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The low cost airlines can be very cheap ways to fly to France, however, last minute bookings are often extremely expensive so it pays to try and plan ahead. Register with their email newsletters and you will then be emailed with their special offers as soon as they are available.
http://www.airport-car-parking-uk.org.uk/
Airport car parking, hotels, guides, lounges and travel insurance.
www.limogesairport.com - the unofficial site for Limoges airport. http://www.bergerac-airport.net/ - the unofficial site for Bergerac airport http://www.aeroportlimoges.com/uk/ - Limoges airport in English http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/ - Bordeaux airport in English http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/english/pages/pays_de_bergerac/practical-information/pratical_information_airport.asp -information about Bergerac airport in English http://www.poitiers.cci.fr/aeroport/ - Poitiers airport
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Donkey
Rug help... Have struggled to find a rug for
my donkey for the coldest winter days but have finally,
after much searching, found a site in the UK who makes
rugs for donkeys, here is the link if anyone is
intersted, postage is very reasonable
http://www.snug-a-ware.co.uk/saw_DonkeyShetland1.html
http://site.voila.fr/spa87/index.html dog and cat refuge at Limoges, Haute Vienne, 2 minutes from the airport. Open 2pm to 6.00pm everyday except Tuesday and Sunday.
www.phoenixasso.com an officially registered charity. Phoenix is a network of foster homes, not a single adoption centre for cats and dogs.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm
http://www.passportsforpets.com/index.html
www.nearlyheaven.com - visit this web site to read about their Farm Sanctuary in the Limousin - we will always try to either house any unwanted animals, birds, poultry etc or if we cannot take them ourselves we shall try to find a home for them.
www.ecoferme.com Eco farm is a family run farm comprising of approximately 40 hectares of woodland and pastures. They make cheese, butter, ice-cream and the likes and cull their own animals for meat. They do Horse Training, logging, agricultural work, transporting loads and driving. In the forest the harvest only the surplus, that means, fallen trees, diseased and trees that pose a danger . Read more on their comprehensive web site.
www.planetepassion.eu - ever wanted to know if that snake was dangerous, or what is that lizard, try this link which tell you everything you need to know.
Equine Online - France
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Building and Renovation www.tom-uk.com/techdata/info-index.htm Uk based site but lots of interesting stuff for anyone contemplating building work etc. Conversion formulae from imperial to metric and quantity estimators. www.artisan-anglais.com Find a registered artisan anywhere in France.
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Business www.apce.com/index.php - french web site with english page - information on setting up a business in France
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Car hire at Bergerac airport and local area... a locally-run efficient company that offers value for money AND service.
www.france-car-hire-rental.com - Dordogne Car Hire available from France Car Hire, pick up your hire car from locations throughout the Dordogne
www.JoffrenyTours.com - classic car hire on the Dordogne/Limousin border
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www.tpactivite.com tout pour l'activité is a reseller for the full range of TP Activity Toys (tp) in France. Climbing frames, swings, goals, trampolines, slides and other play equipment are available all year round, on site or by mail order.
www.toysrus.fr This site is in French but you can find your nearest store. Little Explorers - English to French picture dictionary www.enchantedlearning.com - as always BBC Schools has a French section with numbers, colours and basic French on interactive pages. - this is actually a school web site with pictures, French words, pronunciation help and some things you could download and print.
From June to the end of August every day from 11 am
LA SAULE 46110 Bétaille en Quercy Tel: 05 65 32 55 75 Aquarium du Perigord Noir BP 31 - 24260 Le Bugue / Vézère
Maxange Caves, discovered in August 2000 at Le Buisson de Cadouin. The tour of the caves is very easy, due to the fact that there are no abrupt variations in level. The unique concentration of calcite formations makes the site the only one of its kind in the world. another web site about caves in the Perigord USBORNE CHILDREN'S BOOKS - your local British representative in Aquitaine. Full range of over 1500 books including fiction, puzzles, education, history, literature, science, for all ages from baby to young adult. Personalised advice and books to browse through before you order brand new titles direct from the publisher.Earn free books for hosting an event, home visits possible or come to one of our regular sales in the region of Marmande, Miramont, Duras or Eymet. Visit our website or email for full details. Website: www.yellowduck.fr Email: info@yellowduck.fr Telephone: 06.08.85.87.60
Climbing with kids in France - interesting page we came across if you are thinking of climbing with your children. resorts offering accommodation and a host of activities to kids and families in a secure and pleasant environment
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www.pagesjaunes.fr On-line directories
www.orange.fr French internet service provider
http://www.eligibilite-adsl.com/ simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
http://www.degrouptest.com/ simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
http://offres.neuf.fr/ Neuf as ADSL/Telephone connection - an alternative to Orange
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http://www.onlineconversion.com/ Convert anything to anything!
