduce our regular new blog spot from Mark and Debbie Lobb. The couple recently moved to Limousin and will be keeping us up to date on the trials and tribulations of their new life. If you have already taken the plunge and moved to France some of what you read below may ring a few bells. If you are thinking of moving here I hope it’ll give you an insight of what can go on!.......... more...

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Martin and Sue Make the Move

It started with a fish! Martin Williams and his soon to be wife Sue have recently bought a property and are currently planning their big move. So many things to do and so many things to think about! Martin and Sue are keeping a diary of the events around the purchase of their new home and their eventual move to France. For those who have already been through the process it is sure to evoke memories and for those still at the planning stage it is a little taste of what is yet to come! more...

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A Touching Story of a New Life in Limousin

A life changing illness, brought a new career for Debbie Waller Debbie Waller's life in Limousin has changed radically since she came here in 2006. Shortly after arriving Deborah was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis making it impossible for her to do many of the activities she had planned. Debbie's life has since taken a new direction and she is now a published author. Here is her story............ more...

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Le Snack Shack

Setting up a family business in Limousin Anne Passmore and her husband Philip have been spending their holidays with sister Jackie here in Limousin since they moved here. On each visit they found it harder and harder to leave the Limousin behind and return to the U.K. more...

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The Limousin Garden

Growing your own Limousin Produce Over the last year or so, we have been asked all sorts of questions regarding what vegetables to grow and how to go about growing vegetables here here in the Limousin. Without doubt, growing vegetables to a high standard year in and year out is a skill in its own right. more...

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The Limousin Vegetable Garden

Growing your own Limousin Produce Part 2 This time we concentrate on the climate. Depending upon your climate (and you will be surprised what a short drive and a decent of 100 meters can do to growing of vegetables), you may have very short cool springs and very long, hot, dry summers in which case, cool-season for you may mean October. more...

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January • Top Tips For Your Garden

The start of the year from our resident gardening expert As with every year for the gardener it's a case of
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February Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

This month ideas on how to get the kids involved. Finally January has been and gone. Jack Frost has nipped and did he nip! The weather has rivalled Moscow, though thankfully, only at times. Only February to go and then hopefully, a return to the milder Limousin climate that we all enjoy. more...

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March Tips for Your Limousin Garden

Printemps ou Spring Time Printemps or Spring time?
Whatever your preference there is no mistake that for the Limousin gardener, we are about to embark on the busiest time of the year.

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April Tips for Your Limousin Garden

Printemps ou Spring Time More top tips from Mark at Oak Garden Services. The clocks have gone forward and the garden is coming alive. Plenty to be done in April including lawn care and a good clean up.......... more...

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May Tips For Your Limousin Garden

The marvelous month of May Arguably the most important month in spring time. May the month when you can plant virtually anything. If you have been held off on earlier planting due to cool weather and the threat of late frost, now is the time to catch up. more...

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The Rebirth of Limousin's Trees - Darren Edwards

Limousin Tree Surgeon on the imminent arrival of spring Professional tree surgeon Darren Edwards is understandbly a busy man at the moment following the damage the recent storms caused to the Limousin's trees. Darren tells us early intervention could have saved a lot of damage... more...

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June Tips For Your Limousin Garden

Summer gardening tips In roughly 3 weeks time summer will be officially with us and hopefully the results of our efforts will begin to bear fruit, literally. If you haven’t already, cover your fruit trees and vines with plastic netting to protect ripening fruit from the birds.. more...

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July Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

Coping with the heat and the wildlife... Summertime and the living is easy………. Or so the song would have us believe. All the Indications so far this year and future predictions, are for a return to the traditional French summer which equates to a very warm July and August, anyone remember August 03? more...

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August Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

August Time to BBQ or plan for next year? So why has a garden article about August have a lot of advice about September………. Confused?
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September Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

September, La rentrée, la chasse et le jardin This month Mark from Oak Gardening services takes a look at all the activities that are part of life in the Limousin countryside in September. Mark also gives us his usual selection of top tips and advice for your Limousin garden... more...

