Archive for: June 2007

June 26, 2007

A Bed and Breakfast in France

The dream for many people is to move to France and combine this with running a BandB or a Chambre d’Hote, and there is a very strong demand for good quality BandB accommodation in many parts of France.

Several properties we …

June 25, 2007

A case of wine and a garland of onions

Filed under: French life, Living in France, Personal, fruk - 25 Jun 2007

After writing about our picnic on Sunday, I thought about the differences in social etiquette between France and the UK.

Last week some friends came round to say hello and to chat about life, the universe and anything - not a …

A door groaning with food

Filed under: Discover France, French life, Living in France, Personal - 25 Jun 2007

In every film about living in France there is always a scene where a large group of people are sitting outside, usually under speading trees in a rustic courtyard. They are sitting at a long table which is covered with …

June 21, 2007

Estate Agents in France and International Marketing

Filed under: French life, Personal, Real Estate, coast country france - 21 Jun 2007

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things in life - this should be made easier by the professionals who you pay to advertise and find a customer to buy it. French Estate Agents charge a commission from …

June 18, 2007

Fractional Ownership in France and rentals

For over a year now I have been working on the structure for a specialist Internet community for people wanting to buy Fractional Ownership property in France - as ever, delays and frustrations have hindered the work, but this is …

June 17, 2007

A long time ago in a galaxy far away

Filed under: Personal, Techie Stuff, fruk - 17 Jun 2007

Many thanks to everyone who has written to me encouraging me to get the rentals site going again and for all the advice on Search Engine Optimisation.

I am treading water at present - waiting for something to come from the …

June 15, 2007

Make my week - smile at a geek

Filed under: Discover France, French life, Personal, fruk - 15 Jun 2007

My last rant at geeks got some great comments from, geeks - they are irrepressable. All they said was kind, humerous and gentle - what can I say ?

If only the ones I have been exposed to were human …

June 14, 2007

Vodka Curry and Pizza

Filed under: French life, Personal, Techie Stuff - 14 Jun 2007

So was Sarko drunk at the G8 summit? Personally I don’t think he was, well no more than possessing massive power is intoxicating. I prefer a smiling clown sticking a fish in his ear than a ruthless manipulator or …

June 12, 2007

A dream villa and a “maison nickel”

Filed under: Personal - 12 Jun 2007

My day usually starts with coffee and dog food - well not exactly for me, I put on the kettle to make coffee while our bouncing dogs are in their feeding frenzy - this is usually around 8:30 - at …

Another day, another dollar

Filed under: Personal - 12 Jun 2007

Today I was involved in three property sales at three different levels and stages of progression.

The first is a small village house where the buyer has offered the selling price, but another agent is confusing the isssue and although the

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