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Water leak detection and damp surveys in France

March 1, 2010

Solutions de Réseau d’Eau was formed last year by Mark Dobson, a fully qualified British engineer with 24 years experience of leak detection both in the UK and overseas. He also runs a successful sister company in the UK whose

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We've helped them find their French property ... testimonial

February 22, 2010

Dear Patrick, Just to say we are very grateful to you, for all your help re the purchase of our new beautiful House in the Tarn. You have been with us all the way, we think you give a very

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The Castle Experts

January 27, 2010

Celtic Castles offers a wide selection of luxury rooms in castle hotels to hire for accommodation in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France. Looking for expert advice on Castles and Chateaux to hire, whether for private functions, birthdays, weddings or

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Money saving tips when buying a property in France

January 23, 2010

More often than not, people buying French property and overseas properties pay more than what they should, this doesn't need to be, especially given the current state of affairs! With a little knowledge and a few good tips and contacts,

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my-french-house.com now on Twitter

January 20, 2010

It never is too late ... even Bill Gates has changed his mind. After months of deliberating we have decided that really we should be tell anyone who wants to hear what we get up to, so voila, MFH is

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Mobile Homes and Holiday Rentals in France

January 17, 2010

Buying a Mobile Home in France is just as easy as buying a car, discover different holidays the French way. Whether you are looking for relaxing days in sunny Argeles in Languedoc, or energetic and festive holidays in one of

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Best Wishes for a Joyeuse Annee 2010

January 2, 2010

Bonjour a tous! I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and New Years celebrations with your family and loved ones. Having just left 'noughties' we are moving into the 'Nouvelle Année' and a new decade. At the end of what

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Latest Nespresso coffee French advert

December 12, 2009

Nespresso coffee machines have been a big hit in France for some time now. Over the last years, Nespresso have produced some excellent adverts with no less than Monsieur George Clooney sipping coffee and surrounded by the most gorgeous creatures.

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The Presso coffee maker, eco-friendly quality coffee with style

November 30, 2009

The Multi Award-Winning non-electric Presso Coffee Maker is perfect for all coffee lovers wanting to produce a quality Espresso, Cappucino and Latte in the comfort of their own home or office … The Presso is the most innovative and exciting

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Properties in Perpignan and Beziers ...

November 27, 2009

Some of you may have noticed some strange things happening on our website over the last couple of days. So firstly, I would to personally apologise for the inconvenience and confusion this may have caused. Now then, here comes the

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Rugby Six Nations Dates for 2010

November 26, 2009

The 2010 Six Nations rugby tournament is not far away. The first match is scheduled between Ireland and Italy at Croke Park on February 6th, 2010.  2010 Rugby Six Nations fixture list: February 6         Ireland v Italy  -  Croke Park, Dublin,

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It's Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

November 18, 2009

A true celebration of the first wine of the year from a lovely region or one the best marketing ploy to flog loads of French plonk to the entire planet? Personally, I always look forward to trying the new Beaujolais

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French Estate Agents XML feed / Agents Immobiliers partenaires en UK

November 15, 2009

Je suis a la recherche de nouveaux partenaires immobiliers et French estate agents (bilingues) pouvant proposer des biens 'prestiges, belle pierre, chateaux, speciaux et uniques' pour notre site internet MY-FRENCH-HOUSE.COM. Notre societe existe depuis presque 6 ans, notre base de

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Cheer up Britain!

November 14, 2009

Why is it that everyone (ou presque) is so miserable in Britain? Why do I get the feeling that somehow people are happy to cultivate unhappiness and love constant ranting and moaning, yet without doing anything about it? For sure

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The Atomic Coffee Maker is Pure Class

November 12, 2009

The iconic Atomic coffee maker is a lot more than just another coffee maker, it is an amazing kitchen sculpture, probably the sexiest coffee maker money can buy. You can easily produce 2 to 6 espresso‘shots’ and quickly froth and

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French Coffee Music

November 6, 2009

A small selection of brilliant French Coffee music and songs from YouTube, including 'Couleur Cafe' by Serge Gainsbourg, the Crazy Coffee Song and a very nice tune performed on a 10 string nylon string guitar.

