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Travel

Airline links

The low cost airlines can be very cheap ways to fly to France, however, last minute bookings are often extremely expensive so it pays to try and plan ahead. Register with their email newsletters and you will then be emailed with their special offers as soon as they are available.

www.airfrance.co.uk

 

www.easyjet.com

 

www.britishairways.com

 

www.bmibaby.com

 

www.ryanair.com

 

www.flybe.com

 

Ferry Links

 

Ferry prices can be very expensive. Make sure you are getting the best available fare.

Try to travel midweek on daytime sailings for the western channel.

For Dover/Calais cheapest fares are during the night.

 

www.hdferries.co.uk

 

www.poferries.com

 

www.brittany-ferries.com

 

www.seafrance.co.uk
 

www.condorferries.co.uk

 

www.eurotunnel.co.uk 
 

www.calais-douvres.com

 

www.transmancheferries.com 
 

www.hoverspeed.co.uk

 

www.speedferries.com

Other useful travel links

Airports and Flying

 

www.limogesairport.com - the unofficial site for Limoges airport.

 

http://www.bergerac-airport.net/ - the unofficial site for Bergerac airport

http://www.aeroportlimoges.com/uk/ - Limoges airport in English

http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/ - Bordeaux airport in English

http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/english/pages/pays_de_bergerac/practical-information/pratical_information_airport.asp  -information about Bergerac airport in English

http://www.poitiers.cci.fr/aeroport/ - Poitiers airport

 

Car Hire

 

www.france-car-hire-rental.com - Dordogne Car Hire available from France Car Hire, pick up your hire car from locations throughout the Dordogne


www.JoffrenyTours.com - classic car hire on the Dordogne/Limousin border

 

 

 

Driving

 

www.asf.fr - South of France Autoroutes (english content)

 

www.autoroutes.fr - French Autoroutes (english content)

 

French Rail

 

http://www.voyages-sncf.com - book a holiday by train with hotel, easy.

 

www.sncf.com - French Railways

 

www.interrailnet.com - discover 29 countries in Europe and North Africa by train!

 

Fuel

 

www.stations.gpl.online.fr If you have a car that has an LPG fuel tank you can find petrol stations that sell LPG on this site

 

Hotel Chain Links

 

These hotels are usually located close to airports, autoroutes and main roads on the edge of larger towns and cities. Useful for overnight stops while en route to your destination.

 

www.logis-de-france.fr - national website of Logis de France, 3000 hotel-restaurants located all over France

www.formule1.com - budget hotels

www.campanile-hotel.it/ - links to Envergure Group which owns Campanile, Kyriad etc

 

www.ibishotel.com - online booking for Ibis hotels

 

More Useful Links

 

Animals and Wildlife

 

drivingwww.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.

 

 


www.planetepassion.com - 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. New Link!


Equine Online - France
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.

Building and Renovation

www.tom-uk.com/techdata/info-index.htm Uk based site but lots of interesting stuff for anyone contemplating building work etc. Conversion formulae from imperial to metric and quantity estimators.

www.artisan-anglais.com Find a registered artisan anywhere in France.

Business

www.apce.com/index.php - french web site with english page - information on setting up a business in France

Computer and Internet

 

www.pagesjaunes.fr  On-line directories

 

www.orange.fr  French internet service provider (was Wanadoo now Orange)

 

Wanadoo - for those of you using Wanadoo (now Orange) as your internet connection and also having a Live box as a router for ADSL/Broadband connection - it is sometimes a problem trying to understand all the French for installation and trouble shooting. Go to www.orange.co.uk and click on the Help button - there you can type in a question for example "install live box" and a list of different help pages will appear, in some instances identical to the French but if not the principles are the same. Found this a great help at times and there is also a full list of the problem codes.

Children

www.tpactivite.com tout pour l'activité is a reseller for the full range of TP Activity Toys (tp) in France. Climbing frames, swings, goals, trampolines, slides and other play equipment are available all year round, on site or by mail order

Education

 

myeurope.eun.org

myEUROPE is a Web-based project which aims to help teachers raise their pupils' awareness of what it means to be a young citizen in Europe. By involving a network of more than 4500 schools, the diversity of Europe is brought into the classroom via the Internet, because the path to living together in Europe starts at school!

 

www.eduscol.education.fr/D0043/default.htm French Education system

 

www.education.gouv.fr Education site (in French)

 

www.edufrance.fr/en/  French higher education

 

www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf/index.htm The DELF and DALF diplomas are awarded by the French Education Ministry as certificates of French language ability for non-native speakers

 

www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/P12.dll?S01 Open University French courses

 

Environment

 

drivingwww.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.

