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.bmibaby.com

www.ryanair.com   

www.flybe.com

www.eujet.com

www.airfrance.co.uk

www.easyjet.com

If you need to fly in a hurry do check out the larger scheduled airline's prices. They can often compete with the 'low cost airline' last minute price!

Airport links

http://www.airporthotelsdirect.co.uk - provides Birmingham Airport Parking, Gatwick Airport Parking and Airport Hotel Booking Services.
 

www.limogesairport.com - the unofficial site for Limoges 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

Animals and Wildlife

http://hopeassoc.org/ 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... 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 intersted, postage is very reasonable http://www.snug-a-ware.co.uk/saw_DonkeyShetland1.html

http://site.voila.fr/spa87/index.html  dog and cat refuge at Limoges, Haute Vienne, 2 minutes from the airport. Open 2pm to 6.00pm everyday except Tuesday and Sunday.

http://www.equinerescuefrance.org/ 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.

www.limousincheval.com info on horses, hacking, lessons etc

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.

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

Car Hire

http://www.novacarhire.com/ Car Hire France from Nova including one-way rentals from many other pick up locations nationwide.

http://www.carhiresearch.co.uk/loc/France/Limoges-Airport.html car hire comparison service at Limoges Airport NEW LINK!

www.france-car-hire-rental.com - Pick up a car from Limoges airport or other locations throughout France.

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

Computer and Internet

www.pagesjaunes.fr  On-line directories

Children

Conversion Tables

http://www.onlineconversion.com/ Convert anything to anything!

Driving

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

http://www.frixo.com providing current Road Traffic Reports. It's a free service aimed at giving you live traffic news and information.

Education

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

www.epsaweb.org/primary_education_in_france.htm European Primary Schools Association

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

www.unilim.fr University of Limoges - has content in English

Energy

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.

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.

http://www.ferryonline.co.uk/

www.ldlines.fr

http://www.euro-cheque.com/ - 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.

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.

http://www.frenchentree.com  FrenchEntrée - French Property - Information on buying property, living in France, regions and holidays in France.

 Property in France : Search for rentals & properties for sale with French-property.com.

http://www.laposte.com/ Post info

www.pontnoir.com 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.

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!

Read this interesting article from our link partners about buying train tickets in France http://www.french-property.com/news/travel_france/sncf_france_train_tickets/

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

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

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.

http://www.airporthotelsdirect.co.uk - provides Birmingham Airport Parking, Gatwick Airport Parking and Airport Hotel Booking Services.
 

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

Insurance

http://overseashomes.hiscox.co.uk/ Overseas Holiday Homes - Our dedicated team offer comprehensive cover and access English-speaking experts in each country to help you through the claims process.

Language

http://www.reverso.net/ - free online translation service in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese - Conjugate a verb, Free dictionary online, Web pages translation.

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

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!!

SOS Help is a branch of France’s SOS Amitié Federation and is linked to the Samaritans.

APRIL Medibroker -  International & Expat Medical Insurance Broker - Free Quotes and Impartial Advice

www.medibroker.com

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/  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.

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

http://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  Click here to read

www.ameli.fr For info on health care when moving to France (in French) or once your are settled and has English speaking health line 0811 36 36 46 covering the whole of France and giving health advice.

http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/cheapest-parcels-to-europe/   Parcels Please brings you the cheapest parcel prices to Mainland Europe

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!

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!

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

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.french-at-a-touch.com 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.

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

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!

http://www.notaires.fr/notaires/notaires.nsf/V_TC_PUB/ENGLISH-HOMEPAGE useful information on what a Notaire does and more....

plus if you click here http://www.notaires.fr/notaires/annuaire.nsf/F_RN_RECH_PUB?OpenForm&comLangue=GB you can search for a Notaire in your area who speaks English.

http://www.sykesanderson.com/Service_France/default.asp based in the uk offering a range of financial and legal services related to France and French law.

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.

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

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

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

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

France Telecom Paris has opened an 0800 364 775 number (toll-free call) intended to cater for the needs of the English-speaking community all over France. This new service is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. 

For more info: www.francetelecom.com

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!

http://www.1013.fr/ 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.

http://www.iportal.me/ 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 http://www.french-property.com/news/french_life/france_television_digital/

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

http://www.guide2limousin.com/ Guide2Limousin aims to be the complete source of information for residents and visitors to Limousin. Designed specifically for English speakers who are planning a holiday to Limousin, contemplating buying property in Limousin or those that actually live in Limousin.

www.limousinlife.com  if you want to know what it is really like to live in the Limousin read this page, everything from renovating to mountain biking, written by local residents.

http://www.creuse-news.com/ Creuse News brings news in English to British and English-speaking residents of the Creuse area

www.pontnoir.com 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.

www.brive-tourisme.com Tourist office - Brive-la-Gaillarde

www.correzeweb.com link to the English page of this website containing facts and figures and lots of pictures.

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

pays.nexon.free.fr Nice site for the area around Nexon with lots of useful local info, in French but easy to follow.

www.otsichalus.free.fr Châlus, southwest of Limoges, is in barrel-hoop makers country

Peyrat-le-Château this rural district is a perfect base and starting point for green tourism

www.paysdebassemarche.com North West of Limoges - good introduction to this area, in English.

www.ot-oradour-sur-vayres.fr tourist information for Oradour sur Vayres

www.ville-rochechouart.fr tourist information for Rochechouart and the Pays de la Meteorite

Travel and Accommodation Websites

http://www.frenchmaison.co.uk/  A selection of beautiful holiday homes to rent in France.

www.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.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.

The French holiday accommodation guide :: VisitFrance.co.uk

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

www.travelfactfile.com Travel fact file search engine

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

Utilities

Moving to France and Utilities in the UK

www.edf.fr France electricity website with English content

http://www.french-property.com/guides/france/utilities/electricity/ Guide to Electricity in France, 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.saur.com/fr/index_fr.html everything about water - interesting site with tips to use less water.

Weather

http://www.wofrance.fr/weather/maps/forecastmaps?LANG=fr&CONT=frfr&UP=0&R=0

http://www.meteoalarm.eu/

http://france.meteofrance.com/france/meteo?20157.path=previsions

Wine