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Asterix 50th Anniversary - tribute by La Patrouille de France ...

October 31, 2009

Check out the video on YouTube, it's absolutely brilliant, enjoy!

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LeCafeShop.co.uk, gourmet coffee website launch

October 21, 2009

LeCafeShop.co.uk is an online coffee boutique dedicated to the celebration of our favorite drink. The company provide connoisseur’s coffee with a subtly distinctive taste that offers an alternative to the Italian blends. Their products epitomise the very best in French

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Removal Service to France from Movecorp

October 2, 2009

Movecorp offers weekly European removals to France and most other European countries, from a single parcel or box only service to a full wrapping, packing and removals service of your entire household contents Movecorp Can help. Their range of removal

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Multi-activity holiday with language tuition in the Swiss Alps

September 23, 2009

International Camp Suisse offers children and teens (7-17yrs) from all over the world an action-packed, unforgettable summer in the spectacular Swiss Alps. They help develop skills, knowledge and understanding in sport, languages, team work, culture and outdoor pursuits; all in

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LOGIS DE PUYGATY - Superb Bed and Breakfast near Angouleme

September 17, 2009

In the heart of the South Charente stands the Logis de Puygaty, a stately and authentic fortified manor dating to the 15th Century. Once the home to an advisor to François 1, France’s Renaissance king, today the Logis and its

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To dunk or not to dunk ...

September 8, 2009

I am afraid if have a fresh baguette with some nice butter (I personally prefer the French one - demi-salé, but then again I would ...) or a croissant, it is almost a moral obligation to dunk in a bowl

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Majority of French people upbeat about future

September 8, 2009

According to a recent survey conducted by IFOP for France Ouest, the majority of French people (55%) declare being optimistic for the future, a figure well above the 33% who were feeling the same way a year ago. This score

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What is your favorite French recipe?

August 31, 2009

Not a trick question, but not the easiest question to answer, there are so many fantastic dishes it's not actually that easy to decide! For me I'll start with a simple croque monsieur or perhaps a more sophisticated Warm Goat

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How to enjoy using our website, IE8 or Firefox?

August 31, 2009

To best enjoy using our website, we strongly recommend PC and Microsoft users to upgrade their internet browser to Internet Explorer 8. Our website will still work with the previous versions of 6 and 7, but for a nicer browsing

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Overseas Property survey, France is top destination

August 29, 2009

About 70 per cent of visitors to the Prime Location international website said to be actively looking to buy an overseas property despite the economic uncertainty. Topping the list of preferred destinations is France with 25%, followed by Spain (16%)

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Airline and travel news for France lovers from Yorkshire

August 11, 2009

Ryanair is to set up a base at Leeds Bradford International Airport. Michael O' Leary, chief executive of the Dublin-based airline, said the announcement would have a 'significant impact' on the Yorkshire region. Ryanair will offer 14 new routes and

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Low deposit special offer for 2010 bookings

August 4, 2009

Already thinking about next years' holiday destination? Fed up with the weather in your country? Make sure next year you receive your full quota of summer sun by booking in advance and take advantage of the £25 low deposit offer

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Help Macmillan Cancer support climb the French Alps

July 30, 2009

In September this year, in the space of 3 days, our friend Steve Phillip (RED-FM) will take on 180 miles and 6 mountain climbs, when he cycle some of the most challenging routes made famous by the Tour de France,

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More like a barbe-flu summer !

July 29, 2009

The UK's 'barbecue summer' is starting to look like a bit of a washout as the Met Office updates forecast and warns of unsettled weather for the holidays. It just sounds like the media industry just told us what they

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Last Minute Holiday Rentals in France

July 13, 2009

Whether you require a cottage in the Alps, a modern villa with a pool in one of Frances' many sunny areas (Provence, Tarn, Languedoc, Cote d'Azur, Vendee ...) or a luxury gite in the beautiful Dordogne, we can provide the

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My favorite summer salad

July 3, 2009

What is yours? Mine is the salade Nicoise served cool out of the fridge with a cool diabolo menthe or perhaps a Cotes de Provence rosé. Check out the recipe right here, bon appetit!

