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11th October 2008
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Your complete guide to the Pays de la LoireWelcome to FrenchEntrée Pays de la Loire, your online guide to holidays, property, and life in the Loire Valley. The Pays de la Loire region is in the northwest of France, encompassing the departments of the Vendee (85), Loire Atlantique (44), Maine et Loire (49), Mayenne (53), and Sarthe (72).The highlights of our site include: Loire Property For Sale, On The Wine Trail, The Chateau File, Loire Holiday Rentals, What’s On guide of events, a Beach Guide, Directory of English-speaking businesses, Loire Food & Drink, Tourist Offices, Life in the Loire real stories, and the Discussion Forum. We also provide essential Emergency Numbers. We’re David and Gwen and we edit and manage FrenchEntrée Pays de la Loire. We live in the area and are constantly updating and adding to the site, making it as comprehensive as possible. If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact us. And, we’re always looking for interesting stories of expats who have moved to our area, or events and businesses of interest to expats, so drop us an email! Contact FrenchEntrée Loire  Houses and property for sale in the Vendee and Mayenne areasFind your new home in the Vendee and Mayenne and elsewhere in the Pays de la Loire at the touch of a button. Click here .Flights to the Pays de la Loire Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to the Pays de la Loire map to view the airlines flying from the UK airports to France. Holiday accommodation and gite rental in the Vendee, Mayenne, Chateaubriant and SaumurDetailed information to help you find your perfect holiday destination in the Pays de la Loire. Click here.Running a business in FranceMany people dream of moving to France and working for themselves. Read how a father and son realised their ambition and opened a bar in the Pays de la Loire.
Education in the MayenneSchool information listed per town in the Mayenne (north east). Essential details for every parent.Property for sale in EvronHouses for sale and other property for sale in Argentre, Bais, Champgeneteux, Chantrigne, Couptrain, Evron, La Chapelle Rainsouin, Lassay les Chateaux, Louverne, Montsurs, Neuilly le Vendin, Pre-en-Pail, Sainte Gemmes le Robert, Sainte Suzanne and Villaines la Juhel. schools, shops, cinemas, more...Property, schools, shops and more info on the Vendee (south-east)Essential housebuyer's guide to Bazoges En Pareds, Benet, La Caillere St Hilaire, Chaille les Marais, La Chataigneraie, Fontenay le Comte, Foussais Payre, L’Hermenault, Maillezais, Mouilleron en Pareds, St Hilaire des Loges, Ste Hermine and Vouvant.We're connecting you... We have all the information you need to get connected. British (English) food and drink shops in Chateaubriant, Saumur and VendeeThere's no need to cross the Channel to fill up on your favourite foods from the UK. You can find anything from HP Sauce to freshly baked scones right here.Frenchentree Loire has been shopping and here are our top tips for PG Tips in the Pays de la Loire. Vendee schools (south east)Detailed guide to education for school-age children in the Vendee (south east).Finding that dream home in the Pays de la LoireIf you're hoping to find the ideal property to suit your needs in the Pays de la Loire then you've certainly found the right place to look. We have gathered information from selected estage agents in the region in our comprehensive search section . You are sure to find something of interest with FrenchEntrée Loire.Don't forget our Property Guide for further information on buying a home in this wonderful part of France. You will also find lots of essential information throughout our site to help you every step of the way. Property for sale in La ChataigneraieHouses for sale and other property for sale in Bazoges En Pareds, Benet, La Caillere St Hilaire, Chaille les Marais, La Chataigneraie, Fontenay le Comte, Foussais Payre, L’Hermenault, Maillezais, Mouilleron en Pareds, St Hilaire des Loges, Ste Hermine and Vouvant. |
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 Frozen foods direct from the UK to the Loire
 British-made curries, pies and cakes imported direct from the UK now available in the Pays de la Loire and throughout France. Vegetarian and vegan dishes also on the menu. Click here for details.
Vendeepools provide peace of mind
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Punchard Renovations - English builder in France since 1998
.JPG) Services include all electrical works, roofing, carpentry, Velux windows installed, masonary works, re-pointing, loft conversions, insulation, partitioning, plumbing and bathroom installations.Visit website.
Pays de la Loire classified ads - with pics
 Furniture, vehicles and so much more have been advertised in our classified section since our site launched recently. Don't miss out and bag a bargain today.
English-speaking builders in the Vendee
Click here for specialists in Vendee construction, restoration, roofing, electrics, fosse septique, plumbing, landscaping and more.
