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Visit some beautiful parts of France

La Poste in English

Culture, Tourism and Gastronomy of South West France - a bilingual site in English and French

Anglophone Guide to the Languedoc-Roussillon

The official Soho Solo site for self-employed individuals working in The Gers

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

Midi Pyrénées Aquitaine Poitou Charentes

Property Finding

Action Habitat Najac (Aveyron)

French properties for sale

http://www.allfrenchservices.com
Advertising portal for agents and private sellers of French properties, rentals, property management, and caretaking services.

Also see National links

Holiday accommodation (Midi-Pyrénées)

Buy a mobile home in the South of France
All UK & French mobile homes supplied including IRM, Rapid-Home and O'Hara
from 28 x 10 - 2 bedroom to 28 x 12 and 35 x12 3 bedroom mobile homes
delivered to site in Argeles sur Mer (near Perpignan & Spanish border)
E-mail : loc.med@orange.fr

Mike & Kay Isaacs (Ariège)
A bed & breakfast/chambres et table d'hotes in the Midi-Pyrenees region of southern France
Based in : Pay d'Olmes region of the Ariege
Phone : 05 61 01 21 29
Web site : http://www.maisonderoquefort.com - E-mail : enquiries@maisonderoquefort.com

La Teranga - In the heart of beautiful Gascony
Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 19th century farmhouse standing in around 40 acres of land,
in a peaceful and rural location in the heart of the famous Madiran wine producing area
Phone : 00 33 562 31 82 89
Web site : http://laterangagascony.com - E-mail : dawnljohnson2001@yahoo.co.uk

LAS COSTES (Lot)
17th Century Manor house and dependencies set in 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens offering panoramic views to the distant volcanic Cantal Mountains
Three Self Contained Holiday Gites for 2 to 4 persons each, that can be rented individually or together for up to 10 people.
site : http://Lascostes.co.uk - E-mail : enquiries@lascostes.co.uk

MAOUTENS, a holiday haven in the Lot & Garonne
In the southwest of France in the heart of Aquitaine, we offer bed and breakfast in a traditionally built chalet situated in the small canal side village of Fourques sur Garonne
site : http://www.fionas-bb.com/- - E-mail : maoutens@free.fr

DOMAINE DE LAUROUX (gers)
Self Catering & B&B Holidays on a 100 acre, award-winning vineyard in the heart of Gascony.
The perfect holiday destination for anyone wanting to experience the "real" France.
Website : www.lauroux.com - Email : karen@lauroux.com

LE PERCHOIR DES PAONS (Lot)
Chambres d'hotes in this recently renovated stone farmhouse. An ideal location for a relaxing break.
Set in a beautiful valley in the Lot Region of South West France, it is a perfect base to explore the area.
We also specialise in running Art Holidays for all abilities using our studio.
Website : www.leperchoirdespaons.com - Email : info@leperchoirdespaons.com

MAISON DE POITIERS (Lot & Garonne)
“Maison de Poitiers” is a charming bed & breakfast in the heart of the tranquil yet charming 13th century Bastide village of Castillonnes, situated on the border of the Lot et Garonne & the Dordogne.
We offer guests a choice of five stunning individually designed bedrooms with beautiful furnishings and state of the art bathrooms.
Website : www.maisondepoitiers.com - Email : contact@maisondepoitiers.com

LE PETIT LEZARD (Ariège)
Located just 50 minutes from Carcassonne Airport, situated in the beautiful Ariège, we offer two beautiful newly decorated double ensuite twin bedded rooms. Breakfast is served in your room or on the terrace.
With a lake nearby and plenty of mountains there is lots to see and do.
Website : www.lepetitlezard.co.uk - Email : ericnixon@tiscali.fr

LA MAISON ROSE (Ariège)
Our chambres d’hotes is situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
This beautiful area has stunning views both summer and winter.
A comfortable accommodation sleeps up to 5/7 persons and two super little ski apartments at Ax-les-Thermes.
Website : www.la-maisonrose.com - Email : norbead@yahoo.co.uk

