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Welcome to FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron, your online guide to property, life and holidays in the Tarn (81) & Aveyron (12) departments in the south of France!

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    Partner Mini Sites

  • Toulouse Spas
    Distributor of spas, hot tubs, gazebos and accessories in France. Order online & free delivery throughout France.

  • Bedford-Ritchie
    Estate agent Bedford - Ritchie offer a personalised, bilingual, professional property service. Property sales throuhout south west France.

  • La Boutique Anglaise
    A range of traditional and speciality British groceries. Order online & delivery throughout France.

  • Greedy Goose Cooking Holidays
    From one day courses to six day cooking holidays, the aim is to have fun and cook along with other people who share your love of good food.
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    Our Tarn & Aveyron Property Channel will guide you through all the key aspects of buying and owning a property in Tarn & Aveyron.
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    Our Tarn & Aveyron Independent Holiday Channel , gives you fresh ideas for your Tarn & Aveyron vacation & leisure activities, including...
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    Property Hunting in Tarn & Aveyron

    Start looking for your dream property now!

    House For Sale If you're considering buying a property in the Tarn & Aveyron this year, chances are that you'll already have a good idea about where in the region you want it to be, that's why we've created dedicated location specific property sales pages for the main property hotspots in the region: Albi , Castres , Mazamet , Gaillac , Cordes-sur-Ciel ,Castelnau-de-Montmiral , Rodez , Millau , Najac , and Villefranche-de-Rouergue. For those who don't have a clue where to start - check out our Property Guides ; and whilst you're doing your research visit our Finance Zone for useful information and contacts for French mortgages and insurance . Bon courage!

    LOCAL ACCOMMODATION OF THE MONTH...

    La Croix du Sud near Castelnau-de-Montmiral

    A charming B&B in the Tarn

    Outside Croix du Sud
    La Croix du Sud is an ideal place to stay, in a beautiful ancient farmhouse, in the sunny south-west of France, with unspoilt landscapes, charming medieval villages and fortified bastides north of Toulouse.

    You will find us on the "Route des Bastides Albigeoises" just outside the village of Castelnau de Montmiral : one of the 149 most beautiful villages of France.


    Bedrooms: 4 Prices From: 70 Euros Evening Meals: Yes (on request)
    La Croix du Sud Bed & Breakfast...

    LATEST STORIES ON FRENCHENTREE TARN & AVEYRON

    Albi Nominated for the Cultural Heritage of UNESCO

    The Maire and his team are building the application "brick by brick"

    Visit Unesco 130Since 20th September 1996 Albi has been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Maire of Albi has been building this application “brick by brick”. Every year France submits 2 projects. On 27th January 2009, Albi was nominated for the Cultural heritage and La Réunion for its Natural heritage.
    Albi Nominated for the Cultural Heritage of UNESCO...

    A Place in the Sun : Home or Away

    Northern Ireland or Southern Tarn ?

    Swimming PoolWe managed to escape the brunt of the current credit crunch with help from the show Place in the Sun: Home or Away (Northern Ireland v. France) on Channel 4.We are Stephen Kerlin, an electrician from Derry, Northern Ireland and Christina See, a translator from High Wycombe, England and we now run Chambres d’hotes (B&B) in Mazamet in the Southern Tarn. A Place in the Sun : Home or Away...

    Simon Scott : ex chef at the Ritz and Savoy

    Gets his first Michelin Star in the Tarn

    Simon ScottOn 2nd March 2009, in the 100th edition of the famous Michelin Guide, Englishman Simon Scott, who runs the Restaurant Les Saveurs de Saint-Avit in southern Tarn, was awarded his first Michelin star. “I am very happy, this is my work which is acknowledged by this Guide which is a worldwide reference “, says Simon Scott.
    Simon Scott is 41 years old and has been living in the Tarn for 8 years. Ex-head chef at The Savoy and ex-second chef at The Ritz, Simon Scott certainly knows his ‘onions’. Together with his French wife Marie-Hélène, he set up the restaurant in 2001 and his inventive blend of haute cuisine earned him the praise of hard-to-please locals and a red Macaron award in the Michelin guide. Les Saveurs is also recommended by French guides Bottin Gourmand and Le Guide Hubert.
    more on Simon Scott...

