Tracey, a British expat living in Brittany, contacted us to ask the following question: I am thinking of exporting a UK-bought LHD car to France. The car would be registered in Poland. Is this possible? How difficult would it be? EXPORTING A UK BOUGHT LHD CAR TO...
In recent years, travelling to the continent and driving in France has become increasingly easy for Brits. Both the Channel Tunnel and the various ferry companies offer numerous options. We live in Swindon and usually use the Portsmouth - Le Havre crossing. It offers...
Autumn, mushroom picking season Mid-October is upon us, and autumn is already well on its way... glorious golden colours abound in the countryside. A real feast for the senses: bright yellows, oranges, rich reds and browns so pleasing to the eye. The earthy and musty...
What is the difference between Pineau and Pinot? When I first met my wife's family in France, I had never heard of Pineau. When I did hear of it, I thought people were referring to Pinot – as in Pinot Grigio, which I love! But I did not realise there is a great...
An unexpected visitor (original post by Nicola) There was a terrific storm yesterday in the Ploërmel area. I had just put another log on the fire this afternoon when there was a knock at the door. Since yesterday was a bank holiday, we were rather startled: generally,...
Chris Slade describes the son et lumiere presentation at the abbey of Bon Repos called "Le Pays de Conomor" in Brittany, which takes place during the first two weeks of August.
Can anyone buy a metal detector in France and go detecting wherever they like? You can if you’re on a beach, but in other areas you are likely to need a licence for metal detecting in France
Classical Music Concert – Chateau du Val, Saint-Just 35550 on Saturday 5th May 2012 Come and listen to talented Chinese pianist Eileen Huang at a magnificent Chateau in Brittany before she embarks...
It’s been a particularly cold period across France, and we hope that you are all keeping safe and warm. Our own recent trip to France was curtailed due to the weather – we were due to...
It’s been a while since we have sent you a newsletter, but it’s almost the New Year so we’re back with a new format which we hope you will like. Our aim is to send you a digest of...
Welcome to our new guest bloggers I’m delighted to welcome two new guest bloggers to our Brittany and Pays de la Loire team who are happy to share their experiences with you. Simon Pocock is a...
Welcome to our new guest blogger I’m delighted to welcome Sarah-Jane Beaumont on board as our newest guest blogger. Sarah-Jane lives near Saumur and is married to a French Vigneron. Together,...
Looking back at 2010 A special thank you is extended to all of our readers and contributors, without whom this website would most certainly not be the success that it is! Most read Brittany and Pays...