Welcome to France on Line Web Siteupdated on 02-09-11
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Situated in the Deux Sevres (79) region of the Poitou-Charentes, we are not an animal refuge, but purely a voluntary fund-raising organisation working closely with other animal charities and local vets to try and help animals in need. Donkey Rug help...? www.snug-a-ware.co.uk Have struggled to find a rug for my donkey for the coldest winter days but have finally, after much searching, found a site in the UK who makes rugs for donkeys, here is the link if anyone is interested, postage is very reasonable
www.phoenixasso.com an officially registered charity. Phoenix is a network of foster homes, not a single adoption centre for cats and dogs.
ww2.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/
www.day-tripper.net/info-pets-abroad
Equine Rescue France is a not-for-profit association created by like-minded individuals in the West of France. We are all passionate about welfare in both the short and long term, and are working to promote the well-being of equines in France.
visit this web site to read about their Farm Sanctuary in the Limousin - we will always try to either house any unwanted animals, birds, poultry etc or if we cannot take them ourselves we shall try to find a home for them.
Eco farm is a family run farm comprising of approximately 40 hectares of woodland and pastures. They make cheese, butter, ice-cream and the likes and cull their own animals for meat. They do Horse Training, logging, agricultural work, transporting loads and driving. In the forest the harvest only the surplus, that means, fallen trees, diseased and trees that pose a danger . Read more on their comprehensive web site.
ever wanted to know if that snake was dangerous, or what is that lizard, try this link which tell you everything you need to know.
Click on the link above to go to English speaking equestrian website with horses & ponies for sale, Horse Talk forum, equestrian property, informative articles and more. |
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www.apce.com French web site with english page - information on setting up a business in France
www.lautoentrepreneur.fr
www.cfe.urssaf.fr/autoentrepreneur
www.adie.org/microfinance-in-france Adie finances the self-employed and microenterprises through a variety of products based on clients’ needs - Loans at market rate up to 6000 €, "Start-up grants" funded by the French government or by local authorities, Non interest bearing subordinated loans |
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www.parc-bellevue.fr close to Limoges airport, a good day out with the kids!
This site is in French but you can find your nearest store.
Little Explorers - English to French picture dictionary www.enchantedlearning.com as always BBC Schools has a French section with numbers, colours and basic French on interactive pages.
www.primaryfrench.co.uk this is actually a school web site with pictures, French words, pronunciation help and some things you could download and print.
www.tourisme-carennac.com From June to the end of August every day from 11 am LA SAULE 46110 Bétaille en Quercy Tel: 05 65 32 55 75
www.lesgrottesdemaxange.com Maxange Caves, discovered in August 2000 at Le Buisson de Cadouin. The tour of the caves is very easy, due to the fact that there are no abrupt variations in level. The unique concentration of calcite formations makes the site the only one of its kind in the world.
www.shoesforkids.co.uk
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providing current Road Traffic Reports. It's a free service aimed at giving you live traffic news and information.
If you have a car that has an LPG fuel tank you can find petrol stations that sell LPG on this site |
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www.eduscol.education.fr French Education system
www.epsaweb.org European Primary Schools Association
www.education.gouv.fr Education site (in French)
www.unilim.fr University of Limoges - has content in English |
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www2.ademe.fr French Environment and Energy Management Agency web site in English
Home Energy Efficiency Standards - see this article courtesy of our link partner www.french-property.com/news/build_renovation_france/energy_efficiency_standards/ |
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Environment www.ecoferme.com Eco farm is a family run farm comprising of approximately 40 hectares of woodland and pastures. They make cheese, butter, ice-cream and the likes and cull their own animals for meat. They do Horse Training, logging, agricultural work, transporting loads and driving. In the forest the harvest only the surplus, that means, fallen trees, diseased and trees that pose a danger . Read more on their comprehensive web site.
Learn how to erase your carbon footprint here http://www.lescygnes.net/erase-your-carbon-footprint.htm
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Finance![]() euro-cheque.com has been designed to make life a little easier for anyone having to write foreign cheques. At the moment we support four main languages. English, French, Spanish and German - we are hoping to add more languages at a later date.
click on this link to see the current exchange rate via the BBC
www.makeiteasyconsulting.com based in and covering the whole of France, Make it Easy Consulting arranges and assists with mortgages, commercial loans, bridging loans and re-mortgages for international citizens moving to France.
useful independent taxation website with some content relevant to France |
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Food
private banquets, dinner, pic nic, events...and full of tips and addresses for vegan, rawfoodist, vegan in Paris and France |
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Forums and information on moving to France www.frenchfocus.proboards.com French Focus Forum - Informal discussions amongst expats and francophiles. Includes chat box for real time chat and a weekly quiz. www.internations.org/expats/home/france France Expat Community FrenchEntrée - French Property - Information on buying property, living in France, regions and holidays in France. Search for rentals & properties for sale with French-property.com. Also find here Guides to France, a Forum, Regions, Services and News items
The France Forum for francophiles by francophiles
loads of information and resources for moving to France or to use if you already live here.
