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Forum: France
Jun 15th 2010, 1:10 am
Replies: 228
Views: 72,397
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Changing UK Driving licence for French one

I was once fined for speeding which naturally I paid. Points are deducted here (you start with 12) so I was told to produce my licence, which I did not have. The prefecture suggested I apply for a...
Forum: France
Jun 14th 2010, 10:56 pm
Replies: 228
Views: 72,397
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Changing UK Driving licence for French one

We are French residents of four years. The photo on my UK licence expires in November so I need to replace/update. The licence also shows my old UK address. Is it simpler to apply for French 'Permis...
Forum: France
Jan 28th 2009, 7:12 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 10,411
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Hourly rate for cleaning/ironing?

Thanks we are familiar with the cheque system.
Forum: France
Jan 22nd 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 10,411
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Hourly rate for cleaning/ironing?

Thanks for the replies, have employed a young lady who was recommended for 13 Euros per hour.
Forum: France
Jan 22nd 2009, 7:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Anyone near Apt in the Vaucluse

The region is often linked to Peter Mayle's Year in Provence. 45 kms from Avignon, 60 to Aix en Provence. 100 to Marseilles. Now you know!!
Forum: France
Jan 21st 2009, 7:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Anyone near Apt in the Vaucluse

At the time of year when its the all year round habitants that are left has any one moved here recently? We have been here just over 3 years and always interested in meeting up or helping new or...
Forum: France
Jan 21st 2009, 7:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 10,411
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Hourly rate for cleaning/ironing?

We are looking to employ, or use the services of some one to help clean on changeover weekends and do some ironing. Does any one have any idea of the going rates per hour?
Forum: France
Jan 21st 2009, 7:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Anyone near(ish) to Avignon

Hi, My wife and I moved to the Vaucluse just over 3 years ago. Have found the French tough going (partly due to our effort!) but it has not spoilt our enjoyment and we still love it here. I was in...
Forum: France
Feb 3rd 2008, 5:32 am
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Anyone in the Luberon

Hi,
My wife and I have been here just over two years - are there any other newcomers out there? Would be great to hear from any one - we live near Apt:)
Forum: France
Feb 3rd 2008, 5:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Wi/Fi Internet access

We are currently building a house with two gites attached which we aim to let. We want to offer internet access. We currently use Wanadoo/Orange with a live box. Any views welcome whether we keep a...
Forum: France
Jul 9th 2007, 4:16 am
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Swimming Pool Alarms

Hi, Thanks - fences have to conform and be abt 1.20 metres high, they are not very sightly and also quite expensive.
Forum: France
Jul 9th 2007, 3:28 am
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Smile Swimming Pool Alarms

We are about to install two swiming pools and are trying to decide the best forms of security (keeping cost in mind). We bought a cheap alarm from LeClerc that does not work too well for our existing...
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2007, 4:55 am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,781
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Left Hand Drive

What are you looking to buy? We are selling a Mercedes A Class?
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2007, 4:52 am
Replies: 15
Views: 14,712
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Car Insurance in France????

I use an agency of Generali, speak English and copy of policy in English too. I tried the online quotes but unless you are fluent its difficult and you want to make sure you get it right! call 0033...
Forum: France
Feb 27th 2007, 5:22 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,517
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: The Right Decision !!!

Hi, My kids are older and in the UK but a couple of observations. We have been living in Provence for coming up 18 months and love it. We are a similar age to you. If you do not speak French it is...
Forum: France
Feb 27th 2007, 5:09 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: 24/7

Well I guess it depends on your relationship! My wife and I ( been together 10 years - married 5) are together 24/7 - we love it - we can have space if we need, like now I have an hour in the Study,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 27th 2007, 5:01 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Returning to UK

I have banked with First Direct since their conception ( over 15 years & part of HSBC) they are fantastic! Could teach the French about banking!!!
Forum: France
Feb 27th 2007, 4:57 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,947
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: where do i start? moving to france

My wife and I sold up in the UK in the summer of 2005, arrived in Provence October and we love it. Coming up for 18 months now, we wish we had learnt more french before we came but its coming on....
Forum: France
Feb 12th 2007, 6:35 am
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By Rue Pasteur

House building Insurance

We are about to build and have been advised to take out Assurance Dommage Ouvrage. This covers us over and above the builders own insurance. It cost 2% of the build project which is quite...
Forum: France
Feb 5th 2007, 6:21 am
Replies: 0
Views: 663
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Building a new house?

We have just obyained planning to build two houses, one 127M² the other 250M². We have been surprised at the high cost of building. We are obtaing quotes from established (and reputible) companies...
Forum: France
Feb 5th 2007, 6:16 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,455
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Smile Re: Inheritance tax in France

I have two children from my first marraige. My new wife and I moved here in 2005. We took out a 'changement de Regime Matrimonial' which ensures our property and assets go to the first surviving and...
Forum: France
Feb 2nd 2007, 4:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Smile Re: Use of solicitors

Where abouts are you looking to settle? Many Notaires speak English , should you need it, and offer initial advice with out charge. I would not recommend using a UK Solicitor or 'financial...
Forum: France
Sep 27th 2006, 8:41 am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,942
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Geothermal heating

Hi,
Sadly not. Tentative investigations suggest the installation price is very high but longer term it is cheap! Trouble is the estimates for our construction are coming in very high so unlikely we...
Forum: France
Aug 26th 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,503
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Re: Removal companies

Hi,
Well by all means mention me ( David Taylor) and Mike Chalon, who also used to live in Dorset. Where abouts are you going to settle here?
Forum: France
Aug 26th 2006, 7:58 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,503
Posted By Rue Pasteur

Smile Re: Removal companies

hi,
We moved out to Provence last October and used Alan Franklin Transport Ltd. They are based in Dorset UK although we lived in Surrey. They have storage here in the Vaucluse and Paris.They were...
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