 

 

 


green travel eco friendly environmental erase your carbon footprint holiday gites at les cygnesLearn how to erase your carbon footprint here - http://www.lescygnes.net/erase-your-carbon-footprint.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Finance

 

www.makeiteasyconsulting.com - arranges and assists with mortgages, commercial loans, bridging loans and remortgages for international citizens moving to France.

 

www.let-a-property.info - buy to let mortgage, quotes and property landlord information. Includes proeprty letting investment news, tips and tools to help you invest in rental property.

 

Forums and information on moving to France

 

The Complete France Forum - 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.

 

Garden Links

 

www.jardinexpress.fr/index.asp mail order plants

Government Sites

 

www.ukpa.gov.uk UK Passport Office website

 

www.ambafrance-uk.org French Embassy in United Kingdom

 

www.info-france-usa.org French Embassy in America

 

www.dwp.gov.uk/international/sa29/medical_06.asp  for information on entitlements to healthcare etc when moving abroad

 

www.dwp.gov.uk/international/sa29/introduction.asp#pensionservice Contact numbers for transferring health cover and benefits abroad

 

www.defra.gov.uk Information about taking pets abroad

 

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/exptimpt.htm#Exports DVLA website on car export regulations

 

www.impots.gouv.fr  French tax office

 

www.amb-grandebretagne.fr - British Embassy in France for renewing passports and information

 

Language

 

http://www.learnfrenchguide.com Learn French guide, all about how to learn french and how to speak french


http://www.learnfrenchathome.com/ - one to one French lessons on line via skype or on the telephone


http://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!!

 

Medical

 

http://www.healthcareinternational.com/home-international-insurance.php - Global medical, life & income insurance for expatriates and travellers.

 

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/healthinFrance/ - here you can sign the petition against British Citizens being deprived of health care in France

 

http://www.frenchhealthissues.eu/ web site for British Citizens in France regarding the new health care issues, information, how to lobby, advice.

 

www.cpam-dordogne.fr/anglais/index.htm - web site for the Dordogne CPAM (medical/social security) in english. Telephone 05 53 35 60 00    from 8.30 am to 17:30 pm If you go to this web site there is now a downloadable 80 page document in English explaining the French health system, it is excellent.

 

www.expathealthdirect.co.uk

Forward Planning your Healthcare in France - Article by  Peter Owen  Click here to read

 

Miscellaneous

 

http://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!!



http://www.justfrance.org - Guide to France including regions, towns, places of interest, activities and events. Includes travel information.


"For all who holiday, live, or dream of living in South West France but we won't throw you out if you like or live in other areas of France too. You're welcome to join whether you're expats, natives, local or distant.  Talk about the trials & tribulations of renovations, bureaucracy and the French Dream. Share links, tips, advice and information."
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DreamingofSWFrance/


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.


www.expats.org.uk Free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, almost an expats' yellow pages.


www.french-at-a-touch.com A travel directory for the French  speaking countries.


www.americansinfrance.net Resource for Americans and other English speakers that would like to travel or live in France.


www.taxation.co.uk useful independent taxation website with some content relevant to France


www.britinfo.net A directory and guide to Britain for visitors and business - just in case you may like to visit Britain


www.emsc-csem.org - would you like to know where there was an earthquake in the last 24 hours, what was that big bang last week, click through to this web site. Very interesting. New Link!

Motor Bikes

www.zeltus.eu/elefant - a personal account of the motorcycle rally held each year in Bavaria New Link!

http://www.allan-wren.com/ A Bikers Guide to Europe - really interesting web site based on the authors own experiences of traveling in Europe on a motor bike, contains other useful links and recommended "biker friendly" accommodation throughout France.

www.biker-bitz.co.uk established as a pioneer in new product development and a leading supplier to the motorcycle trade and consumer markets. We give continual customer satisfaction and offer an extensive range of the very latest products. Carriage is usually around £15.00 by courier to France!

Other Long Term Rental Sites

www.letmanagers.com We are a professional property management company who can offer individual services to each of our clients whether they rent their properties to the general public or not. We currently have both gîtes and properties available for summer holiday lets and long term residential letting.

 

www.letsrentpropertyinfrance.com French Long Term Lets, Short Term Rental
Properties & Holiday Gites

Religion

www.chapaq.free.fr  Chaplaincy of Aquitaine, interesting site with links to other religious web sites and useful page for hospital patients.

Removals Worldwide

Compare Removals Quotes - 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. See www.meridianww.com

Satellite

www.uk-satellite-tv.co.uk : a site dedicated to satellite TV from the UK and it's reception throughout Europe. New and used Sky Digiboxes available from £47.00 plus delivery.'