Total France Forum loads of information and resources for moving to France or to use if you already live here. The source of information on moving to, and living in, your new property in la Creuse, France including forums on renovation, la Creuse, paperwork, electrics, property and smallholding. This site is all about living in the Creuse, the best of the three departments of the Limousin. Whether you are currently living in department 23, in the process of buying a property here, seriously thinking about a move, or just dreaming of a better life in France then this is the site for you. |
| Gardens www.thompson-morgan.fr www.thompson-morgan.com Mail order seeds French and English web sites! www.jardinexpress.fr mail order plants |
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www.ambafrance-uk.org French Embassy in United Kingdom
www.ukpa.gov.uk UK Passport Office website
French Embassy in America
for information on entitlements when moving abroad
ww2.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets Information about taking pets abroad
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/ImportingAndExportingAVehicle DVLA website on car export regulations
French tax office
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/UsefulContactsByCategory/Over50sContacts contact numbers and address for the International Pensions Centre UK
ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/ British Embassy Paris Passport page |
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Health and Medical
www.vitaminstore1.com For an English speaking vitamin supplier that delivers to wherever you are in Europe.
Nutritional shortages are now commonly lurking in our rapidly
growing consumerism world. Intensive farming culture has hit the
western farmlands gradually. By refining their products they
lose a lot of important nutrients. With the use of pesticides
and the rise of fast food culture, we'd rather not think about
nutrition. Even during the preparation of an extensive, varied
and fresh food dish vitamins and minerals are often lost because
they dissolve in the boiling water or by heating. In short, a
varied diet gives no guarantee for the optimum amount of
nutrients the body needs.
SOS Help is a branch of France’s SOS Amitié Federation and is linked to the Samaritans.
Chemistdirect.co.uk provides over 20,000 health and beauty products online at the lowest guaranteed price. Delivers to Europe for a very low cost.
www.healthcareinternational.com/home-international-insurance Global medical, life & income insurance for expatriates and travellers.
www.frenchhealthissues.eu web site for British Citizens in France regarding the new health care issues, information, how to lobby, advice.
www.expathealthdirect.co.uk Forward Planning your Healthcare in France - Article by Peter Owen
www.ameli.fr For info on health care when moving to France (in French)
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Insurance
overseashomes.hiscox.co.uk Our dedicated team offer comprehensive cover and access English-speaking experts in each country to help you through the claims process
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www.telefrench.com offers a new, friendly and efficient way to learn or improve your French. Wherever you are, at home or at your office, you can have live tailor-made French lessons with a trained teacher through your personal computer.
free online translation service in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese - Conjugate a verb, Free dictionary online, Web pages translation.
Learn French guide, all about how to learn French and how to speak French.
www.learnfrenchathome.com one to one French lessons on line via skype or on the telephone
www.frenchaccentmagazine.com UNIQUE and FREE monthly publication which is just the ticket for anyone wanting to delve more deeply into French culture, discover more about daily life in France and thereby adapt better to living in France and ideal for those who are looking for an opportunity to improve their French reading and aural comprehension skills!!
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online directory for Anglophone businesses in Languedoc-Roussillon Find an English speaking business or service in Languedoc – “the real south of France”!
www.allfrenchservices.comAll French Services - An advertising portal for agents and private sellers/renters of French properties, property management and caretaking services
www.thebugle.eu/ The Bugle is a newspaper with a local feel, one which contains a good mix of news and events, light hearted stories and discussions on more serious topics.
Bringing French news to the English speaking community, with an emphasis on local news stories affecting Creuse, Haute-Vienne and the surrounding areas. Where to find THE BUGLE? click THE BUGLE DISTRIBUTORS
www.frenchfreeads.com Free Classified Ads - To buy or sell items, Post your unwanted items Cars, Houses, books etc. for sale
www.frenchaccentmagazine.com UNIQUE and FREE monthly publication which is just the ticket for anyone wanting to delve more deeply into French culture, discover more about daily life in France and thereby adapt better to living in France and ideal for those who are looking for an opportunity to improve their French reading and aural comprehension skills!
Guide to France including regions, towns, places of interest, activities and events. Includes travel information.
A travel directory for the French speaking countries.
www.expats.org.uk Free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, almost an expats' yellow pages.
Resource for Americans and other English speakers that would like to travel or live in France.
