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Howard Farmer  //  French Property News | French Property Links

A favourite haunt of the Brits is in the Dordogne Valley in the region of Aquitaine. Further south the Midi-Pyrenees is gaining in popularity. If you like milder winters and hot summers then try the Languedoc-Roussillon somewhat cheaper than Provence. You cannot beat the Pyrenees-Orientales Property

Oct 14 / 4:37am

Useful telephone numbers in France

These telephone numbers could be extremely useful if you are staying/living in France.

The emergency services number, that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for assistance.
European Emergency calls: 112

Pompiers (Fire): 18

Gendarmerie Nationale(Police): 17

SAMU (Ambulance): 15

Anti-Poison Centre: Paris 01 40 05 48 48

SOS Amitié (Paris) - similar to Samaritans: 01 42 96 26 26

SOS Help – Confidential listening line in English: 01 46 21 46 46

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Oct 9 / 2:38am

What the French are Proud of ...

Lloyd Garver Survey 2009 reports:


Since it was France, I couldn't resist asking a couple of questions about sex. Not surprisingly, those questioned felt that French women and men are sexier than Americans. However, I should point out that this was before I got my haircut.


Of all the things that France is known for, including their history, their architecture, their art, a surprising 20 percent said that the French thing they were most proud of was ... the cheese. The cheese! Forget Notre Dame, Impressionism and the French Revolution. Just pass the Brie.


Wonder what the Americans are most proud of ...? Their extensive History? Iraq? Vietnam? Slavery? Sorry just jesting - they do have Obama afterall - we have Gordon. Wonder if they would like to do a swap?

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Sep 21 / 2:48am

Peter Mayle is not alone in Provence

We are all aware of Peter Mayle's prolific activity in promoting the Provence - especially the Lurberon. Now more support for the delights of Provence!

Susan Spano writing in the Los Angeles Times identifies 3 more reasons to love Provence:

1) APT MARKET - For visitors, it's a bacchanal of Provencal merchandise, along with inexpensive imported jewelry, clothing and housewares.
2) LE CASTELAS RESTAURANT- eating some of the best food in Provence with your fingers while watching the sun set over the Luberon
3) JANE EAKIN HOUSE IN MENERBES - Her paintings of its people and places were exhibited in galleries all over Europe, even though she never became famous.

Have you more reasons to love the Provence?


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Sep 10 / 2:52am

High Speed Train into the Limousin

The French - experts with High Speed Trains - are expanding the network with a link between Paris and Limoges (Limousin): Ligne Grande Vitesse.

So if you are buying in the Limousin, and the property seems very cheap - check that you will not be sitting next to the whirlwind train line. Of course, this opens up a quick link from Paris so Limousin property prices may increase as Parisians and others look for weekend retreats.


Filed under  //  Ligne Grande Vitesse   Limousin property  

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Sep 8 / 7:09am

Pint Size Sarkozy

Vanity strikes again! Shorty French President Sarkozy needs a boost it appears. Not content with high-heeled shoes, he now surrounds himself with vertically challenged supporters strategically postioned behind him for a TV keynote speech (as reported by the Telegraph).

Perhaps you should concentrate on the content of ythe speech?


Filed under  //  France   Sarkozy  

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Sep 7 / 2:55am

Travel, Sport and Culture in the Rhone-Alpes

Just come across some high class videos for the Rhone-Alpes.

They are very professional and high quality and produced by RhoneAlpes.tv

They grouped by Travel, Sport and Culture. The videos under the Travel section are in English.

Travel:
http://www.rhonealpes.tv/voyage/en/

Sport:
http://www.rhonealpes.tv/sport/

Culture:
http://www.rhonealpes.tv/culture/

Enjoy!


Filed under  //  Rhone-Alpes  

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Sep 4 / 12:46am

Midi-Pyrenees Video

We have just added a new Midi-Pyrenees Video in our Videos of France series.

The video gives you a contrast between the rugged landscapes and serene gently rolling landscapes - no wonder this region is a firm favourite.

We have barns from less than 60,000 euros >> Midi-Pyrenees Property


Filed under  //  Midi-Pyrenees   Midi-Pyrenees property   Midi-Pyrenees Video  

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Sep 3 / 3:26am

New Flight to Midi-Pyrenees

Travellers near Manchester Airport will be offered access to a new French destination next summer when bmibaby launches flights to Lourdes in France from Manchester airport.

It will operate two weekly flights to Lourdes on Mondays and Fridays between 30 April and 1 October 2010.

Located close to the foothills of the Pyrenees, on the French border with Spain, Lourdes is a popular market town / religious destination that apparently has more hotels than any other destination in the country except for Paris! This will be extremely popular with Brits who bought a Midi-Pyrenees property as a holiday home or permanent residence.

Filed under  //  flights to france   lourdes   midi-pyrenees  

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Sep 3 / 2:51am

See the Rhone-Alpes

What better way to see the Rhone-Alpes?
With Franck Béjat and his sons Greg and Alexis, both experienced pilots, they fly over the Rhône and the Ain aboard hot-air balloons. Decorated with pictures of the "Petit Prince" by Saint-Exupéry, an author known all over the world. See the dramatic landscapes and see Rhone-Alpes property from a different perspective.

On morning flights breakfast awaits at landing, in the evening there is a welcoming glass of champagne. What a wonderful experience!

More Information: RhoneAlpes-tourisme.com

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