Shopping

www.amazon.fr French site with section for online purchasing of English books

 

www.conforama.fr Conforama website for furniture shopping

 

www.castorama.fr Castorama website for garden and DIY needs (similar to B & Q)


www.lapeyre.fr  DIY and e-catalogue (in French)

 

www.troc.com buy or sell those unwanted items (has English content)

 

www.bricomarche.com  DIY store

 

www.laredoute.fr French catalogue

 

Surveyors 

 

www.surveyors-en-france.com An alliance of British Surveyors, Architects and Project Managers registered and based in France - helping British buyers to make informed decisions about all aspects of their chosen French property, right from the start.

 

Telephone

 

UK Telecom http://www.uktelecom.uk.net/uktelecom_fra_eng/default.php?ref= discounted low cost international and local calls from France.

 

www.francetelecom.com France Telecom Paris has opened an 0800 number (toll-free call) intended to cater for the needs of the English-speaking community all over France. English-speaking help line 0800 364 775 

To reach this service from abroad simply dial :
+ 33 1 55 78 60 56 English speaking hotline
+ 33 1 55 78 60 34 French speaking hotline.
NEW Link!

 

www.cell-comm.co.uk Cell-Comm Lo-Cost international call service is a revolutionary new way of calling all your usual foreign contacts from only 3p per minute!

 

Utilities

 

EDF - Phone line and email address for English residents - 05 62 16 49 08 and the email is simpleenergywithedf@edf.fr

 

www.edf.fr France electricity website with English content

 

www.saur.com/fr/index_fr.html everything about water - interesting site with tips to use less water.

 

Tourist office and town web sites and travel information

 

www.pays-de-bergerac.com - a really comprehensive website with lots of links

www.tourisme.fr/carte/map-departement-dordogne.htm links to interactive map of dordogne. Click on town to find the town tourist office details.

www.thiviers.info (in French) also www.thiviers.fr/videogb.html (in English)

www.ville-saint-jean-de-cole.fr one of the most beautiful villages in France

www.sorges-perigord.com known for its black truffles

www.sarlat.com - beautiful mediaeval town


www.justfrance.org - Guide to France including regions, towns, places of interest, activities and events. Includes travel information.

 

Other holiday rental sites

 

 

Rent Property Direct Holiday Rentalswww.rentpropertydirect.com - Holiday rentals in Italy, France and Spain. Choose a self catering villa rental, holiday apartment, ski chalet, gite, cottage or golf holiday home from our wide selection of holiday lettings. Rent a holiday home directly from the owner.

 

 

www.bon-sejour-en-france.fr - Exclusive holiday rentals in Paris, Ile de Re and the Dordogne areas of France.

 

 

 

http://www.rivierapebbles.com - Riviera Pebbles - The easy way to find your perfect Riviera rental apartment

 

 

www.france-vacances.co.uk - here you will find holiday properties situated in the Dordogne and take advantage of flexible start and finish days and duration.

 

 

www.campagnesdusoleil.com Holiday rentals in the Rhone Alpes area of France.

 

http://www.SelfCateringHolidaysGuide.com If you are looking for a self catering holiday then Self Catering Holidays Guide offers a wide choice of all types of UK, European and global based holidays.

 

www.world-villa.co.uk/holidays-villas-france/villa-for-rent-in-dordogne/dordogne-villas-1-15-6-1.html">Dordogne  - International villa holiday specialists with over 75 villas in the Dordogne and more than 650 hand picked villas with pools in France, Corsica, Greece, Crete, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Africa, America and Bali. The difference is our experience.

 

www.chezshells.com - home exchange and camping in France - Brittany, Vendee, Poitou Charente, Limousin, Aquitaine - Dordogne and others in south west France.

 

www.channelhop.com - look for hotels, bed and breakfast, gites or a campsite. Also features restaurants and information on regions of France. A very useful site.

 

www.france-on-line.info  Rentals from owners and info about France


www.limousin-on-line.info Rentals from owners and info about the Limousin

 

www.parexcellence.co.uk Rental offers from agencies and owners

 

www.visitfrance.co.uk Holiday accommodation and interesting links

 

www.travelfactfile.com Travel fact file search engine

 

www.info-world.com Tourist information site with links to French sites

 

www.dordogneinenglish.com   

Dordogne In English - Directory of English speaking business in the Dordogne area of France. Helps residents and visitors find accommodation, rent or buy houses and property, contact tradesman, professionals, banks, insurance and problem solvers discover tourist and leisure attractions New link!

 

www.purefrance.com - Rental accommodation in france. Villas with pools in Provence and Languedoc New link!

 


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