A directory and guide to Britain for visitors and business - just in case you may like to visit Britain |
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Notaires useful information on what a Notaire does and more....
www.sykesanderson.com based in the uk offering a range of financial and legal services related to France and French law. |
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Property for Sale in France Links www.propertyforsalebyownerfrance.co.uk - find private property sales by owner throughout France |
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Property for Sale in the UK Links www.uk-pub-sales.co.uk Hotels for Sale Suffolk, Essex, East Anglia - UK Pub Sales can assist you in buying or selling a hotel, pub or restaurant in the UK.
UK Property for Sale by Owner
find UK property for sale by owner |
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Radio www.frenchradiolondon.com/english By tuning in every Friday morning at 9am to Made in Corrèze on PAC 101.9FM, you’ll get news, views and interviews in English. The station is also available on the internet
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Removals
Moving Home UK and Overseas – UK, European and International Removals - The Moving Partnership provides European, International and UK removals at the most competitive rates.
Free quotes from up to 6 Professional Removals Companies for Domestic, Commercial & International Removals.
Click here to compare a removal quote!
Meridian Worldwide has been the approved International Mover for many Corporations, International Trade Commissions, and Consulates worldwide since 1964. If you are moving from California to France, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, the UK, or India, or any other worldwide destination, we have the qualifications, licenses, and experience to help you with your family’s international relocation. |
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Shopping
www.anyoccasionhampers.co.uk Order your British food Hampers here or treat a loved one back in UK to an Any Occasion Hamper. All our Hampers are full of delicious food and drink, each is individually packaged in its own Willow Hamper Basket with your own chosen personal message.
on line health and medical products in France and greatly reduced prices
http://www.wotnots.eu/ On line shopping!!!
if you want to know when the sales are taking place in France use this web site
We offer all that British expats look for in British shopping.
www.bonprixsecure.com French web site
English web site
www.laredoute.co.uk have an international web site
deliver to France for £10!
Ever wished that your favourite UK shops were just round the corner? Well with Sterling Shopping Online, they are.
www.expatdirect.co.uk ExpatDirects' aim is to be a premier provider of quality goods to British Expats living and working abroad.
www.laplazafrance.com
French site with section for online purchasing of English books
www.conforama.fr Conforama website for furniture shopping
Castorama website for garden and DIY needs (similar to B & Q) DIY and e-catalogue (in French)
buy or sell those unwanted items (has English content)
www.bricomarche.com DIY store
www.laredoute.fr French catalogue
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www.lehautdebit.com Le Haut Debit is a website which allows users to know which internet offers are available in their area.
www.pagesjaunes.fr On-line directories
French internet service provider
simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
offres.neuf.fr Neuf as ADSL/Telephone connection - an alternative to Orange
www.mobiles.co.uk
France Telecom English speaking helpline - 09 69 36 39 00 (from UK) 00 33 9 69 36 39 00 Open Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
If you are having difficulties reaching France Telecom's 1013 Customer Service line, you can fill out a form on 1013.fr to report a problem with a landline. Click the English flag to complete in your own language. |
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Television
Get a UK IP and access content available only in UK from anywhere. Ensure complete freedom to access all information and content online - use bbc i player, demand 5 etc, watch on your pc!
This is a new service designed especially for people who would like to keep up to date with their favourite programmes from the BBC, Channel 4 and 5 whilst they are out of the UK - watch on iplayer!
French Television Digital Switch Over - read this article courtesy of one of our link partners www.french-property.com/news/french_life/france_television_digital |
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Utilities
www.fioulmoinscher.fr/tendances Useful web site to show the average price for oil for central heating and and indication for a rise or fall of price.
Phone line and email address set up for English residents in France. The phone number is 05 62 16 49 08. The email is [email protected]
France electricity website with English content HERE and phone numbers for your own area. www.french-property.com/guides/france/utilities/electricity/ summary information on how to go about opening a new electricity account for your home in France, and how to obtain a new electricity supply if it is a new or renovated home without an existing supply. We take you through the electricity tariffs that apply in France and we provide an overview of what you can expect to find on your electricity bill, as well information on the different ways you can go about paying the bill. If you get into financial difficulties, or you are on a low income, we provide in formation on the forms of assistance that are available. If you want to change your electricity supplier, we tell you how to go about doing so. Finally, we also provide information on how you can go about making a complaint if you are not satisfied with the service you are receiving from your electricity supplier.
www.parcelsplease.co.uk/cheapest-parcels-to-europe Parcels Please brings you the cheapest parcel prices to Mainland Europe
interesting site with tips to use less water - English content
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Weather www.wofrance.fr/weather/maps/forecastmaps
france.meteofrance.com/france/meteo |