Learning French: Give your gym vocabulary a workout
Gym equipment can be confusing at the best of times – even more so when instructions are in French. So welcome to our essential guide to vocabulary for la salle de sport.
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Glossary: tools and DIY terms in French
A little help goes a long way. Whether you need a a copper tube, double-glazing, paintbrush or electric drill, find the right word for the job.
Water Supply in France
Some useful facts and tips about water supplies in France and how to get your home connected.
How the French behave in the swimming pool
It occurred to me recently, as I was swimming lengths in my local municipal pool in Tarascon-Beaucaire in Provence, how the French swim like they drive: fast and furious. In comparison, the Brits in general take a more leisurely, Sunday…
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools in France Welcome to our comprehensive guide to swimming pools in France. When you picture your dream home in sunny France, a swimming pool is high up on the list of must-haves. But a swimming pool doesn’t need…
Preparing Your Pool for Winter
Preparing your pool for the winter is an essential task that will keep the pool and equipment in good condition ready for quickly re-opening the pool in the spring. Here is a guide to the procedure that should be followed…
Buying a Property to Renovate in France
Many of the properties for sale come with that key caveat. they ‘need work’. Our expert contributor shares tips for buying a property to renovate in France.
Is Your Gîte up to Scratch?
Take the check-list test to find out!
Using a Lawyer as a Property Agent
Such an extension of the fields of activity of French lawyers can only be of benefit to potential buyers and sellers. Indeed, a lawyer is a necessary intermediary to guarantee optimal security concerning the legal situation of a property.
What ‘outside space’ really means in France
Whether searching for an old stone house or a modern apartment, most of us would like to get some outside space in with the bargain. But, as Caroline Hill explains, ‘outside space’ can mean many different things in France.
French Property South of the River Loire
This month, Alison Morton, our Property Finder for the Loire area, provides us with a guest post on French properties south of the river… Think Loire Valley, think River Loire? Not necessarily. Away from the river itself lies some of…
How to Keep Your Pool Water Crystal Clear
Swimming pool water needs to go through a variety of purification processes in order to keep it clean and safe. Chemicals, filters, ph, water types and many more factors need to be taken in to account.
Legal Considerations When Installing a Pool
All in ground swimming pools in France require planning permission. Abris or pool houses also require planning permission, but above ground pools that are not built as a permanent structure do not.
3 – Phase Electricity Supplies
For a domestic dwelling the standing charges by EDF for a 3-phase supply can be higher than that of single phase, but where there is a large load requirement it is often the only practical solution.
Treating a green pool in France
It doesn’t matter how well we look after our pools, at some time, for one reason or another, the chances are you will have to battle with a green pool…
Looking to renovate your house in Burgundy?
“Big mat building supplies in Burgundy”Big mat is a family run builder’s merchants in which you will be sure of a pleasant welcome and lots of pertinent advice when it comes to renovating your Burgundy …
French Destination Property Maintenance Services
Image not found.If you own a property in the Lot or Correze then we may be able to help you. Our aim is to give our customers help and peace of mind with all their property care needs. House cleaning, garden care and landscaping, swimming pool maintenance, holiday changeovers, and key holding are just some of our services…
Some Fresh Alternatives to Chlorine for Your Pool
I expect everyone will have experienced the strong smell, dry skin, red and stinging eyes you get after visiting public baths, so it’s no surprise that many people who own or are considering a swimming pool for the first time will look for an alternative sanitiser to chlorine.
Swimming Pool D.I.Y. in 10 Easy Stages
Installing your own swimming pool can be very rewarding and certainly save you a packet. Follow these 10 easy stages and you won’t go far wrong.
French verb focus: aller, ‘to go’
Aller is a common but irregular French verb. We will look at its use in some of the different tenses here.
Swimming Pool Safety in France
The recent changes to French Law mean that all privately owned swimming pools must now have a safety device in place that conforms to AFNOR Standards. The law is enforced by a fine of up to €45,000 and inspectors are checking swimming pools in all regions for the correct installation of alarms and barriers.
House, Garden and Pool Cleaning – Cahors
Image not found.Providing a range of services in the Cahors area ranging from housekeeping, house cleaning services, pool maintenance, garden care & grounds maintenance, to dressing your property for sale. Carroll Property Services caring for your Home away from Home
Swimming Pool Heating Systems
Heat your pool with one of the most reliable and efficient solar heating and heat pump systems available for your pool.
French holiday home insurance
If you don’t plan to live in your second home for much of the year it’s important that your insurance takes this into account. And if you want to let it, you will need insurance for that too…
