Category Archives: Owning a house in France

Home ownership in France

Septic systems and sewage treatment in France

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Sam

From Craig McGinty at This French Life … Waste Water and Sewage Treatment in France Often you’ll buy a house in or near a small village that doesn’t have mains drainage or a municipal waste water system.  In theory all … Continue reading →

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Wiring your house in France – in English

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sam

From Craig McGinty at This French Life – Electricity In Your French House – an English guide. If you’re planning to do some work on your house you’ll need this booklet.  You can order it from amazon and if you … Continue reading →

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This May be the Ideal Time to Buy Property in France

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Sam

By Elaine Youngs Just as in many other countries at the moment, the property market in France is fairly quiet. The exchange rate between the pound and the euro is the main culprit for those of us with English clients…. Continue reading →

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Oz to Aude Renovation – part 5

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Sam

Peter & Helen’s French Renovation episode 5 – by Peter Stubbings Well here we are back in Montlaur, well Helen is. I’m at the Toulouse airport waiting for a plane home and using the time to write this episode. I… Continue reading →

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What do you want to read about on Aude France?

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Sam

So … what would you like me to write about on Aude France? You can add a comment, send me an email, or you can use the new little Skribit box to the left and add something there. I’d really appreciate the feedback. Continue reading →

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