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www.asf.fr - South of France Autoroutes (english content)
www.autoroutes.fr - French Autoroutes (english content)
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myeurope.eun.org - myEUROPE is a Web-based project which aims to help teachers raise their pupils' awareness of what it means to be a young citizen in Europe. By involving a network of more than 4500 schools, the diversity of Europe is brought into the classroom via the Internet, because the path to living together in Europe starts at school!
www.eduscol.education.fr/D0043/default.htm French Education system
www.education.gouv.fr Education site (in French)
www.edufrance.fr/en/ French higher education
www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf/index.htm The DELF and DALF diplomas are awarded by the French Education Ministry as certificates of French language ability for non-native speakers
www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/P12.dll?S01 Open University French courses
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Home Energy Efficiency Standards - see this article courtesy of our link partner http://www.french-property.com/news/build_renovation_france/energy_efficiency_standards/ |
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www.ecoferme.com Eco farm is a family run farm comprising of approximately 40 hectares of woodland and pastures. They make cheese, butter, ice-cream and the likes and cull their own animals for meat. They do Horse Training, logging, agricultural work, transporting loads and driving. In the forest the harvest only the surplus, that means, fallen trees, diseased and trees that pose a danger . Read more on their comprehensive web site.
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Ferry prices can be very expensive. Make sure you are getting the best available fare. Try to travel midweek on daytime sailings for the western channel. For Dover/Calais cheapest fares are during the night.
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http://www.euro-cheque.com/ - euro-cheque.com has been designed to make life a little easier for anyone having to write foreign cheques. At the moment we support four main languages. English, French, Spanish and German - we are hoping to add more languages at a later date.
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/fds/hi/business/market_data/currency/11/13/default.stm - click on this link to see the current exchange rate via the BBC
www.makeiteasyconsulting.com - arranges and assists with mortgages, commercial loans, bridging loans and remortgages for international citizens moving to France.
www.let-a-property.info - buy to let mortgage, quotes and property landlord information. Includes proeprty letting investment news, tips and tools to help you invest in rental property. |
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www.nearlyheaven.com
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Forums and information on moving to France
Also find here Guides to France, a Forum, Regions, Services and News items
Useful information on the French postal system and visiting France, moving to France and living in France - in English
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http://www.voyages-sncf.com - book a holiday by train with hotel, easy.
www.sncf.com - French Railways
www.interrailnet.com - discover 29 countries in Europe and North Africa by train!
Read this interesting article from our link partners about buying train tickets in France http://www.french-property.com/news/travel_france/sncf_france_train_tickets/
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www.stations.gpl.online.fr If you have a car that has an LPG fuel tank you can find petrol stations that sell LPG on this site
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http://www.thompson-morgan.com/
Mail order seeds French and English web sites!
www.jardinexpress.fr/index.asp mail order plants
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www.ukpa.gov.uk UK Passport Office website
www.ambafrance-uk.org French Embassy in United Kingdom
www.info-france-usa.org French Embassy in America
www.dwp.gov.uk/international/sa29/medical_06.asp for information on entitlements to healthcare etc when moving abroad
www.dwp.gov.uk/international/sa29/introduction.asp#pensionservice Contact numbers for transferring health cover and benefits abroad
www.defra.gov.uk Information about taking pets abroad
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/exptimpt.htm#Exports DVLA website on car export regulations
www.impots.gouv.fr French tax office
www.amb-grandebretagne.fr - British Embassy in France for renewing passports and information
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These hotels are usually located close to airports, auto routes and main roads on the edge of larger towns and cities. Useful for overnight stops while en route to your destination.
