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 4th July 2009
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July heralds the start of the tourist season here in southern France. Markets swell to five times their winter size, chefs sharpen their knives in eager anticipation and the rest of us try to remember where we found that tiny nook that was always available to park the car. But in congested Cahors, things have changed a little......
Like a good many of us who plunge straight into moving lock, stock and barrel to France, never having had a holiday home here, we underestimated the challenge of living in a foreign country...
I started volunteering at the Figeac dog refuge not long ago. I hesitated before getting in contact with them as I was worried about the old ‘tugging at the heart strings’ syndrome. With two dogs and two cats already, I know my limits but was afraid that I would end up bringing another young scamp home...
Alison Hibbard, Sue Glibbery and Pat Lockett are delighted to announce that more than 2000 Euros profit was made from the various fundraising activities on and around 21st June in support of La Ligue Contre le Cancer and Poorpaws.
For one weekend each year the tiny village of Cajarc in the Lot plays host to a huge African music festival - Africajarc. With so much to see and hear it's a not to be missed event if you are in the region at the end of July...
Buying a property at auction is an exciting prospect - buying an auction property that needs total renovation promised to be an even bigger challenge for James and Vanessa HOPKINS. In the concluding article of this two part story, Vanessa describes the renovation work...
Following the sale of our UK house, we realised that the French experience was now a reality. Little did we realise just how many changes were to come when we moved to Puy L’Eveque in 2003! 
I spent the better part of this afternoon upside down with my head in our rainwater cistern battling the all predatory forces of heaven and earth. I think I’m winning.
BNP Paribas International Buyers is a subsidiary of the BNP Paribas Company, specialising in financing French property for Non resident purchasers. We can offer a varied range of mortgage products...
I stood by the water’s edge soaking in the tranquillity of this very special place. A cross between a Scottish loch, Swiss mountain scene and behind me an ancient French hamo! Fish shoaled in the shallows and butterflies fluttered by. I had bought a piece of paradise, the perfect location, but there remained a huge amount of work ahead...
The days are getting longer and the woods are full of catkins and lime-green hellebores. The breezes are softer and the sun warms your soul. Spring is in the air. The soups and casseroles of winter are banished for another eight months. Or are they? How can you construct a decent salad with the sort of half-ripe, totally flavourless tomatoes available at this time of year
Anyone who’s spent a significant chunk of their lives in England and later moved abroad will, at some point, find themselves trying to explain Marmite to their new neighbours. Whether you wake up at 3 in the morning with an insatiable craving for a thick slice of hot buttered toast and Marmite or gag at the very thought...
Village properties are still relatively underpriced in this region and are ideal as a "lock it and leave it" holiday home - with no pool or extensive garden to maintain and friendly neighbours to keep an eye on things. Here are a selection of 10 properties in the Lauzerte area for less than 200k euros and starting from only 65k euros!
With contributions from our partner estate agencies we have copiled a review of the property market in the Lot and Quercy (Depts 46, 47 and 82) and made some predictions as to how the market will develop in 2009. Reduced demand for property has pushed down prices, making this an excellent time to buy - for buyers with the resources...
Les Chiens de Figeac is a charity association that has been helping homeless dogs in the Lot region for 20 years. When Nicci HALTON and her partner moved to France in 2002, they decided to get involved
What do the next 12 months hold in store for the housing market in France? In our definitive annual survey, FrenchEntrée asked experts for their views on the housing situation in 2008 and the prospects for 2009...
Moving house, they say, is the third most stressful thing after death and divorce, I disagree, moving one’s beloved horses to a foreign country far eclipses merely moving some sticks of furniture and a load of boxes from one house to another.
A few miles north of Fumel, a small valley leads to the hamlet of Thèze. If you’ve ever imagined a world of knights in shining armour, then the most powerful fortress in French medieval history, Château Bonaguil will not disappoint...
Regular contributor Tessa Collier gives us an update on life in the Lot over the last 12 months. For many people, 2008 has been a difficult year, but this has mostly been due to the "credit crunch". Tessa's problems came from a more unlikely but more deadly source - a mosquito from Belgium...
Although the property market in France is quieter than usual, some agents are suggesting this is actually a good time to buy. There is a huge range of choice available and many sellers are willing to negotiate on price which can more than offset any recent changes in the exchange rate. The current slow down is not likely to last forever and once things pick up again prices can only increase.
Mark and Fiona Vallance have been running their thriving Bed and Breakfast business in the Lot Valley for the last three years. We caught up with them recently as they were planning a new business venture and they gave us an update on their experiences of running a B&B in France…
Want to explore the "Treasures of France" from the comfort of your armchair?
How many of us dream about moving to France, but somehow it all fails to materialize? Mike Burrows tells us about his dream come true running a Gite business and why it could be your turn next...
Looking for the perfect holiday read this year?
With over 200 businesses already listed across the Lot and Quercy region, this is the ideal place to get your business in front of our large and growing audience. A basic listing includes email and weblinks and is only €40 for 12 months...
The historic city of Cahors lies on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the meandering river Lot and tall hills. The peninsula faces approximately North-South and high on the hills to the eastern side is the viewpoint at Mont St-Cyr. It's a winding and hilly drive by car, but well worth it for the view of the whole city...
From their base in the Lot et Garonne, Stress Solutions offer a range of treatments and services to help you cope with the stress of modern living including Massage, Reiki and Reflexology...
There are many horse riding and pony trekking centres in the Lot and Quercy region, allowing visitors to take full advantage of the enormous number of trails available. Many centres offer beginners classes as well as the possibility to hire a horse for the day and explore at will...
The French property market is largely dominated by multiple agency selling. Each vendor tends to list their property for sale with a variety of local agents. The sole agency or exclusive deal is still relatively uncommon. We have uncovered a selection of these rare sole agency properties from less than €100k to more than €1 million...
Find out about the cost effective solutions that FrenchEntrée Lot and Quercy can offer to get your business highly ranked online! Let us take away some of the stress of setting-up business in the Lot and Quercy by creating, optimising and managing either a web page or website profiling your business...
Looking for somewhere special to spend a few days in a delightful setting with English-speaking hosts? Check out our selection of Featured Bed and Breakfasts in the Lot, Lot et Garonne and Tarn et Garonne...
Looking for some serious fishing in south west France? The beautiful and unspoiled Lot, Tarn, Garonne and Aveyron rivers hold Carp over 60lb and Catfish over 150lb!
France is spoilt for caves of a world class with most départements containing caves. As far as sumps (flooded cave passages) are concerned then the Lot is in a class of its own with hundreds...
What's the connection between Claude Monet and a Lily nursery in the Lot et Garonne?
Here is a selection of properties for sale in the €150-330k price range. Not only is this a very popular price band for property seekers, but one that holds a very wide selection of property. Take a look...
Piscine-Plus have been supplying and installing swimming pools throughout France for the last 15 years and are the sole distributor of Christal swimming pools in France. Christal Pools are specialists in steel framed in-ground pools ...
