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 […]
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Do I Need Winter Tyres or Snow Chains When Driving in France? New rules were introduced in winter 2021, requiring snow chains or winter tires to be fitted to all cars, motorhomes, and other vehicles in France’s mountainous regions. ‘Mountain Law’ or Loi Montagne applies to 48 different French departements, and penalties for non-compliance apply.
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Choosing a Mobile Phone Provider in France Whether you are moving to France or own a second home in France, getting a French mobile phone is likely to be high on your to-do list. France, overall, has good connectivity (with the exception of some rural areas), and 4G is advancing throughout the country. Staying in
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FrenchEntrée contributor Carol Paylor moved to France with her family in 2017 and now runs La Grue Gites in Charente in South-West France. Here, she shares some of the biggest surprises she found when they first moved and some tips for how to best embrace your new life in France. 1. Lunchtime is sacred! Lunch
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11 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Buying in France Based on personal experience and the anecdotes of others, here are some of the golden nuggets our family wished we had known before moving to France. 1. Buying a property with land has its downsides! If you are looking to buy rurally, often properties can
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