www.logis-de-france.fr - national website of Logis de France, 3000 hotel-restaurants located all over France www.formule1.com - budget hotels www.campanile-hotel.it/ - links to Envergure Group which owns Campanile, Kyriad etc
www.ibishotel.com - online booking for Ibis hotels
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http://overseashomes.hiscox.co.uk/ Overseas Holiday Homes - Our dedicated team offer comprehensive cover and access English-speaking experts in each country to help you through the claims process. |
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http://www.learnfrenchathome.com/ - one to one French lessons on line via skype or on the telephone
http://www.frenchaccentmagazine.com - UNIQUE and FREE monthly publication which is just the ticket for anyone wanting to delve more deeply into French culture, discover more about daily life in France and thereby adapt better to living in France and ideal for those who are looking for an opportunity to improve their French reading and aural comprehension skills!! |
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SOS Help is a branch of France’s SOS Amitié Federation and is linked to the Samaritans.  APRIL
Medibroker
- International
& Expat Medical Insurance Broker - Free Quotes and Impartial Advice
http://www.healthcareinternational.com/home-international-insurance.php - Global medical, life & income insurance for expatriates and travellers.
http://www.frenchhealthissues.eu/ web site for British Citizens in France regarding the new health care issues, information, how to lobby, advice.
www.expathealthdirect.co.uk Forward Planning your Healthcare in France - Article by Peter Owen Click here to read
www.ameli.fr For info on health care when moving to France (in French) or once your are settled and has English speaking health line 0811 36 36 46 covering the whole of France and giving health advice.
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http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/cheapest-parcels-to-europe/ Parcels Please brings you the cheapest parcel prices to Mainland Europe.
http://www.frenchaccentmagazine.com - UNIQUE and FREE monthly publication which is just the ticket for anyone wanting to delve more deeply into French culture, discover more about daily life in France and thereby adapt better to living in France and ideal for those who are looking for an opportunity to improve their French reading and aural comprehension skills!!
"For all who holiday, live, or dream of living in South West France but we won't throw you out if you like or live in other
areas of France too. You're welcome to join whether you're expats, natives, local or distant. Talk about the trials & tribulations of
renovations, bureaucracy and the French Dream. Share links, tips, advice and information."
www.anyoccasionhampers.co.uk Order your British food Hampers here or treat a loved one back in UK to an Any Occasion Hamper. All our Hampers are full of delicious food and drink, each is individually packaged in its own Willow Hamper Basket with your own chosen personal message.
www.expats.org.uk Free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, almost an expats' yellow pages.
www.taxation.co.uk useful independent taxation website with some content relevant to France
www.britinfo.net A directory and guide to Britain for visitors and business - just in case you may like to visit Britain
www.emsc-csem.org - would you like to know where there was an earthquake in the last 24 hours, what was that big bang last week, click through to this web site. Very interesting.
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| Motor Bikes www.zeltus.eu/elefant - a personal account of the motorcycle rally held each year in Bavaria New Link! http://www.allan-wren.com/ A Bikers Guide to Europe - really interesting web site based on the authors own experiences of traveling in Europe on a motor bike, contains other useful links and recommended "biker friendly" accommodation throughout France. www.biker-bitz.co.uk established as a pioneer in new product development and a leading supplier to the motorcycle trade and consumer markets. We give continual customer satisfaction and offer an extensive range of the very latest products. Carriage is usually around £15.00 by courier to France! |
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Solicitors http://www.notaires.fr/notaires/notaires.nsf/V_TC_PUB/ENGLISH-HOMEPAGE useful information on what a Notaire does and more.... plus if you click here http://www.notaires.fr/notaires/annuaire.nsf/F_RN_RECH_PUB?OpenForm&comLangue=GB you can search for a Notaire in your area who speaks English.
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| Religion www.chapaq.free.fr Chaplaincy of Aquitaine, interesting site with links to other religious web sites and useful page for hospital patients. |
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Removals Worldwide
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| Satellite www.uk-satellite-tv.co.uk : a site dedicated to satellite TV from the UK and it's reception throughout Europe. New and used Sky Digiboxes available from £47.00 plus delivery. |
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http://www.bonprixsecure.com/fr/home.htm French web site
http://www.bonprixsecure.com/uk/home.htm English web site
http://www.laredoute.co.uk/ have an international web site
deliver to France for £10!
 www.sterlingshopping.co.uk The best of the UK delivered to France Ever wished that your favourite UK shops were just round the corner? Well with Sterling Shopping Online, they are.
www.amazon.fr French site with section for online purchasing of English books
www.conforama.fr Conforama website for furniture shopping
www.castorama.fr Castorama website for garden and DIY needs (similar to B & Q)
www.troc.com buy or sell those unwanted items (has English content)
www.bricomarche.com DIY store
www.laredoute.fr French catalogue
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www.surveyors-en-france.com An alliance of British Surveyors, Architects and Project Managers registered and based in France - helping British buyers to make informed decisions about all aspects of their chosen French property, right from the start.
