Some interesting tips on living in France (and for visitors too) appear on the Telegraph online. Ten celebrity Francophiles tell how they made a second life across the Channel, and offer a few tips to anyone thinking of following in their footsteps. One recommendation is to use the local Bricolage (DIY) store rather than go for IKEA for furnishings; (we've certainly found some useful items at Castorama which you cannot get in the UK); find the local markets (we are building a comprehensive list at www.frenchduck.co.uk available soon) and sourcing building materials locally. Terence Conran, Carole Drinkwater and Ken Hom are amongst those featured - but somehow I think I would prefer to see some tips from other people who do not have the luxury of being able to commute to their country cottage at whim, and those who truly aspire to participate full-time in French life.
See http://www.telegraph.co.uk
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