LES TOURNESOLS (Ariège)
Situated near the town of Lavelanet, in the heart of Cathar country and in the foothills of the Pyrénées,
Les Tournesols offers an idyllic haven from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Gite open All Year. Fully-centrally heated – Prices for 2008/2009 from GBP375.00 – GBP475.00 per week.
Website : Les Tournesols - Email : Ian.Beckford@orange.fr

La GRANDE MAISON (Ariège)
Beautiful holiday home with swimming pool, 4 bedrooms and en-suite facilities.
Nestled at the foothills of the pyrenees, in an area of outstanding beauty, this property offers all you need for that perfect holiday.
Website : www.midipyrenees.co.uk - Email : tony@midipyrenees.co.uk

TINDLEYS' B&B (Ariège)
Linda and Roger welcome you to their comfortable B & B in Fougax, below the Chateau of Montsegur.
Phone : 05 61 01 34 87 - Website : www.tindleys.com - Email : info@tindleys.com

PRE DE L'AUBIER (Lot et Garonne)
Welcome to Pré de l’Aubier, our home in what we believe is one of the most beautiful areas of France.
We are situated just inside the department of the Lot-et-Garonne, bordering both the Dordogne and Gironde departments.
Website : www.aquitaineholidays.com - Email : pdl@aquitaineholidays.com

LES TILLEULS (Haute-Garonne)
Chambres d'hotes in a typical Gascon Farmhouse in the heart of the countryside of Haute Garonne,
with lovely views of the Pyrenees.
3 double bedrooms with en-suite shower/WC. Swimming pool.
Phone : 0033 (0)5 61 89 63 26 - Website : http://levillagevacances.chez-alice.fr/ - Email : joanne.siddle@aliceadsl.fr

Holiday accommodation (Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes)

Buy a mobile home in the South of France
All UK & French mobile homes supplied including IRM, Rapid-Home and O'Hara
from 28 x 10 - 2 bedroom to 28 x 12 and 35 x12 3 bedroom mobile homes
delivered to site in Argeles sur Mer (near Perpignan & Spanish border)
E-mail : loc.med@orange.fr

La Vendange Child Friendly Gites, Charente-Maritime, France (Charente Maritime)

La SIMPODE (Dordogne/Haute Vienne)
Beautifully restored farmhouse, situated on the borders of the Dordogne and Haute-Vienne
We offer bed & breakfast accommodation to holidaymakers, walkers and house hunters.
Elegantly furnished rooms, fine home cooking, swimming pool
and located in the centre of 10 acres of landscaped gardens & wild flower meadows.
Website : www.lasimpode.com - Email : bookings@lasimpode.com

LE MOULIN NEUF PAUNAT (Dordogne)
Visit the wonderful Perigord in the South West of France
and stay at the lovely Moulin Neuf, featured in the best Bed and Breakfast guides.
At the Moulin Neuf you are assured of a very warm welcome.
Website : www.the-moulin-neuf.com - Email : moulin-neuf@usa.net

LE JAONNET (Dordogne)
Spend your holiday with Elizabeth & Konrad in the beautiful Dordogne,
in their lovely Perigourdine home, a charmingly restored farmhouse built 200 years ago in golden sandstone.
Website : www.jaonnet.com - Email : keholleis@wanadoo.fr

CARLUX GITES (Dordogne)
Two Gîtes in a group of 12 located on a 1.5 hectare site overlooking the picturesque village of Carlux,
in the heart of the Perigord Noir, 2 km from the Dordogne river and 15 km from Sarlat and Souillac.
Website : www.carlux-gites.com - Email : konrad@carlux-gites.com

LE SUD (Lot/Dordogne)
'Le Sud' is a delightful 19th century Quercy farmhouse and barns set in 15 acres of gardens, meadows and fields which abound with wild flowers, birds and animals such as roe deer.
It is situated on the northern boundary of the Lot department close to the River Dordogne (500 metres) and there is a variety of different and interesting countryside in all directions.
Website : www.le-sud.co.uk - Email : harvjac@orange.fr