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UK Telecom http://www.uktelecom.uk.net/uktelecom_fra_eng/default.php?ref= discounted low cost international and local calls from France.
www.francetelecom.com France Telecom Paris has opened an 0800 number (toll-free call) intended to cater for the needs of the English-speaking community all over France. English-speaking help line 0800 364 775 To reach this service from abroad simply dial : + 33 1 55 78 60 56 English speaking hotline + 33 1 55 78 60 34 French speaking hotline.
www.cell-comm.co.uk Cell-Comm Lo-Cost international call service is a revolutionary new way of calling all your usual foreign contacts from only 3p per minute!
http://www.1013.fr/ If you are having difficulties reaching France Telecom's 1013 Customer Service line, you can fill out a form on 1013.fr to report a problem with a landline. Click the English flag to complete in your own language. |
| Television http://www.iportal.me/ This is a new service designed especially for people who would like to keep up to date with their favourite programmes from the BBC, Channel 4 and 5 whilst they are out of the UK - watch on iplayer! French Television Digital Switch Over - read this article courtesy of one of our link partners http://www.french-property.com/news/french_life/france_television_digital/ |
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Tourist office and town web sites and travel information
http://www.southofthedordogne.com/ A lovely area of South-West France, including the southern part of the Dordogne region, the northern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department, and the Dropt Valley, together forming one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of France.
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Two useful info site for Thiviers in the Dordogne
www.pays-de-bergerac.com - a really comprehensive website with lots of links
www.sorges-perigord.com known for its black truffles
http://www.francetourism.com/index.htm
Welcome to Hoseasons Holiday Villas and Apartments in France - Find a holiday - parks, lodges, boats, cottages, villas, city breaks and activity breaks
www.simplychateau.com Hire a beautiful chateau and have a family holiday of a life time.
http://www.SelfCateringHolidaysGuide.com If you are looking for a self catering holiday then Self Catering Holidays Guide offers a wide choice of all types of UK, European and global based holidays.
Dordogne Villas - International villa holiday specialists with over 75 villas in the Dordogne and more than 650 hand picked villas with pools in France, Corsica, Greece, Crete, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Africa, America and Bali. The difference is our experience.
www.chezshells.com - home exchange and camping in France - Brittany, Vendee, Poitou Charente, Limousin, Aquitaine - Dordogne and others in south west France.
www.channelhop.com - look for hotels, bed and breakfast, gites or a campsite. Also features restaurants and information on regions of France. A very useful site.
www.france-on-line.info Rentals from owners and info about France
www.parexcellence.co.uk
Rental
offers from agencies and owners
www.visitfrance.co.uk Holiday
accommodation and interesting links
www.travelfactfile.com Travel fact file search engine
www.info-world.com Tourist information site with links to French sites
www.purefrance.com - Rental accommodation in france. Villas with pools in Provence and Languedoc
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www.thiviers.fr
www.bon-sejour-en-france.
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Moving to France and Utilities in the UK
Let everyone know that you're moving with just a few clicks
One of the most tedious things about moving to France is having to notify all those utility companies and other organizations of your upcoming move and change of address. A new website called... © 2008 - Lost-in-France.com
EDF - Phone line and email address for English residents - 05 62 16 49 08 and the email is simpleenergywithedf@edf.fr
www.edf.fr France electricity website with English content
http://www.french-property.com/guides/france/utilities/electricity/ Guide to Electricity in France, summary information on how to go about opening a new electricity account for your home in France, and how to obtain a new electricity supply if it is a new or renovated home without an existing supply. We take you through the electricity tariffs that apply in France and we provide an overview of what you can expect to find on your electricity bill, as well information on the different ways you can go about paying the bill. If you get into financial difficulties, or you are on a low income, we provide in formation on the forms of assistance that are available. If you want to change your electricity supplier, we tell you how to go about doing so. Finally, we also provide information on how you can go about making a complaint if you are not satisfied with the service you are receiving from your electricity supplier.
www.saur.com/fr/index_fr.html everything about water - interesting site with tips to use less water. |
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Various different weather sites for you ....................
http://www.wofrance.fr/weather/maps/forecastmaps?LANG=fr&CONT=frfr&UP=0&R=0
http://france.meteofrance.com/france/meteo?20157.path=previsions |
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