Exporting a UK-bought LHD car to France

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...

Driving in France

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...

Mushroom picking in France

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...

Pineau … or Pinot? Do you know the difference?

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...

Mushrooming in Monteneuf forest

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,...

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      by Martin Jarvis | Jul 8, 2019
      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.
      
      Metal detecting in France – do I need a licence?
      by | May 7, 2013
      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
      Le jour de la libération
      by | May 8, 2012
      The French celebrate the ending of the second World War ni France every year on 8th May. Le Jour de la Liberation is a public holiday in France.
      More about the Liberation Day holiday in France
      What is Bastille Day?
      by Martin Jarvis | May 1, 2012
      Bastille Day is celebrated in France on 14th July every year and commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 by the citizens of France.
      What is Bastille Day and why does France celebrate on 14th July?
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Photo Gallery – Auray & St Goustan

Auray is a charming small town on the edge of the Golfe de Morbihan, near Carnac and the yachting marina of La Trinité-sur-mer in Brittany. It was the major Breton shipbuilding area in the 18th Century. The pretty port of Saint Goustan, popular with tourists, is attached to Auray and has many pubs, bars and restaurants as well as an 18th Century stone bridge.