Carol Paylor

Visiting a Medical Specialist in France: Referrals, Appointments, & Results So, you have been to see your medecin traitant and now you have a referral to see a medical specialist (spécialiste) What exactly happens next? Visiting a Medical Specialist in France Whether you need to see a dermatologist (dermatologue), a surgeon (chirurgeon), gynacologist (gynécologiste), or […]

The Baccalauréat, typically referred to as the ‘bac’, is the accreditation awarded after two years of study at a Lycee – the French equivalent to high school Junior/Senior year in the US or sixth-form college (Year 11/12) in the UK. It’s roughly equivalent to A levels in the UK or a high-school diploma in France

Your new life chapter in France will bring many firsts and that first day you pack off your children to French school may be a little daunting for some (or a day of celebration for others!). Here are some top tips for making that experience run as smoothly as possible. 1. Set a positive example

BEST THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER Christmas Markets All things Christmas begin in Aigre with the Christmas market on the 4th of December. Expect an array of stalls and usually, the local Dance School (Les Petits Pas d’Aigre) puts on a festive street display in the afternoon. Gourville Christmas market takes place on Saturday the

Being recently invited to a local conference hosted by ‘Bienvenue a la Ferme’ was a fantastic and most informative experience, not least because I had a chance to meet a lovely chap from Gites de France, Charente. Now, I had always wondered what Gites de France could offer a gite owner above and beyond the