Monthly Archives: February 2010

Maquis Bir Hakeim

In the second world war the French resistance fought the occupation of France. near us there are many memorials, this one for the Maquis is near Moreze…

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Dolomites and Valentines

A beautiful sunny Sunday in Languedoc – we drove to a local beauty spot (with Carole my local beauty) Moreze – it is unique in Europe – if you know what a dolomite is then….

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The Cost of Living in France

For the fifth year running, France has been voted the best place in the world to live by some magazines and journals. This is the reason why hundreds of thousands of educated and qualified people are moving to France to … Continue reading

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Zamanta Attracts Malware

I like WordPress and use it on most of the websites I have, not just this Blog, but as a Content Management System on our rental site for our home at http://VillaRoquette.com. I use Google Webmaster Tools to try to … Continue reading

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A warm and Sunny Day in February

It was not a “Dark and Stormy Night” – but a bright and Sunny day today, so we went to the seaside to collect some seashells for my Mum. Not much more to say really except “Wish You Were Here” … Continue reading

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Haiku not

– At Twiku dot com – I made a haiku website – Then I lost the plot

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Mad March Days

Our VillaRoquette January sale has ended, many guests took our special early bird offer and have booked our apartments or BandB for later this year – we still have most of March and April free so we are starting our … Continue reading

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A Guide to Renting in France

Although home ownership in France is increasing, most people live in rented accommodation. In major cities apartment living is the usual way of life. The Internet is changing the way we do many things, until recently nearly all property rentals … Continue reading

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House on Offer in Nizas

A friend of ours is selling her home in Nizas – it is right in the center of the village by the church. She is elderly and does not want agents or anyone bothering her so please contact me if … Continue reading

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