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 30th July 2010
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This was the event of the season – a good old-fashioned charity ball!
People who own additional properties abroad and make regular mortgage and/or utilities payments will also be badly affected, as every transfer is open to individual transfer charges, in addition to exchange rates. Data from the UK’s number one property website, Rightmove Overseas, reveals that...
We were recently contacted by Beckie Roques, who works with the Croix Blanche association that provides first aid assistance across France and first aid training courses to individuals and groups. Beckie will soon be qualifying as a first aid teacher and will be offering first aid training courses in English and French..jpg)
While the basic job of UK and French estate agents is the same, in practice they are vastly different. First, the French move house less frequently than the British. So the volume of transactions is smaller. Secondly the French population is dispersed over a much larger area than the British. We take properties...
BNP Paribas International Buyers have been taking a look at the French property market and have come up with some interesting figures, plus the announcement of a special deal on fixed rate mortgages...
"Les amis des chats" has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Since this cat welfare charity was founded in Roquecor, Tarn-et-Garonne in March 2000 it has helped over 5,000 cats, and plans to help even more in the years to come. It began by starting a "Trap-Neuter-Return" programme in its home village of Roquecor, the charity has expanded so that today it has....jpg)
When asked about the original reason that made us decide to move to France nearly 15 years ago with our, then young, sons, I remember trying to cycle down to our village in Kent and thinking that I could never let our boys do the same. It was just far too dangerous...
French estate agents often get asked what the sale value of a property will be after it has been restored. This question often arises because the potential purchaser is looking for an opportunity to make a profit. But French property doesn’t work like that. The UK concept of moving in, doing up and moving on just doesn’t work
The economic crisis and Euro to Pound exchange rate had a dramatic impact on the French property market in 2009. We look back at the year and make some predictions as to how the market will develop in 2010. Prices have certainly dropped during 2009, but the signs are that the market is starting to pick up again - a great time to buy?....jpg)
The French are usually ahead of the game when it comes to new fashion trends and accessories, but it seems there is one area where they have been beaten - by the Australians! Anyone who has spent time in France during the summer will know that shade is a serious consideration...
Situated 30kms East of the region’s main town of Cahors, Cabrerets sits astride the Celé river (which itself joins the river Lot at Conduche) in a quiet valley sided by imposing limestone cliffs. The village itself dates from around the thirteenth century and as a result, has a lot of history to share with any visitor who takes an interest...
When pianist and jazz-singer Judy Blair saw the plight of the Haiti earthquake victims, her response was immediate: she started organizing a benefit concert. Just as she had for the Katrina disaster. The musicians she contacted, including Gary Brooker (founder of Procul Harum)...
So you’ve finally done it, you’ve found your dream home in France and are getting ready for the “big move”. Congratulations and welcome!
The inspiring tale of one woman’s war.
So what’s it really like running a Gîte business in France? Well, in short – it beats working for a living! So forget what you think it’s like and give 5 minutes to reading a real life account of setting up and running gîtes in France...
NEW for 2010 - A Camping Holiday for those seeking serenity. Château de Lacomté Country Retreat introduces Camping and Holiday Rentals "Just For Adults" in South West France.
The pretty town of Prayssac is located in between two of many large, meandering bends of the river Lot in a beautiful area of France known as the gastronomic heart of the country. Prayssac is a growing, lively area, ideal to spend long awaited, welcomed summer breaks....
Get married in France? Isn’t that difficult, people will ask, mindful of French bureaucracy? Well, I got married myself here eight years ago, I have just organised my stepdaughter’s – much bigger – wedding and I have helped various friends with the paperwork in the intervening years. So here’s how to do it! I am writing this from the point of view of British nationals, though I believe it will equally apply to other nationalities...
I volunteer at my local refuge in Figeac and although I always have a fun time playing with the puppies, I am always more bowled over by the grandpas and grandmas that make up most of our shelter’s population. They are just as loving but in a calmer more dignified manner and they are quite happy to sit with you for hours. The benefits of adopting a senior dog are numerous...
My love affair with France began nearly 20 years ago, when I was 18 years old. I was drawn to France, why - I don’t know. I had never been to France, never experience the French culture or food; I just knew I wanted to be there someday. I used to dream and believe by the time I was 35, I would live 6 months in Australia and 6 months in France...
My decision to teach French happened by accident really. I had a call from a friend who had artisans on site and both sides were having trouble understanding what was required. I was happy to help but after I’d gone I was flattered to find the builder thought I was French. When my friend understood this, he said ‘Why don’t you teach it? It would really help me and I can think of several other people who would really value it too’. 
With the huge choice of on-line advertising options it's almost impossible to judge which is the best. To help you with this choice we can reveal some inside information from one of our clients - fully booked last year, but where exactly did the enquiries come from?
A hot air balloon ride provides a unique way of experiencing the sights and sounds of the region from a new perspective.
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L’Ancien Presbytère is set in the middle of a quiet French village next to the 12C church. It has a garden (36 x 10 metres) which has paved,
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.
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.
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…
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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...
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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...
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...
The panoramic view from my terrace stretches for thirty kilometres, across immaculately tended vineyards, huddled villages, river valleys and great sweeps of forested landscape. In the far distance, if your eyesight is pretty good, you can just make out the tower at Tournon D’Agenais...
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...
Anthony Nielson, former owner of a London advertising agency, arrived in the Lot 11 years ago. He literally fell in love with the little town of Figeac, bought and set up The French Wine Shop to supply quality French wines to customers around the world.