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French restaurant prices to drop

July 3, 2009

Bills in French restaurants and cafes are set to drop from Wednesday 1st July 09 after the government slashes value-added tax for the restaurant business from 19.6% to 5.5%. Big restaurant chains and many smaller restaurants have said they will

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How to check a SIRET number?

June 22, 2009

The SIRET (Système d’Identification du Répertoire des Entreprises et de leurs Etablissements) number is a 14 digits code issued by the French INSEE, it serves as a geo identifier for companies. If you need to have construction, fixing or any

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100th edition of Michelin's Guide Rouge France

June 5, 2009

The 100th edition of Michelin's Guide Rouge France was released this week and, as usual, there were cheers and tears. The Hotel Bristol in Paris and its chef, Eric Fréchon, earned three stars, the only new restaurant to join that

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Viewing properties in France - advice and tips

May 1, 2009

A few words of advice and some useful tips … Like many happy owners of property in France, you and your family could very soon be living the relaxed lifestyle you dream of in your French house, as well as

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What's so Special About a Cottage Holiday in France?

February 23, 2009

Choose from our range of holiday cottages in France, for a short break or long stay, and here's a taste of the adventure that awaits you. Rent a holiday cottage in France near the historic beaches of Normandy, or the

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Cheaper phone and broadband bills in France

February 14, 2009

UK Telecom Customers Beat the Credit Crunch - Following UK Telecom’s launch of its new ‘OneBill’ phone line rental and unlimited call package, new customer numbers have surged by more than 150% (since Nov. 08). This will not come as

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Auto Entrepreneur is Great news for the self-employed in France

January 31, 2009

There are some good reasons for the self-employed and for those wishing to start a business in France to celebrate with the great news that as from the 1st of January 2009, France will be introducing major changes to the

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Perpignan in Languedoc - The Capital of the Pyrenees Orientales

December 14, 2008

Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrenees-Orientales (66) which is the southernmost department of France. It is an integral portion of the Languedoc-Roussillon and undoubtedly one of Europe's most charming areas. With instant access to some of the finest Mediterranean

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Looking to rent a French holiday home next year?

November 19, 2008

English Holiday makers have diverse requirements, tastes and expectations. For some the economical attraction of self catering is what makes their holiday tick, others will look at mobiles homes for sale as a great alternative, while others may prefer to

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Energy efficiency in France

November 13, 2008

Most people interested in Energy efficiency and Environmental issues probably know that France already offers 50% tax credits on the installation of high efficiency boilers and other measure such as double glazing. Well, there's more good news as last

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'Sous l'Olivier' - Bed and Breakfast in the Minervois (Languedoc)

November 12, 2008

'Sous l'Olivier' is a charming 'stop off' with its lovely sunny patio overlooking the garden and private pool. The old winegrower's house is situated in the heart of the Minervois. In this peaceful setting breakfast is served with the Black

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Golf holidays in France - Maps of Golf courses

October 20, 2008

Golf is increasingly becoming a very popular sport in France, you just have to look at the recent players who have emerged on the various circuits. There are around 450 - 500 golf courses in France, and here are some

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Book and information about Taxation in France

October 16, 2008

A Foreign Perspective  is an indispensable guide for the non-French person considering a move to France or the purchase of a second home there. This publication is designed to enable readers to gain a sound and comprehensive understanding of the

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French ideas and gifts perfect for Xmas online shopping ...

October 15, 2008

Looking for ideas for French related gifts, books, music or DVDs? Why not visit our Online Store and browse through our selection of books about French wines, French recipes, learning French, French literature, French DVD movie store and much more.

