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 9th May 2008
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A selection of news stories from the Limousin over the last week. Including: More Builders Needed, The State of Limousin, Assault in Chalus, Hitching a Ride, plus much more ..........
On the second Sunday in May Beaulieu-Sur-Dordogne celebrates its annual "fête of the strawberry". Around five tonnes of strawberries are on show: in giant tarts, on stands, or even used for games.
Terry Ferdinand is a man of many talents. When not hosting his radio show in the North East of England he spends his time at his holiday home in the Creuse..........
Haute Vienne derives its name from the river that runs though the department. As the river is also the main waterway through Vienne, the "Haute" was added as the department .......
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 ?
In 1999 a department wide project was initiated. The plan was to highlight all that the Correze has to offer. Over the last few years this project has begun to bare fruit......
Kathleen Fourches told us of the complex political system in France. Here we have an English man's acount of what it is like to be on the front line on polling day............ 
At the end of December we had a budget review and came to the conclusion that we would really need to tighten our belts if we wanted to get the project finished to the standard we hoped. We haven’t gone too far over budget .................. 
The mayor of Magnac has issued a special notice following concerns that the nursery school in the town may be forced to close at the end of 2008 if more pupils are not enrolled...........
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................ 
The vast selection on offer at cheese stalls throughout the region can be quite daunting, Emilie Broudy-Masson tells us the best way to enjoy French cheese and has a few suggestions on where to start......... 
A look at the Limousin department of Creuse, coming soon, the characteristics of Corrèze and highlights of Haute Vienne. The department of Creuse is situated in the center of France, within the region of Limousin.Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created.... 
It does seem like an eternity ago when at a meeting of Entente Cordiale I said, I would love to open a library ..... but you know what?, this Association has empowered me and I have done just that and with a lot of help we now have a lending library...
We all need to be prepared for the unexpected, especially when away from our home country. To make sure you always have the emergency numbers to hand, we have prepared a handy card. Postcard sized, they are ideal for keeping by your phone or in your handbag. To obtain your FREE card,simply complete the attached form.
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...........
I love tea. Black, Green, Red and White put all the colors of the rainbow and I will drink it. Back in the states I had a huge selection of teas to chose from at the grocery store, here Champions tea aisle is fine if you want everyday selections but for the more exotic selections I have found Volup'thé. .........
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......
A quick tour of some of the foods traditionally eaten throughout the region of Limousin. We start with the delicious Violette Mustard of Brive.........
Sue Adshead originally came to the Haute Vienne in 2002 on a fact finding mission. Since then she has been keeping us updated on her progress........
David Thomas continues his exploration of the history of the Limousin dialects...back to the long ago of the Limousin, when butchers, bakers, and all classes of traders were to be found standing outside their premises
There really is something for everyone this year at Pompadour, Correze. Be sure not to miss the fun on Bastille day when the whole day is devoted to the donkey with a grand firework finale. Check out the forthcoming events in our equestrian zone...
French Entrée Limousin are pleased to present a remarkable holiday complex on the banks of Lac Vassiviere.
Catherine and Jim Jamieson moved to Chardent last July and since then have been busily renovating their farmhouse near Rancon. Before relocating to Haute Vienne Catherine spent many years ........
UK financial news is looking grim. Retailers are reporting huge drops in sales, the interest rate looks volatile, the UK is facing major debt problems and shock revelations broadcast on ...
Zoe and David Cardwell and their young son moved to Haute Vienne in Limousin permanently in 2007. Although they had holidayed here for a number of years and had spent the last three years renovating their property, they have still met with a few surprises...
Check out our new clubs section. You can find details of some of the groups who are working to support and help integrate residents in to the region. Whether you're looking to make new friends, find support or a new hobby, we have something for you. ....
November and December have been really busy months both work wise and at the barn, so much progress has been made and we are finally starting to see a home emerge!.jpg)
French Entrée Limousin are pleased to present the results of this years property trends survey. Carried out in conjunction with some of the region's leading Estate Agents, we look back at 2007 and forward to 2008 to see what we can expect from the year ahead....
Regular readers of this column will know by now that I leave no stone unturned in facilitating the full and proper appreciation of this lovely part of the world which is the Limousin. This week’s stone, peculiar to the land of Occitania...
In this piece from David M Thomas we learn a little more of the city of Limoges. David brings alive for us some of the fascinating history surrounding the area of the banks of the Vienne.
In the second piece from David M Thomas we are treated to the first part of a tour around the city of Limoges. David highlights for us some of the undiscovered gems hidden in the region's capital.
We are delighted to introduce our new contributor David M Thomas. David is a published author who has been living between Italy and France for the last 11 years. Currently living in Limoges working on his latest novel, David is writing a series of articles for us on the towns of our region starting with the wonderful town of Brive, Correze...
Living here, in rural France, I have learned to follow the seasons. Here they are very marked by the temperature, the rainfall the snow, the food available and generally the activities one can engage in. In large towns, and across Britain.....
“Oh how lovely, a log burning stove!” How many times have you said this sort of thing to yourself when you enter a home with a real wood-burner glowing gently in the hearth. There is an undefinable pleasure in the warmth, the sense of comfort and well being you feel that no other central heating system can give you....
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We have lived here in the Limousin now for nearly three years and have noticed some interesting differences between French and British anglers, and their approaches to fishing.The following observations are to be taken light-heartedly, with my tongue firmly placed in my cheek. 
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Credit Agricole is one of the largest insurance providers in France thanks to its insurance broker company Pacifica....