Carol Paylor

Posts: 58

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

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
Long-Distance Train Travel in France: TGV, SNCF, OuiGo

Long-Distance Train Travel in France: TGV, SNCF, OuiGo

6th April 2022
Do I Need Winter Tyres or Snow Chains When Driving in France?

Do I Need Winter Tyres or Snow Chains When Driving in France?

6th April 2022
Choosing a Mobile Phone Provider in France

Choosing a Mobile Phone Provider in France

28th February 2022
Choosing a Wi-Fi or Internet Provider in France

Choosing a Wi-Fi or Internet Provider in France

28th February 2022
The Costs of Running a Gite in France: Can You Make a Profit?

The Costs of Running a Gite in France: Can You Make a Profit?

8th February 2022
Gite Classification in France: How & Why to Classify Your Gite

Gite Classification in France: How & Why to Classify Your Gite

1st February 2022
Garages and Mechanics: Car Repair in France

Garages and Mechanics: Car Repair in France

14th January 2022
Parking in France: Car Parks, Blue Zones, & Parking Fines

Parking in France: Car Parks, Blue Zones, & Parking Fines

14th January 2022
Drinking and Driving in France: Legal Limits & Penalties

Drinking and Driving in France: Legal Limits & Penalties

14th January 2022
Selling a Car in France: Private Sales, Garages, and Trades

Selling a Car in France: Private Sales, Garages, and Trades

14th January 2022
Visiting the Pharmacy in France and Prescription Medicines

Visiting the Pharmacy in France and Prescription Medicines

14th January 2022
Chez le Coiffeur: Visiting the Hairdresser in France

Chez le Coiffeur: Visiting the Hairdresser in France

14th January 2022
Visiting a Medical Specialist in France: Referrals, Appointments, & Results

Visiting a Medical Specialist in France: Referrals, Appointments, & Results

4th December 2021
Visiting the Dentist in France: Check-Ups, Costs, & Finding a Dentist

Visiting the Dentist in France: Check-Ups, Costs, & Finding a Dentist

4th December 2021
Visiting the Opticians in France: Eye Tests, Glasses, & Contact Lens

Visiting the Opticians in France: Eye Tests, Glasses, & Contact Lens

4th December 2021
What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident In France

What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident In France

10th November 2021
Driving in France: Speed Limits, Road Signs, and Rules

Driving in France: Speed Limits, Road Signs, and Rules

29th October 2021
4 Practical Tips for Moving Into Your French Home

4 Practical Tips for Moving Into Your French Home

29th October 2021
France Shopping Guide: From Butchers & Bakeries to Clothes and DIY

France Shopping Guide: From Butchers & Bakeries to Clothes and DIY

4th October 2021
Buying Second-Hand Goods in France: A L’Occasion

Buying Second-Hand Goods in France: A L’Occasion

4th September 2021
Owning a Pet in France: Vets, Vaccinations, and Responsibilities

Owning a Pet in France: Vets, Vaccinations, and Responsibilities

26th August 2021
Rehoming Pets: Adopting a Dog or Cat in France

Rehoming Pets: Adopting a Dog or Cat in France

4th August 2021
La Poste: French Postal Service and Parcel Delivery

La Poste: French Postal Service and Parcel Delivery

4th August 2021
Emergency Numbers In France: Who to Call & Useful Phrases

Emergency Numbers In France: Who to Call & Useful Phrases

22nd July 2021
Visiting the Doctors in France: Appointments, Prescriptions, and Your Médecin Traitant

Visiting the Doctors in France: Appointments, Prescriptions, and Your Médecin Traitant

5th July 2021
Opening Hours in France: Shops, Services, Restaurants

Opening Hours in France: Shops, Services, Restaurants

5th July 2021
Settling English Children into a French School

Settling English Children into a French School

5th July 2021
French School Days: Holidays, Lunches, and La Rentrée

French School Days: Holidays, Lunches, and La Rentrée

5th July 2021
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