    Building A Dream In Mazamet

    Luxury Bed & Breakfast

    La Villa de Mazamet Back in January we wrote about a project in Mazamet for the renovation of a former landmark building into a luxury bed & breakfast, 8 months on, we catch up with owners Peter & Mark. Building A Dream In Mazamet...

    La Villa de Mazamet is a beautiful 1930's building located in the heart of the market town of Mazamet in SW France. After extensive renovations, La Villa de Mazamet now opens its doors as a luxury “Chambres d’hôtes tables d’hôtes” (Bed & Breakfast) - offering five spacious guest bedrooms, restaurant, gardens & swimming pool. Book your stay here...

    South West France Property Search

    Find your dream property in Tarn & Aveyron

    Property Search Looking for a property in south west France? To help you in your search for the perfect property in the Tarn (81) & Aveyron (12) departments and surrounding area, we offer three simple options...

    Nalanda Monastery - Lavaur

    A Unique Centre In the Heat Of The Tarn, South West France

    nalanda-monasteryNalanda Monastery is a unique centre for Western monks in the Tibetan Geluk tradition. It offers an ideal environment to live and combine practice and study in an appropriate lifestyle. Currently, around 22 monks and a number of lay men form the core of the community in Lavaur. Nalanda Monastery - Lavaur...

    Nature & Animal Parks

    Amazing Animals, Birds & Insects In South West France

    Nature & Animals Tarn & AveyronThe Tarn & Aveyron has some excellent places to explore the wildlife and nature of south west France and from across the world. The FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron Holiday directory featuring listings of Nature and Animal Parks in Tarn & Aveyron...

    NEW! Weddings In South West France

    Getting Married | Wedding Venues | Wedding Caterers

    Weddings In South West FranceVisit our new section, which includes articles and advice for getting married in France. South west France, one of the world’s most romantic settings, is the perfect place in which to hold a wedding. If you are planning a wedding or a party - choose from a wide variety of different wedding suppliers.Check it out..

    Artist Studio For Sale In Castlenau de Montmiral

    Lyn Gambles is selling her much loved village house in the Tarn

    Lyn GambleOn an impulse I travelled to Castlenau de Montmiral to join a painting course - however the first thing the Angel of New Opportunities showed me was a hand-painted "for sale" notice nailed into the blackened oak timbers of an ancient front door of a house opposite the art school. Artist Studio For Sale In Castlenau de Montmiral...

    NEW! Rodez Airport Guide

    Flights | Hotels | Car Hire | Property | Facilities

    Ryanair Plane Visit our new section, which includes articles and advice for getting to and using Rodez-Marcillac Airport. The airport is about to commence a major upgrade to facilities with a new route from Dublin-Rodez commencing on 5 April 2008. London Stansted flights commence again from 30 March 2008. Check it out..

    BUSINESS SHOWCASE TARN & AVEYRON

    Advertising Opportunities with FrenchEntrée

    Advertise to Property Buyers, Tourists and Residents

    Advertise with FrenchEntree Tarn & AveyronDo you want to promote your products and services, sell your property or promote your accommodation to a growing audience of Property Buyers, Tourists and Residents in the Tarn & Aveyron? Why not find out more about the many cost-effective advertising opportunities on FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron?
    Advertising Opportunities with FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron...

    We Can Help You Registering your Car in France

    Advertorial by Generali Albi

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    French vehicle registration is known as immatriculation and the certificate is the carte grise (grey card). It is controlled by the Département in which you are living and applications should be directed to the Préfecture or Sous-Préfecture.

    The following is a set of guideline instructions for obtaining a carte grise and a new number plate for your vehicle.
    more on registering your car in Tarn or Aveyron...

    Micropolis - The City Of Insects

    You won't believe your senses !

    MicropolisOnly 15 minutes from the Millau Viaduct in the heart of the Aveyron, an extraordinary adventure awaits you. Get ready for a day's excursion into the universe of the infinitely small. Delve into the mysteries of this magical, fascinating world, where science and imagination come together over 2,400m2 and 15 theme-based exhibit spaces. Labour alongside worker ants, wander with butterflies, weave yourself a web in the company of spiders or befriend a praying mantis...Here, anything seems possible.Micropolis - The City Of Insects...

