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The Collected Works

A chronological study of our journey to France.

18 Feb '24
Editorial 10 MIN READ

From Listings to Living Rooms

After arriving in Toulouse we found our one and only arranged viewing had been cancelled. It was starting to feel like a property purchase was not meant to happen for us.

We headed …

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From Listings to Living Rooms
11 Feb '24
Editorial 2 MIN READ

A Covid Catastrophe

We had our hearts set on a charming French getaway, a spreadsheet brimming with potential properties. Spring was calling, promising sunshine and tranquillity, but then came the …

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A Covid Catastrophe
28 Jan '24
Editorial 2 MIN READ

A Haphazard House Hunt

Having already decided to look for a property in France. We had finally found “our Area”!

After a heavenly two-week sojourn in the Gers, we were smitten. So smitten, in fact, that …

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A Haphazard House Hunt
16 Jan '24
Editorial 5 MIN READ

Disneyland Paris and Beyond

Let’s face it, France and I have a bit of a love affair going on. Building a career and raising a family meant this took a back seat for many years.

So, when our own kids …

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Disneyland Paris and Beyond
16 Jan '24
Editorial 3 MIN READ

A Non Flying Visit

Forget soaring through the clouds and fast-forwarding to your sunny destination. My next trip to France, at the tender age of 14, was an epic 20-hour adventure that unfolded …

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A Non Flying Visit
14 Jan '24
Editorial 2 MIN READ

From Sugarpuffs to Sunshine

My first foray into France was Brittany at 12 years old. My passport? A piece of cardboard issued at the local post office, valid for one year (Anyone remember those?).

My French? …

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From Sugarpuffs to Sunshine
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