Living France - February 2020

In this issue

Burgundy
Why all that glitters is gold in Côte-d’Or.

TO A TEE
The keen golfer who built his own course in Landes.

Lucky Loire
The end of a two-year search for a forever home and a new career opportunity..

My frugal France

Staying warm and dry during a frosty French winter can be costly but Laura Harley has found some clever ways to keep her heating bills under control

2 mins

Heart of gold

If you love fine wine, impressive history and vibrant café culture, Côted’Or has them all, finds Peter Stewart.

6 mins

A local's view

Tracy Thurling and her husband Vic moved near Beaune 13 years ago where Tracy runs private guided tours helping visitors discover the wine and history of Burgundy.

5 mins

LOVE actually

France has long been associated with l’amour and with Valentine’s Day almost upon us, Catherine Cooper asks six couples how they found love in one of the world’s most romantic countries

7 mins

MOVING WITH PURPOSE

Former professional dancer Lizzie Mapstone has moved with her family to Nouvelle-Aquitaine and now runs yoga retreats in Dordogne and teaches fitness classes in Lot-et-Garonne, she tells Brigitte Nicolas.

7 mins

Good taste

Winter calls for hearty French food in sublime surroundings. Paola Westbeek sets out to discover some of the nation’s favourite dishes and where best to enjoy them

7 mins

A whole new ball game

From building a family home in Hossegor to opening a mini-golf course in the town, former city trader Toby Morgan isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet – and he’s not finished yet, as Catharine Higginson discovers

7 mins

Patience is a virtue

For anyone deciding to make a new life in a new country by starting a new business in hospitality, a list of qualities beneficial to the task ahead might well include: a knack for teamwork, steely determination, a grasp of logistics and courage in the face of adversity, all topped off with a well-evolved sense of humour.

7 mins

Guide To: Freelancing In France

Becoming self-employed or working on a freelance basis is a popular option for many expats who need to earn a living after moving to France. Catharine Higginson explains the rules and regulations.

5 mins

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Navigating your way through French acronyms can be tricky so if you don’t know your CPAM from your CAF or your CDI from your CDD, Madeline Aveson-Gruber explains what they all mean

5 mins

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Living France Magazine Description:

Living France is the indispensible source of information and inspiration for those who are passionate about moving to France, or who already live there. It is the perfect combination of sumptuous guides to destinations across the country, comprehensive expert advice on the practical aspects of moving and living there, and fascinating stories from expats already living the life they have always dreamed of across the Channel.