    Crédit Agricole Nord Midi-Pyrénées

    Mortgages : An Interesting Financial Possibility

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    Photo by Gilles Tordjeman
    With a lowering interest rates over the past few months, mortgages remain a very interesting solution. This applies equally to those with a small personal contribution, as well as to buyers with more considerable means at their disposal who are looking for a return on their capital.

    more on Mortgages at CA ...

    Axa France - Car and house insurance, Heathcare

    The world’s leader in personal financial solutions

    Axa FranceWhatever your needs may be, as a totally bilingual (English/French) customer consultant for AXA France, the world’s leader in personal financial solutions, I will be more than happy to discuss any of your questions in strict confidence in the comfort of your home. Axa France - Car and house insurance, Heathcare, Life Insurance...

    What is “French Assurance vie” ?

    Reduce Your French Tax Liability

    MoneyFor those who are considering moving to France or buying French property whether to live in permanently, as a holiday home or to rent out, it would be well worth considering taking out an Assurance Vie which may reduce your French tax liability. Daniel Butcher from Axa France discuses the benefits from his personal view. Reduce Your French Tax Liability with AXA...

    Watching UK TV in South West France

    Satellite TV installation in the Midi-Pyrenees from SkyinFrance

    sky tvEven if you speak fluent French and want to watch French TV there can’t be many of us who won’t want to catch up our favourite UK news, sport and entertainment programmes. So what do you need to bring your beloved UK TV into your new French home? Watching UK TV in South West France...

    Renovating A Property in Aveyron

    LIAISON can arrange quotations with local, good quality artisans

    Liaison 12Many people are discovering this unspoilt region of France, and it is not long before they have fallen in love with a property to renovate. However they can be many hurdles to overcome but there is help at hand. FrenchEntree spoke to LIAISON, who for some years now have been providing a unique service to see what solution can be provided for both the small and large renovation projects. Renovating A Property in Aveyron...

    Your Guide To French Insurance

    Jean Bernard Reynes, AGF Agent & Insurance Broker

    AGFTo be well insured is not only about subscribing to an insurance but also having the right insurer. Jean Bernard Reynes, AGF agent and insurance broker in Cordes-sur-Ciel and Carmaux serving the south west France can provide house, car, health, travel insurance as well as various investment products. Read our Guide To French Insurance and contact us to find out more. AGF Agent - Jean Bernard Reynes...

    Own A Hot Tub or Spa In France

    Equip Your French Home with a Spa, Hot Tub or Jacuzzi!

    Toulouse SpasFor the fraction of a cost of a swimming pool with running costs of 15€ per week you can enjoy the health and social benefits of a spa, hot tub or jacuzzi all year round. Based in Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Tarn, Toulouse Spas are ideally situated to service Midi-Pyrénées and France.
    Own A Hot Tub or Spa In France...


    Estate Agent Bedford-Ritchie with Residences 81

    Specialising in Character Properties In South West France

    Bedford-Ritchie with Residences 81 TeamPaul Bedford, Kirk Ritchie, Laurette Bailey and Delphine Salingardes offer a personalised, bilingual, professional service seven days a week. We are very passionate about this special area of France and have extensive knowledge and experience of the property market in the Tarn, Aveyron, Tarn-et-Garonne and south west France.
    Estate Agent Bedford-Ritchie with Residences 81...

    Financial Advisor Rob Hesketh-The Spectrum IFA Group

    Financial advice throughout the South West France

    Rob HeskethRob Hesketh, an independant financial advisor who lives and works in the south west France, introduces the services of the Spectrum IFA Group and outlines why you may need them when planning your move to France and integrating into the French financial environment, particularly when considering investments, insurance and inheritance.
    Financial Advisor Rob Hesketh-The Spectrum IFA Group...