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Paris car and motor show opens

October 3, 2008


PARIS (France) -- The world's biggest car show opened Thursday in Paris with the excitement of the press open day largely taken over by economic trouble in the industry. 362 brands from 25 countries will be represented at the Mondial

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Is it really cheaper to live in France?

October 1, 2008

With increased fuel and food prices hitting the UK hard at the moment and the domestic property market looking bleak, you'd be forgiven for thinking that most Brits are staying home and avoiding all risk right now, but recent figures

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Carla Bruni debut on UK TV

September 18, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Carla Bruni-Sarkozy made her debut on British television Tuesday, performing a live song from her new album and revealing she often wakes up her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, with her playing. The supermodel-turned-singer, who married Sarkozy

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Les Alpilles - great properties in the Provence

March 30, 2008

The “little Alpes’’ or to be more precise Les Alpilles has a very special attraction for thousands of people who enjoy its diverse, rugged beauty and all the advantages of a French rural aspect that’s well within easy striking distance

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French Climate Has Something For Everyone

March 11, 2008

France is roughly 1100 km from north to south and about the same distance from its most westerly point to its eastern extremity of Alsace. That makes it the largest country in Europe and twice the size of the

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France Rugby - 6 Nations Info and Fixtures

January 26, 2008

HIGH HOPES PINNED ON NEW FRENCH COACH FOR SIX NATIONS SUCCESS - It seems a pretty common assumption in rugby circles that the final outcome of the Six Nations Championships that commence in February is like the two post of

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French holiday dates and zones

January 26, 2008

WATCH THE HOLIDAY ZONES AND AVOID THE JAMS... In the UK 90% of school holidays commence at the same time whether it’s summer, Christmas or Easter. Consequently everyone going away at these times hits the road at roughly the same

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Learn about the department of the Aude

January 17, 2008

The French department of the Aude is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains. It is part of the current region of Languedoc-Roussillon. It is surrounded by the departments of Pyrénées-Orientales, Ariège, Haute-Garonne, Tarn, and Hérault, with the

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Introduction to French Wine and Cheeses

January 17, 2008

Were you aware that France has well over 400 different types of cheeses and produces around 7 million bottles of wine every year! Find out more by visiting our webpages relating to Wine and Cheeses, as well as Classic Recipes

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Mont Blanc And Skiing On Your Doorstep

January 6, 2008

Skiing and winter sports are now so popular that many UK enthusiasts in particular, relish the chance to buy their own affordable pad in the mountains, especially if it’s right on the French slopes of Mont Blanc. So a little

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The French department of the Tarn

December 30, 2007

The Tarn is a glorious meeting place of those desirable features we cannot fail to worship, with her back resting against the Pyrenean mountains, the rocky slopes and upland pastures fall into deep dales, wide plains and sunlit forests, also

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What is the French departement of the Herault like?

December 13, 2007

">Hérault is part of the current region of Languedoc-Roussillon and is surrounded by the departments of Aude, Tarn, Aveyron, Gard, and the Mediterranean Sea (Gulf of Lion) on the south. The department is very geographically diverse, with beaches in

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Global SIM and Data cards for cheap mobile calls abroad

December 6, 2007

Our partner GO-SIM provides travellers with an attractive alternative to roaming overseas with a domestic network SIM card. By selecting Global prepaid SIM cards, travelers can significantly reduce their roaming charges, in many cases by up to 85%. Even with

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French Holiday Properties To Write Home About

November 30, 2007

When it comes to holiday potential arguably France has the widest spectrum on offer in Europe, from skiing in the Alps to sun, sea and sand on the Mediterranean, plus everything in between. Indeed each one of the country’s 20

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French Health Care and Top Up

November 16, 2007

French Health Care Insurance - Top Up Santé & Private Health Cover Schemes Living in France and looking for the right health/medical insurance cover for you? Whether you are working, self-employed, in early retirement or retired we are able to

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TIPS TO HELP SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET

October 30, 2007

There is no doubt that the climate is changing. The ice caps are melting, our winters are getting warmer and summer now includes flash flooding. So what can you do in your French home to help repair the planet and

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Renewable Energy Solutions For Efficient Living

October 10, 2007

Renewable Energy Solutions For Efficient Living in France Wherever you live in France renewable energy solutions can make life easier and a whole lot cheaper by cutting down on your home’s running costs. They range from wood burning stoves, solar

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New Routes from Jet2.com and Ryanair

September 23, 2007

New Routes to France from Jet2 and Ryanair Jet2.com have recently announced new routes to Avignon, Toulouse and La Rochelle starting in 2008 from various UK airports including Edinburgh. Other existing destination include Paris, Nice, Chambery, Geneve. Ryanair now has

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Happy French house hunting

September 13, 2007

Always improving for your browsing pleasure ... Some of you will have noticed a few changes to our website in the last couple of weeks ... We have changed and doubled the amount of pictures on all color schemes of

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Buying Property in France - our Tips

September 8, 2007

Our Top Tips for Buying Property in France 1 - Decide which area of France you would like to live in. France is a large country so research the different areas to help you decide which region is the one

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Property in France even closer with faster Eurostar

September 4, 2007

Eurostar sets Paris-London record - BBC News - Eurostar has set a record on its inaugural journey from Paris to London via Britain's new high-speed line. The train, carrying journalists and VIPs, arrived at St Pancras, instead of Waterloo, for

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IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 France - Matches, Dates & Venues

August 18, 2007

Less than 21 days to go ... the Rugby World Cup kicks off with the first game seeing hosts country France take on Argentina in the Stade de France in Paris on September 7th. This World Cup is a great

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Our Dream house in France

June 29, 2007

We are delighted with the courteous and helpful manner from Patrick of my-french-house.com on the purchase of our house in the Midi-Pyrenees. Merci Beaucoup Patrick. Jennette and Mike View more client testimonials or search for your dream French house.

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Classic French Movies, Films and Recipes from France

May 23, 2007

Interested in a bit of French culture? We have some good news for you as we have just Launched 3 Brand New stores full of goodies, some classics, some cults, others just very French ...all brought to you by my-french-house.com

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Readings for Weddings

May 2, 2007

The my-french-house.com webmaster is getting married soon and was recently asking me for advice on readings for weddings. I recommended a book called Readings for Weddings which is edited by Mark Oakley and available from Amazon. Could be useful for

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French Holiday and Cottage Rentals

April 5, 2007

Looking for a villa or a cottage for your Holidays in France? Our partner Cottages4You is a leading provider of French rental property to give you the best choice of holiday cottages, villas, gites and chateaux throughout this wonderful country.

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France - Best Country for Quality of Life

February 6, 2007

France is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, offering a much more relaxed lifestyle than any other country in the World. Life in general is much cheaper, the weather is nice and moderate, food

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Christmas Wine Case from Wild Earth Winery

November 8, 2006

Chateau Haut Garrigue, the Wild Earth Winery in the beautiful Dordogne Valley, is a property bought with the assistance of www.my-french-house.com in 2005. After an exciting first year, they have just launched their first Christmas Offer in the UK -

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Cheap mobile calls from abroad

October 12, 2006

As thousands of property owners and business people discover each year, the cost of using a mobile phone abroad can be over ten times the rate you would normally pay! Enquire today to reduce the cost of staying in touch

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New French recipes online

October 4, 2006

Two great new classic French recipes have just been added to our website, just in time when you want some proper warm autumn food down you! First one is the Magrets de Canard aux cerises or Duck breast with cherries

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Help the Sick Children

September 21, 2006

One of close friend's daughter Beth has had a pretty rough time this year after being diagnosed with a dislocated hip. The poor girl had a major operation to realign her pelvis and then spent a couple of months in

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Be the first to know about new properties

September 12, 2006

Want to receive all our new properties directly to your desktop without having to lift a finger? Simple ... RSS feeds allow you to stay up to date with the latest properties without having to constantly having to visit our

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