CHEZ VOUS (Dordogne)
Chez vous is a home from home property,which offers 3 double rooms,en-suite.
Continental breakfast included in the price per room, 50-60€ per night depending on month booking & availability.
Website : www.chezvousneuvic.com - Email : info@chezvousneuvic.com- Tel : 0033 553806491

CHANT D'OISEAU (Corrèze, Lot and Dordogne)
A two oak-timbered and stone-walled barns, sympathetically restored,
providing an excellent place to relax in the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.
SPECIAL RATES FOR LONG STAYS WHILE YOU HOUSE SEARCH
Website : www.lechantdoiseau.com - Email : enquiry@lechantdoiseau.com

LE MOULIN DE CHAZOTTE (Cognac, Charente)
Le Moulin de Chazotte is an historic 15th century watermill, nestling in absolute tranquility amongst the gently-rolling vineyards and woods around Cognac in the Charente department of France.
It is totally secluded in 11 acres of parkland with its own river, the Chazotte.
Website : www.cognacvacances.com - Email : moulin.chazotte@wanadoo.fr

FLEUR DE LYS (Charente)
'Fleur de Lys' is a delightful 'Maison Bourgeoise' built in 1835, in the heart of the tranquil village of Ansac sur Vienne,
with attractive rear gardens of about 1/3 of an acre, overlooking a 10m x 5m secure swimming pool, and containing a children's play area.
Website : www.fdlbedandbreakfast.com - Email : info@fdlbedandbreakfast.com

LE FOUR A PAIN (Charente Maritime)
A charming newly renovated and spacious bed and breakfast, only two kilometers from St-Jean -d'Angely,
the medieval market town at the center of the Charente Maritime.
Swimming pool.
Website : www.chambresdhotes17.fr - Email : richard.muddiman@orange.fr

MIRABELLE (Charente Maritime)
Our holiday cottages or gites, as they are known in France, are situated in Charente-Maritime, one of the loveliest and sunniest parts of France
We have a large pool, huge gardens and woodland for you to enjoy as well as everything to keep children happy
Website : www.bestfrenchgites.co.uk - Email : mirabellegites@googlemail.com

LA BELLE DEMEURE (Périgord)
Just 9 miles from the medieval town of Sarlat and 2 miles from the Dordogne Valley, La Belle Demeure is nestled in the Céou Valley.
There is always somewhere new to explore in this pretty corner of the Dordogne and you will never be short of something to do.
Website : www.labelledemeure.com - Email : frogetrosbif@wanadoo.fr

SOL Y SOMBRA (Gironde)
B & B and Gîte in the middle of the Graves wine region, near Bordeaux.
Nick and Myriam welcome you to their lovingly renovated Bed and Breakfast and Gîte only 15 minutes away from the centre of the historical city of Bordeaux, yet moments away from the countryside.
Website : www.solysombrabordeaux.com - Email : myriam@solysombrabordeaux.com

BOIS DE GUINOT (Limousin-Dordogne)
We offer holiday accommodation in a delightful little french gite. A newly restored small stone cottage with many original features set on the edge of our own twelve acre woodland
Located 2Km from the village of Marquay and 10 Km from Sarlat in a tranquil situation but centrally placed to access the countless attractions of the Dordogne, Limousin and Lot regions at any time of year
Website : http://rathgrange.ieasysite.com/ - Email : saroanje@wanadoo.fr

Bed & Breakfast en DORDOGNE
Set in the heart of the Dordogne, this secluded Bed and Breakfast makes a perfect setting for a peaceful holiday, or as a base for cycling, walking, golf, artists and general tourist attractions.
The ancient town of Perigueux is just 40 minutes drive away and has history dating back to Roman times.
Website : www.gallagherfr.com - Email : mick@gallagherfr.com

Golf & Sporting activities

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Architects, Surveyors..

