Looking for a Fresh Start in France? If you’ve been toying with the idea of a new life in France, you’re not alone. Every year, more and more Brits are house hunting in the Charente – and it’s easy to see why. The Charente offers that elusive combination of peaceful rural living and practical convenience. […]
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How La Grue Gites Helps You Find Your Dream French Home Have you ever dreamed of swapping the hustle and bustle of UK life for peaceful countryside, better weather, and a more relaxed pace? Many of our guests at La Grue Gites have – and some go one step further. They turn their French holiday
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Relocating to another country is no small feat. It’s a decision filled with dreams of adventure, new beginnings, and perhaps, a slower, more meaningful way of life. For us, the choice to move to the Charente; a picturesque region in south-western France, was life-changing. While the journey wasn’t without its challenges, the Charente has since
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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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An extra income stream is always a plus here in France and if you enjoy teaching young people then might you consider becoming a host family for Daily English like us? Martin and I both worked in schools in the UK and have a lot to offer young people in terms of their education so
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