Carol Paylor

Posts: 86

Carol, a teacher from Hurworth in Darlington, lives in Charente in South-West France, where she runs La Grue Gites with her family.

The Ultimate Guide to French Cakes and Patisserie

The Ultimate Guide to French Cakes and Patisserie

1st December 2023
How to Use the Phrase “Du Coup” in French

How to Use the Phrase “Du Coup” in French

17th November 2023
What You Need to Know About Armistice Day in France

What You Need to Know About Armistice Day in France

6th November 2023
Making Year-Round Income from Your Gite Business in France

Making Year-Round Income from Your Gite Business in France

3rd November 2023
La Toussaint or All Saints Day in France

La Toussaint or All Saints Day in France

30th October 2023
Celebrating Halloween in France

Celebrating Halloween in France

26th October 2023
A Practical Guide to English Immersion Stays in France

A Practical Guide to English Immersion Stays in France

18th October 2023
Why We Love Being a Host Family for English Immersion Stays in France

Why We Love Being a Host Family for English Immersion Stays in France

2nd October 2023
What Is a Livret de Famille in France?

What Is a Livret de Famille in France?

23rd September 2023
Teaching Kids French: My Children’s Favourite French TV Shows

Teaching Kids French: My Children’s Favourite French TV Shows

16th September 2023
How To Check for Water Alerts and Restrictions in Your French Department

How To Check for Water Alerts and Restrictions in Your French Department

10th September 2023
My Favourite French Netflix & TV Shows for Learning French

My Favourite French Netflix & TV Shows for Learning French

4th September 2023
My 10 LEAST Favourite Things About France (Eek!)

My 10 LEAST Favourite Things About France (Eek!)

28th July 2023
France Services: How to Get Free Advice on Taxes, Health & Benefits

France Services: How to Get Free Advice on Taxes, Health & Benefits

21st July 2023
How to Write an Email in French: Tips for Formal & Friendly Exchanges

How to Write an Email in French: Tips for Formal & Friendly Exchanges

14th July 2023
Living La Belle Vie: My 12 Favourite Things About France

Living La Belle Vie: My 12 Favourite Things About France

5th July 2023
Fun En Français: My Favourite French Words & Phrases

Fun En Français: My Favourite French Words & Phrases

9th June 2023
Quick-Start Guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics

Quick-Start Guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics

10th May 2023
REAL LIFE: How I Manage the French Tax Season as a Gite Owner

REAL LIFE: How I Manage the French Tax Season as a Gite Owner

5th May 2023
May Day Celebrations in France

May Day Celebrations in France

28th April 2023
Sending Parcels Via Point Relais in France

Sending Parcels Via Point Relais in France

20th April 2023
What is a Lettre Recommandée in France & When Do You Need One?

What is a Lettre Recommandée in France & When Do You Need One?

14th April 2023
An Insider’s Guide to French Cheese

An Insider’s Guide to French Cheese

7th April 2023
Celebrating Easter Or Paques Like a Local in France

Celebrating Easter Or Paques Like a Local in France

30th March 2023
Les Soldes: Local Tips for Sales Shopping in France

Les Soldes: Local Tips for Sales Shopping in France

3rd March 2023
What Is an Animal Health Certificate & Does Your Pet Need One?

What Is an Animal Health Certificate & Does Your Pet Need One?

1st March 2023
How to Host a French Apéro Like a Local

How to Host a French Apéro Like a Local

24th February 2023
How To Dine Like a Local at a French Restaurant

How To Dine Like a Local at a French Restaurant

14th February 2023
How To Use France’s EcoWatt Website

How To Use France’s EcoWatt Website

6th February 2023
How to Buy a Baguette in France: Everything You Need to Know

How to Buy a Baguette in France: Everything You Need to Know

30th January 2023
Travelling to France with Your Pet Post-Brexit

Travelling to France with Your Pet Post-Brexit

23rd January 2023
23 Tried and Tested Tips for Learning French in 2023

23 Tried and Tested Tips for Learning French in 2023

16th January 2023
9 Ways French Schools Are Different From the UK and US

9 Ways French Schools Are Different From the UK and US

23rd December 2022
What Is the Baccalauréat or “Bac” in France?

What Is the Baccalauréat or “Bac” in France?

16th December 2022
Top Tips for Settling Your Children Into A French School

Top Tips for Settling Your Children Into A French School

9th December 2022
Gites de France: A Thing of the Past or Are Gite Owners Missing a Trick?

Gites de France: A Thing of the Past or Are Gite Owners Missing a Trick?

7th November 2022
10 Surprises About Moving To The French Countryside

10 Surprises About Moving To The French Countryside

21st October 2022
11 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Buying in France

11 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Buying in France

14th October 2022
Top 10 Tips for Publicising your Gite or Chambre d’Hotes Business

Top 10 Tips for Publicising your Gite or Chambre d’Hotes Business

6th October 2022
Building and Renovation in France: What Is A Devis?

Building and Renovation in France: What Is A Devis?

28th September 2022
What Is France’s Tourist Tax (Taxe de Sejour) and Who Pays It?

What Is France’s Tourist Tax (Taxe de Sejour) and Who Pays It?

24th September 2022
Fibre Internet in France

Fibre Internet in France

17th September 2022
11 Things You Can Do at a French Tabac

11 Things You Can Do at a French Tabac

27th July 2022
Accessing Mental Healthcare in France

Accessing Mental Healthcare in France

1st July 2022
Female Contraception and the Pill in France

Female Contraception and the Pill in France

30th June 2022
How To Get A Mammogram in France (for Free)

How To Get A Mammogram in France (for Free)

14th June 2022
How To Use Doctolib in France: English-Speaking Doctors & Online Consultations

How To Use Doctolib in France: English-Speaking Doctors & Online Consultations

14th June 2022
How to Get Documents Officially Translated in France

How to Get Documents Officially Translated in France

5th May 2022
How To Write a Sworn Statement or Attestation sur L’Honneur in France

How To Write a Sworn Statement or Attestation sur L’Honneur in France

3rd May 2022
Travelling by Ferry to France from the UK and Ireland

Travelling by Ferry to France from the UK and Ireland

26th April 2022

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