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Gites de Laprade and Gorge de Loup Lake

Open all year for holidays, long weekends or short breaks
Gites de Laprade focuses on providing you with your ideal holiday in this outstanding area of France, whether it is total relaxation you are looking for or a more energetic time, then we can certainly help you get what you want. WE have three gites available offering a variety of accomodation, access to our fishing lakes, use of our pool and spa tub and we are open all year around..........

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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 their offices and can arrange your French motor insurance and transfer your no claims bonus...Also RHD part exchange welcome..

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons - Now in Their 29th Year!...

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 one Limousin tree surgeon to find out more about working with woodlands.

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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....

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A Day Out in Limousin

A little bit of fun and some sightseeing It was a Thursday and we had worked on and off for a fair amount of the week achieving a lot of home improvements and actually taught ourselves new French pointing skills, and as the day was sunny, bright, and cool, we decided we were in need of a break and a little bit of fun and some sightseeing

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Discovering the Heritage of South West Haute Vienne

Chestnuts, meteorites, medieval battles, fine food and chateaux... In the South-West of Haute-Vienne, lies the area known as La Châtaigneraie Limousine (Chestnut Limousin). The name is derived from the ancestral presence of the chestnut trees. The trees are emblematic of the area historically. The residents of this territory have a long tradition of exploitation of the land with local know-how and cultural practices passed from generation to generation..

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Les Saisons in Limousin

Kathleen Fourches on the clearly defined seasons of the Limousin Autumn is on its way, all the signs are here, migrating birds, leaves yellowing and falling from the trees . The seasons are so clearly defined in Limousin, particularly by the food. Kathleen Fourches tells us more....

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La Galerie de Pompadour

Pompadour in the beautiful green Corrèze an inspiraion to many artists.. Andrew and I decided to move to France almost four years ago after visiting it on holiday a few times. Our first priority was a house with enough space for a studio. We had no idea which part of France to home in on except that it had to be towards the south for the warmer climate. From what other people had told us, we thought it would be a long search. However, the very first place we saw was in Pompadour in the beautiful green Corrèze – it had everything that we needed.........

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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.
Frances and Ian Black tell us their story...
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Outward Bound in Limousin

Adventure and fun, climbing and swinging through the woods! Adventure in the great outdoors. One of the very popular family activities in Limousin are the accrobranche style activities, where circuits of varying lengths and difficulties are constructed amongs the woodlands. Climbing frames, swinging ropes, ladders and zip wires combine to offer a fun and active day for the whole family.

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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 ...

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Fosse Septiques and How They Work

A guide to septic tanks from a Limousin based expert installer It’s not the most thrilling of subjects but is one that seems to be a frequent topic of conversation here in the Limousin. If your system has not yet been inspected by the authorities it will be shortly, so make sure you have all the information you need ahead of the event.........

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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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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

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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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Having a Baby in Limousin

A guide to the care and procedures & useful links Well you have made the big move to Limousin, just starting to feel settled and then you find out you are expecting a baby. No one would be surprised if your first reaction is "I want to go home." Don't panic help is at hand..

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A Guide to Betting on Horseracing in france

How to have a punt on the horses in Limousin if you are visiting one of the Limousin's racecourses this year and want to know how to place a bet, loook no further, we have an article on all you need to know. There are no bookmakers on French Racecourses, and all betting is done via the Pari Mutuel....

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Transporting Your Horse to Limousin

Your guide to making the journey as easy as possible Some four years ago now we transported our horses from the midlands to the Creuse in Limousin. At the time it seemed like a daunting task...paperwork to be obtained, completed and sent off in plenty of time, food for the trip, water for the trip, correct and safe clothing and the list went on.

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Fishing in Haute Vienne

Rules and tariffs for the Haute Vienne waters Information from the Haute Vienne Fishing Federation on regulations, categories and permit avalability for fishing in the department's waters. Also included are the permitted fishing dates for category 1 and 2 waters.

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A Driving Force in Business

The growth of Gary Automobiles Over the last few weeks we have been looking at successful French business set up by English expats. Gary automobiles are a company specialising in supplying quality new and pre-owned French registered vehicles. Gary and his wife, who is a French national, made the decision to move to France in 2000 ...

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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..."

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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 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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Dog Links

Facilitates connections between people and dogs A new organization has been set up working across France to help rehome dogs, many of whom have had a terrible past, some of who are no longer able to live with their current owners through no fault of their own and some who face certain death within the over stretched SPA pounds.Please take a minute to read through the information from dog links, even if you are not in a position to offer a dog a permanent home there are still many things you can do to help.

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Puy Batard, Creuse

Your chance to improve lives and learn French Set in the heart of the beautiful and tranquil Creuse countryside, is a little haven for physically and mentally handicapped people. Puy Batard is a very special organization who organizes holidays for mixed groups of disabled and able-bodied people.

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Find out About the Correze, Limousin

Geography, history, culture, flora, fauna, architecture and more... Long time Limousin resident Kathleen Fourches and her French husband Maurice have provided us with a very informative article introducing the Limousin region with a special focus on the highlights and history of the department of Correze. An increasingly popular area of Limousin now serviced by a brand new airport at Brive.

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Focus on Corrèze

Corrèze has many of the most beautiful villages in France Corrèze has some of the most stunning places to visit in Limousin. Combine this with the milder climate and the myriad of sporting activities, markets and events, Corrèze is a great place to be. Whether you are looking for an action packed holidays, or love just strolling around the many Château and markets. You are guaranteed to have a great time.

Introduction to Corrèze

Must see sights in Corrèze

Find Places to stay in Corrèze

Things to do In Corrèze

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The Dordogne Valley in Corrèze

Brive-Dordogne Valley airport will take you there! The recently opened Brive-Dordogne Valley airport has made access to the area from the U.K. easier than ever before. Here we take a look at some of the delights of the area in the vicinity of the new and fabulous resource that is Brive-Dordogne Valley airport.

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Corrèze's - Must Visit Towns and Villages

Some of the most beautiful places to be in Corrèze Corrèze is home to five of the many of the officially designated most beautiful villages in France as well as a whole host of other towns and villages all with their own unique character...

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Limoges International Airport

Limoges airport has been enjoying somewhat of a boom over the last few years. From the outdated and drafty building of old the airport has been transformed into a modern purpose built passenger terminal.
The passenger numbers..........

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The Vineyards of Limousin

Delightful Rosés, Reds and Whites produced right here in our region Although not immediately recognised as a wine producing region, Limousin has, from ancient times produced its own range of wines. Through periods of adverse weather and prolific diseases the production has fluctuated and at times completely disappeared but today the proud tradition of Limousin wine is alive well and going from strength to strength.

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Family Life in Limousin

How will your children cope with a, new school, friends and life? Perhaps the biggest concern for any family moving to Limousin is how easily will their children settle here and the quality of the education they will receive. We met up with one family who came to live in the Limousin three years ago and since then they have very much made the Limousin their home.

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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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Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner

The world of wood cutters 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

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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!

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