Pays de la Loire Real Lives
Flights to the Pays de la Loire
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Finding that dream home in the Pays de la Loire
If 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 Frenchentree 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.
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Running a business in France
Many 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.
Find a property for sale in the Pays de la Loire
Please visit Pays de la Loire property for sale to find a new home in this beautiful part of France.You can also choose to search Mayenne property for sale and Vendee property for sale .
Buy British
There'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.
Running a B&B and Indian restaurant in Mayenne
In 2008, Yasmeen and Jonathan Moore set up a gîte complex in the Mayenne with a restaurant for guests. Due to the popularity of the restaurant and also due to the pleading from local British people they decided to open the restaurant to non-residents on Friday evenings for curry nights. Here's their story..
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Retired British couple start new French business
Teachers hope new enterprise will be class act
Millions of visitors are drawn to France every year by its many attractions, but learning maths isn’t normally one of them.One English couple are, however, about to change that... high standard of tuition...
Loire woman praises French hospitals after poor NHS care
Cancer survivor now works to help others in France
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.To make matters even worse, Diane’s brief and shocking experience at the hands of the NHS also resulted in her contracting MRSA in its filthy wards. Herceptin not rationed in France...
Bridge war hero remembered
Astonishing bravery of young dad G.I.
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.It’s name and a memorial, however, pay tribute to the astonishingly brave act of a North Carolina farm boy that is remembered to this day.
emotional journey for wife...
Every second counts in Gorron
Used items shop has bargains galore
BARGAIN-hunters are flocking to a secondhand store that sells top items at a fraction of the prices found elsewhere on the High Street.“It’s like an indoor carboot sale.” more...
Loire dog grooming gives paws for thought
Passion for animals brings Kathryn to France
IT’S a dog’s life for Kathryn Sanderson, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.Since arriving from the UK last year, the qualified dog groomer has built up a thriving ... more...
English radio DJ stars on French station
Language no barrier for music fan Mark
FORMER train driver Mark Keyton now works on different kinds of tracks as a DJ on French radio.Mark isn’t sure if any other native English speakers are broadcasting in French, but he maybe the only one in the country... an appetite for music...
Sarthe superstar
Madonna's French Connection
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.Madonna is known to be fascinated by genealogy and claims to be related to both the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla (Prince Charles’ wife) and Canadian singer Celine Dion. more...
It Pays to live in the Loire
Childhood dream of opening a teashop
It was the summer of 2005.My husband, Tony, and I were somewhat disillusioned with England and wanted very much to do something different with our lives.
We also still had a mortgage and were approaching the dreaded middle age.
we discovered this amazing house...
Vendee 'sat nav' rebel
I disobeyed orders and I enjoyed it ‘Sat nav’ is not entirely useful in France due to the large numbers of roads that either do exist but do not appear on maps, or which do appear on maps but in reality are rutted tracks that lead only to disused reservoirs in the middle of maize fields. more...Nice and friendly Gendarmerie in the Pays de la Loire
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The fine men and women of the Gendarmerie Nationale are not known for their fluffy public image.Indeed, French policing in general is characterised by a military vigour and wholehearted enthusiasm for walloping people that is removed from Dixon of Dock Green in the same way as the sky is removed from the sea. rugby fan tried their patience...
Loire gite owners' helping hands
Great way found to benefit property
By chance, Stu and Syb Bradley discovered a unique way that benefited their property near Saumur and also enabled other people to stay in this wonderful part of the country for nothing.
so much enthusiasm...
Loire life is certainly different
One expat makes some pleasant discoveries
THINGS are done differently in France. That’s the experience of everyone who has moved here.Sometimes that can be a good thing. Other times, not.
Brian Barcroft runs a gite business with his wife Sheila in Le Puy Notre Dame near Saumur.
Here are recent experiences he has had that are quite possibly unique to France. left feeling very grateful...
BGF - 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....
Vendeepools provide peace of mind
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Swimming pool installation, security fencing, terraces and walls, landscaping, garden and pool maintenance, swimming pool supplies. Your complete one-stop solution is here.
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