Author Archives: Sam

About Sam

Sam started Aude France as a companion site to her real estate site Aude France Property so that she could have a place to write about life in the Aude. Now that she's in Canada she writes about things that can affect owners and buyers in the Aude - or anything that strikes her fancy.

The process of buying property in France

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sam

In France you make a verbal offer to the owner through your estate agent. If it’s accepted you then sign the Compromis de Vente (the formal offer) and pay the deposit, normally 10%. The deposit is paid into the Notaire’s account and held until the sale completes. Before the day of completion the balance of the price – including fees – is transferred to the Notaire. The buyer and seller sign the Acte de Vente and the buyer owns the house. Continue reading →

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Lunes Bijoux – jewellery made in Languedoc

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Sam

It’s been a while since I looked at the Lunes Bijoux website. About 5 years actually. Kylee Milner is making gorgeous jewellery. She also has an online store, runs jewellery making workshops, participates in shows and exhibitions, has a blog … Continue reading →

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Shopping in France – ni bonjour, ni au revoir, ni merde

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Sam

Visiting France? Planning to shop? Heard about how rude French people are? (They aren’t, really.) Here’s a tip to make your shopping experience enjoyable. Say bonjour when you go into a store and say au revoir (or merci, au revoir) … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Vide Greniers in the Aude

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sam

Is anyone else vide-grenier mad? I asked a friend who is now in California if she liked being back in the US and she said that it was ok, good to be near family, but that she really missed vide-greniers. … Continue reading →

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Lagrasse Christmas Market – December 4, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Sam

Mark your calendars.  The marché de Noël in Lagrasse is on Sunday December 4th from 10:00 to 19:00. It will be held in the Salle Polyvalente on the route de Ribaute and will feature more than 30 vendors. As my … Continue reading →

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