Travelling by Ferry to France from the UK and Ireland For families and second-home owners from the UK, traveling by ferry to France remains an incredibly popular mode of transport. Not only can it be a cost-effective way to travel for families of four or more, but you can bring your transport (essential if you’re […]
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Long-Distance Train Travel in France: TGV, SNCF, OuiGo Travelling by train emits 25 times less greenhouse gasses than travelling by car. Could you be tempted to rethink your holiday mode of transport? Exploring the stunning French landscape instead of travelling halfway across the globe is better for the planet and may just surprise you. There
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Choosing a Wi-Fi or Internet Provider in France Broadband internet connection in France is provided by ADSL or Fibre, depending on your area. Although 4G is advancing throughout France, a minority of rural areas are still classed as a ‘zone blanche’ with literally zero connection or poor connectivity, even with ADSL. Connectivity in the countryside
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Chez le Coiffeur: Visiting the Hairdresser in France If you’ve recently moved to France, visiting the hairdresser or hair salon (le coiffeur) can feel intimidating, not least attempting to explain your hairstyle preferences in French! Many of us had built up a relationship spanning decades with our previous hairdresser, so how do you go about
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The Costs of Running a Gite in France: Can You Make a Profit? With all these ‘move abroad and make a new life in France’ programmes and articles, setting up a French gite as a form of income is made to look like a simple and easy way to generate earnings. But is this really
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