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October Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

How to cope with the Indian summer This month Mark from Oak Gardening services ponders the effect of an Indian summer on the Limousin garden as well as giving advice on preparing your garden for the cold months to come. more...

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November Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

Jack Frost has finally arrived in Limousin.......... October has been and gone and with it has come the weather that we can normally expect for the region at this time of year. The early frost’s have arrived and seen off most of the unprotected annuals and nature seems to have returned to normal or, has it? more...

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December Top Tips For Your Limousin Garden

With December’s entrance the gardener is left with a number of choices.............. December a peaceful cordial time for the gardener to relax and reflect! Don’t you believe it, as it could leave you with too much humbug and not enough punch? The easy choice is to put your feet up and relax, why not it’s been a long hot year!
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Moles in Correze

A Correze resident tells of his neighbours answer to this perennial problem There is not a gardener in France who who has not been driven to distraction by moles. These little critters spend their lives creating chaos among the chrysanthemums and carnage in the carnations. Here one Correze resident tells us of his, and his neighbour's attempts at eradication. more...

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The Limousin Garden -More inspiration from our local expert

Complete guide to your garden tools and equipment One of the most common topics for questions received Oak garden services are, garden machinery and tools. Mark guides us through the myriad of options.....First and foremost look around, tractors, trailers, vegetable plots, log wagons and machinery dealers on nearly every corner, virtually everywhere. And that is what the Limousin is, part of France's heartland of agriculture. You very quickly find out here, that the flex for your flymo is really not long enough to reach the end of your garden, you resign yourself to the fact that you need a new mower, but which one, a lawnmower is a lawnmower, right ?
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Complete guide to getting the kids into the good life in Limousin

The Limousin Garden -More inspiration from our local expert One of the many reasons cited by families moving to Limousin is for a better life for the children. Well what could be better than getting them involved in the good life from day one.... more...

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A Quick Guide to Who is Who in French Politics

The French have more than their fair share of scandals! Great Britain is currently going through one of the most unpredictable elections for many years. As a result there has been much discussion here in France about British politics amongst the ex pat community, but how much do we know about the turmoil in the French political world. Kathleen Fourches shares her thoughts.......... more...

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Politics in Limousin and France

Some of the complexities of the French system unveiled Local elections have just been held throughout Limousin. Kathleen Fourches, who has lived and voted in France for nearly 50 years, guides us through the far from simple French voting system.............. more...

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Politics in Limousin and France 2010

The Forthcoming Regional Elections On 14 and 21 March 2010 there will be the elections of the 26 Regional Councils (Conseils Régionaux) of France. The Conseil Régional of Limousin which meets in Limoges, covers three Départements; Haute Vienne, Corrèze, and Creuse.............. more...

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Creuse News

Meet the editor of this extremely popular English language paper Creuse news is an English language newspaper dedicated to the breathtaking Limousin department of Creuse. The paper provides news, events, comment and analysis on all things Creuse. Creuse News have recently launched a new website, so we thought it would be the ideal time to find out more about the paper and its editor Julia Dunbar. more...

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An Aussie in Limousin

Sean Whelan shares his thoughts on Limousin life French entrée-Limousin receives around 13,000 unique visitors each month. Predominantly from the UK and France, but we also from all over the English speaking world. So we thought it would be interesting to find out what a young Australian currently travelling through Europe thinks of the Limousin. Sean Whelan is a 19 year old civil engineering student....
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Un Plat de Sang Andalou

Regular contributor D. M. Thomas tells us about his new book Our regular contributor David M Thomas has provided us with some fascinating and moving pieces on the tragedy of Oradour sur Glane and the resistance movement in general. David’s latest book has recently been published and we did not feel we could let the event pass unnoticed. David has lived in Limousin now for around 12 years and is sufficiently fluent in the French language that it is the language he chose for his latest book more...

