Fibre Internet in France Connecting to the internet in France can be a struggle for those with rural properties, but the good news is that high-speed fibre internet is being rolled out across France. In 2020, the French government promised that “La Fibre pour tous” would be available all over France by 2025. The roll-out […]
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Do you know your garagiste from your carrosserie? This brief guide will help you navigate your way through car repairs in France. Where Can I Change My Car Tyres in France? J’ai un pneu crevé – I have a flat tyre. Whether you have a flat tyre or need to change your tyres as part of your biennial Control
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Have you ever considered selling up, packing your car to the rafters and moving your family to France? Well, we did! Me, my husband, our two children and my Mum bought a stunning 3 gite complex in South-West France one year ago and we are now living the La Grue Dream. Our life-changing adventure to
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It’s A Vine Life when I heard, “Carol! TRANSLATE PLEASE!” came Martin’s panicked voice from the courtyard as I was preparing our farmhouse gite for our first guests. We’d been living in France a matter of weeks when our lovely neighbour arrived asking if we could help in her vineyard – what a privilege! So
French TV: Our Top Pick of TV Channels & Netflix Shows Television was first introduced to France in 1931, with colour television arriving in 1967. Technology has advanced apace since those early days, and now there is a variety of digital television channels as well as online streaming to choose from. Here’s what you need
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