French Property News – August 2019

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Real life

experiences

36 Coming up roses

Delving into the meanings behind the

French words for weeds

54 Gripping stuff

A bestselling thriller writer on beginning a

new chapter of her life in Dordogne

64 France by chance

How an unexpected delivery sparked a

French property adventure for one couple

70 Integration into a nation

Part one of a series on one woman’s

journey to becoming a French citizen

Expert advice

26 Moi, myself and I

Going it alone with your French property

adventure? You’re not the only one!

44 Sounds like a plan

The first part in our series on all you need

to know about planning permission

52 Dream cuisine

Celebrate the spirit of French joie de vivre

through charming country kitchens

56 The great estate

The inside info on what to expect when

you contact a French estate agent

62 Up to speed

A guide on getting the most from your

broadband in a French property

68 While the cat’s away

Tips on making sure your cat is calm and

happy while you’re on holiday

72 A helping hand

How handholding services can ease the

process of buying a French home

Location

32 All for one...

Following the adventures of the Three

Musketeers through Picardy, Gascony

and Pyrénées-Atlantiques

38 Paradise for painters

Retrace the footsteps of van Gogh and

friends in picturesque Provence

48 Ski sensation

If you’re seeking an exceptional ski area,

you’ll be blown away by Les Deux Alpes

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One is an artist, darling!

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