    Medieval Castle with Garden

    For Sale in Cordes-sur-Ciel

    Logis Cordes
    628,000 Euros
    A rare opportunity to invest in a fully restored historic castle dating back to the 14th and 15th century with 910 sqm of land at a reduced price. Visit the Website
    A Smart Fire this Winter ?
    EcoSmart Fire Why not invest in an innovative and environmentally-friendly style of open fireplace. Visit Albi's Showroom
    Where To Invest In France?
    Axa Investments Why not live of your investments while protecting yourself against the currency markets.Axa’s Capital resources solution, guarantee yourself a 15 year regular income. Find out more...
    Need a Talented Ironmonger ?
    Jean MarieJean-Marie Grécourt is trained as a locksmith, coppersmith and learned craftsmanship in wrought iron. If you have a property with an iron deficiency, have a look at his website for pictures of his work. www.jm-grecourt.fr/
    The City Of Insects
    Micropolis With your 5 senses heighted, you will come closer to insects than ever before.An adventure for the whole family. 15 minutes from the Millau Viaduct. Discover Micropolis...
    Expert Financial Advice
    Rob Hesketh Get advice and find out about financial services offered by Rob Hesketh at the Spectrum IFA Group in the south of France.More Information...
    Selction Habitat  Estate Agent
    Restored Cottage in Gaillac Vineyard
    patio view from top
    220,000 Euros
    This 19th-century former Blacksmith's Cottage has been beautifully restored into a stylish permanent or holiday home. More information...
    Bedford - Ritchie with Residences 81
    Bat'Immo Estate Agent
    Foncia Estate Agent
    ProFoncier
    Estate Agent - Louis de Marigny
    Crédit Agricole
    Crédit Agricole Crédit Agricole Nord Midi-Pyrénées, as the largest bank in the area, has created an English Speaking Branch dedicated to you. More Information...
    Azur Piscines
    Parc Animalier De Pradinas
    Parc Paradinas The Animal Park of Pradinas is located in the heart of Segala in the department of Aveyron.From the largest to the smallest, you will discover about 40 species from all over the world. More information...
    Property Finding Service
    Aveyron Homes Do you need help finding your dream property? We are on hand to help and advise you throughout the purchasing process.Let us help you in your Aveyron search. Find out more...
    Golf Holiday In France
    Golf Holiday - South West France Play at Golf Du Grand Rodez. Only 10mins from Rodez Airport. Make a short holiday and stay at Hostellerie de Fontanges. 3 night golf holidays from 260 Euros. More information...
    French Insurance Made Easy
    Generali Insurance Confused with insurance in France? You can rely on Generali for competitive rates and service in EnglishMore Information...
    Renovation Made Easy
    Build Your Dream With Us Bilingual agency specialising in collating quotations for your renovation projects or smaller works from approved local artisans. Get Your Project Moving With Liaison
    Missing British Food?
    La Boutique Anglaise A range of traditional and speciality British groceries including chilled, frozen and vegetarian. Available from local markets or visit our shop. NEW: Order Online & Delivery Throughout France.
    French Insurance Guide
    Your Guide To French Insurance Jean Bernard Reynes, AGF agent and insurance broker, answers all the questions you may have about how to get insurance in France including home, car, school & health insurance. French Insurance Guide...
    Local Assistance In Aveyron
    CIBA - Assistance In France Local association to assist when integrating into France including utilities, bank accounts, insurances & renovations.Find Out More....
    Try A Cooking Holiday?
    Bonne Bouffe Cooking School Cooking holiday in the beautiful region of Tarn where you will have a fantastic time cooking and eating delicious food, relaxing and enjoying the delightful surroundings. Find out more...
    Swimming Pool Safety
    Dalcec - Pool Safety Solutions Understand the latest rules on swimming pool security and how we can propose fencing systems that fit your pool, your needs and pocket. Pool Safety Solutions.
    Looking For A Present?
    Panier Gourmand Info Regional gourmet baskets made to order Gaillac wine, foie gras, local liquors & beer, home-made cakes & chocolate. All natural products.Find Out More...
    You Need This?
    Toulouse Spas For the fraction of a cost of a swimming pool with running costs of 15€ per week you can enjoy the health and social benefits of a spa all year round .
    Do You Enjoy Cooking?
    Greedy Goose Cooking holidays & day courses in a beautiful setting in the Aveyron. Enjoy cooking, while making some delicious recipes with Greedy Goose.
    Try A Walking Holiday?
    Explore some of the best medieval bastides, vineyards, gorges and  countryside of Tarn & Aveyron.  More details here... Cordes-sur-Ciel
    Learn French Quickly
    Linkword Languages courses are a fast and easy way to learn French. One of the most popular with French property buyers. Try a demo now... survey homes
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    Ségala Cottage

    Sleeps 2-5 with view of chateau. Near to Monestiés & Cordes-sur-Ciel   More...

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