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French Rural Reality A Place In The Sun in France. Living in rural France can offer a unique experience that is different from living in bustling cities. While rural areas can offer a slower pace of life and a closer connection to nature, there are also certain realities that come with living in these areas. […]

The Fosse Septique – dealing with household waste water in rural France The Fosse Septique in France – practical guide for consideration. I live and work in France as a farmer/gardener and I know that it is crucial to be up to speed with the subject of the fosse septique I have practical experience managing

3 Good Things To Know About Living In Rural France 1) The Devis System: Living in Rural France So when you are living in rural France you soon become familiar with the ‘devis’ or quote system. A ‘devis’ is a quote from a tradesman for work that you want him or her to do. For

Say ‘Bonjour’ If You Live in Rural France. If you live in France or are visiting France, in our neck of the Calvados woods, you have to say speak your best French and say ‘BONJOUR’ As you enter any French Establishment, turn to everyone and say ‘Bonjour’ We have a fantastic boulangerie in the village

The Prefecture in Caen. Carte Sejour Application The French do administration very well. The Prefecture is the administration body for the Ministry of Interieur for each location. Check this link here to start https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/our-regions When I first moved to France in 2016 it was before the deadline of Brexit. I started the process of applying

3 Good Things to help you with finding your place in the French Sun 1) Credit Agricole – Britline. Banking for Britons in France This bank is a game changer. You get to speak to English speaking banking professionals who are professional and knowledgable and make the administrative processes in France easier to understand. They