EuroMayenne Fair
Enjoy the annual EuroMayenne Fair and stock up on great ideas for Christmas gifts. Click here for details.
Save a fortune on Euros If you need advice or a Euro currency exchange quote, make a no obligation enquiry to Moneycorp, FrenchEntrée's Currency PartnerBGF - a building company you can rely on
 BGF Chateaubriant covers departments 44, 35, 49 and 53 - Rennes, Nantes, Laval, Redon and Angers. Complete or part renovations, no job is too big or too small, planning permission, general building, septic tank installations, roofing, dry-lining, sandblasting, plastering,rendering, pointing and more....
   English mechanic in the Mayenne
Fully qualified and experienced English mechanic in the Mayenne Department. Vehicle repairs and servicing and vehicles bought and sold. Phone David Wright on 06 37 32 08 39 or email here .
Traditional Sunday lunch in Fontevraud
Visit Chez Teresa to enjoy Sunday lunch with a choice of chicken roast and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puds, veg and gravy, or baked salmon with vegetables and a vegetarian option. A delicious choice of starters and desserts also available. Please book at least 24 hours in advance. Click here for website .
Mayenne schools
Detailed guide to education for school-age children in the Mayenne (north east).
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School information listed per town in the Vendee (south east). Essential details for every parent.
Holiday accommodation and gite rental in the Vendee, Mayenne, Chateaubriant and Saumur
 Detailed information to help you find your perfect holiday destination in the Pays de la Loire. Click here.
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The editors of FrenchEntrée Loire, in association with established writer, and creative writing tutor, Teresa Dolan of Chez Teresa in Fontevraud, invite aspirational writers to enter a free writing competition.
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From the gardens of the magnificent Loire chateaux to the largest Japanese garden in Europe to nature reserves, there's a variety of green spaces for every taste...
Nowhere in the world can match the variety and quality of the Loire Valley’s white, red, rose, sparkling, sweet, and dry wines. You can taste wines of every colour and flavour, with unforgettable fragrances that reflect the region’s unique soil.
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Want to find out what movies are showing in English near you? Check out our comprehensive English-language cinema listing for the Pays de la Loire and let FrenchEntrée take you to the movies...
Delicious curries and traditional British cakes and pies are now available in the Pays de la Loire thanks to a top English chef who once worked at The Savoy.
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The north-east of the Mayenne Department offers some of the most attractive properties in France at prices often well below the national average. From renovation projects at under €30,000 to the cheapest chateaux in the country, you’ll find them all here.
DON’T be surprised if you see Material Girl Madonna getting Into The Groove in Sarthe as the huge international singing star has roots in Department 72.
Sitting on a small street not far from the massive Angers Chateau, the English-Language Library in Angers (ELLIA) holds a special position ...
Taking its name from the 800-mile long river that runs through it, the Pays de la Loire covers a diverse region..jpg)
The name Loire inspires images of romantic fairytale castles, stories of the Plantagenets and the Medicis and royal intrigue, and lush green valleys and vineyards surrounding the rivers of the area.
An airport delay lasting 40 years is finally over and promises to be good news for people travelling to and from the Loire.
FORMER train driver Mark Keyton now works on different kinds of tracks as a DJ on French radio.
Renovating a house in the Pays de la Loire, from building methods to products used, can often be very different from renovating in the UK. However, a few things, like delays, seem to be universal to builders everywhere.
NO English writer is more associated with the Vendee than Angela Bird.
The French state education system in the Pays de la Loire is well-organised, well-funded, and with high standards in comparison to many other countries.
The south-east of the Vendee has been a popular destination for house-hunters and the good news is that terrific properties are still available - but don’t wait too long...
Renting a property instead of buying may seem like a waste of money, but it could turn out to be a shrewd investment.
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Some months ago I noticed with a little more than passing interest some curious plants with serrated leaves that began to sprout in a field not a million miles from where we live.
When Diane Bushell arrived at a London hospital she was told she had wind when she was actually suffering from a burst ovary which later turned out to be cancerous.
You can choose from a fabulous range of options when deciding how to reach the Pays de la Loire.
Most people cross a bridge in a Loire town with no idea how a young American soldier gave his life to save the structure during a vicious battle in World War II.
The best way to enjoy the glorious French sunshine is to have your own swimming pool.
House-hunters searching for a property in the Mayenne as a renovation project should also consider the best way to convert their ruin into a home.