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Showing a dog in France with Hareswith Golden Retrievers

A Limousin breeder gives us the lowdown Sally Schofield has been showing and breeding Golden Retrievers for many years in the UK. Now firmly settled in Limousin she gives us a whole host of useful information on breeding, showing and bringing your dogs to Limousin..... more...

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How the Franco British Chamber of Commerce in Limousin can help you

The Franco British chamber of commerce was originally founded in 1873 and since then has been working to promote and assist British businesses here in France.

In April this year a branch of the organisation was opened in Limousin, offering a great opportunity for British businesses operating in Limousin to take advantage of the many services they have to offer more...

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THE MARTYRS OF TULLE By Alan Shillaker

An English tourist brochure provides an account of the Nazi Atrocities in Tulle. On 8th June 2005 a tourist brochure in English entitled “The Martyrs of Tulle” was published. The author, Alan Shillaker, is currently the Hon. Secretary of the Bury-Tulle Twinning ... more...

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The Llamas of Limousin

Fancy Trekking with Llamas and Alpacas in Creuse? It all started as a ploy to convince her son that a move to the Limousin would be great fun... Stephanie Dagg tells us how her love of Llamas has grown in to a family business.... more...

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Elikky Snickit

A great new Limousin band with an English heart Here at French Entrée Limousin we heard about a great band who are proving popular on the Limousin circuit led by British born Stu Luckley, we decided to find out more... more...

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A FAMILY CHRONICLE II

Pre-war Years (cont.) Part II of the fascinating account of the history of the family of Maurice Fourches, giving us an insight in to Limousin life in days gone by..... more...

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A FAMILY CHRONICLE

Pre-war Years Maurice Fourches was born in 1930 in Tulle Corrèze. Monsieur Fourches carried out his higher education at the Faculty of Science at Clemont Ferrand. Maurice's military service was spent ... more...

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A Trip Back to the U.K.

Thoughts on modern Britain after 50 years living in Limousin Many move to the Limousin and find the way in which the locals conduct their affairs quaint and at times frustating. Kathleen Fourches moved to Limousin from Britain around 50 years ago. She has recently taken a trip back to the U.K. As well as the many obvious changes that have taken place in that time she has some observations on our national psyche............ more...

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Business and Industry in Limousin

Find out more about the work of the regional council in Limousin and the help it provides to industry and business.
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Setting up for selling on a French market in the Limousin.

Our experience, I have to say, is based on the various rules and regulations pertaining to Dept 87, they may well be slightly different where you are.
Currently the authorities are looking out for Brits and others working on "the black", so I think you would be well advised to check these rules with your local Chambre de Commerce ... more...

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Chez Jallot - Grand Designs.

Doug & Denise provide an update for FrenchEntrée-Limousin When we discovered the burned out ruin of Chez Jallot in February 2003, we never imagined what a change it would make to our lives. Both of us were complete novices at DIY, but for some incomprehensible reason we decided ‘we can do this’.

If we had sat down and thought through the difficulties of a project like Chez Jallot, we would probably never taken it on... more...

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Living in the Shadow of Richard the Lionheart

How easy it is to forget, or even not to know, that at one time major parts of France were ruled by the same kings and queens as England. The kingdom stretched from England across Normandy, Aquitaine, Limousin and to Gascony. However it is in the Limousin that one hears much more about King Richard 1, as he was killed after a successful siege of the château in Châlus to the south west of Limoges. This happened in 1199, after a reign of but 10 years and of those Richard spent ... more...

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Life in Corrèze

Kathleen Fourches shares her experiences of Corrèze I have lived in France for forty-five years, ever since I married a Corrézien in 1959, most of the time in 1959, most of the time in Limousin, the rest in different regions of Auvergne. I arrived before we British had adopted central heating, before all the French had telephones, before there were any supermarkets ... more...

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Limousin Gallery

Scenes from the Limousin

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