JAMES MATHEWS - ARCHITECT - Bilingual Anglo-French architect registered in France.
Based in London and in Poitou-Charentes. Projects all over France.
I advise and assist English speaking clients wishing to build a house or to undertake work to their existing property in France. This includes design work, permit applications, the production of technical drawings, and the management of the building work.
email : jm@jamesmathews.co.uk - website : www.jamesmathews.co.uk

Alan Fisk
For all your general building and development requirements,
from initial ideas and plans to completion (all trades covered).
Based in 24340 Mareuil Sur Belle
Working departments: 16, 17, 24, (33, 47)
Siret n°: 387 471 394 00024
Tel:fax:rep: 0033 (0)5 53 56 68 87 - Mobile: 0033 (0)6 80 04 00 05
e-mail: abp.renov@orange.fr

David Wise
Based in Lavaur & Castres
Covering dept 81
Siret n°: 45343268400018
Tel:fax:rep: +33 (0)5 63 75 22 05 - Mobile: +33 (0)6 73 90 35 43
e-mail: Highland.Angel@gmail.com

Builders, Renovation...

LA PROVIDENCE PROPERTY RENOVATIONS – Graham Medhurst
Building alterations & renovations
Based in Ste Colombe (near La Rochefoucauld & Mansle) - Geographical working area : 16, 79 & 87
SIRET N° 45160821000014
Phone : 05 45 95 44 34 – Mobile : 06 98 29 76 45
email Graham Medhurst

Alan Fisk
For all your general building and development requirements,
from initial ideas and plans to completion (all trades covered).
Based in 24340 Mareuil Sur Belle
Working departments: 16, 17, 24, (33, 47)
Siret n°: 387 471 394 00024
Tel:fax:rep: 0033 (0)5 53 56 68 87 - Mobile: 0033 (0)6 80 04 00 05
e-mail: abp.renov@orange.fr

ROSS NEWMAN PROPERTY SERVICES
We do all renovation works but primarily dry lining, plastering, tiling,
pierre apparente rendering painting and decorating interior and exterior
Based in Royan (Charente Maritime)
Covering depts 16, 17, 33
Siret n°: 444 265 896 00019
Phone: 05 46 02 56 97 - Mobile: 06 86 55 70 79
e-mail: lauranewman@wanadoo.fr

CHRIS JARRETT GENERAL BUILDERS
Based in Bergerac (Aquitaine)
Covering depts 24 & surrounding
Siret n°: 479 088 262 00023
Phone: 05 53 81 60 73- Mobile: 06 74 40 42 12
e-mail: christopher.jarrett@wanadoo.fr

DAVLYN TILERS
Specialists in all Ceramic tile fixing - Internal & External
Based near Montpon/ Ste Foy la Grande (Dordogne)
Covering depts 24 & 33
Siret n°: 482 504 701 00012
Phone: 05 53 82 32 75- Mobile: 06 79 74 76 03
e-mail: dave.Chillman@wanadoo.fr

Robin Phillips
Scaffolding towers, Terracement/Assainissement, Landscaping & Excavation.
Covering all depts but preferably 33 24 47 16 17
Based in 33890 Gensac
Siret 483300045000030
phone : 05 57 47 48 60
email : robin.phillips@wanadoo.fr

MEL BARR GENERAL BUILDING & RENOVATION
Conversions, Extensions, Alterations & Repairs
General carpentry, Windows, Doors, Shutters, Verandas
Permis de construire applications undertaken, Project Management available
Experienced & reliable
50 kms radius of Riberac (24)
Siret : 480 621 259 00021
phone : 05 53 90 77 21 - Email : melsue.barr@wanadoo.fr

RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY IMPROVMENTS - Michael Armstrong
Based in Gemozac (17260) - Geographical working area : 17 (Saintes/Royan/Pons/Mirambeau)
SIRET N° 452 851 876 00014
Phone : 05 46 74 43 71 – Mobile : 06 08 13 04 55
Email : armstrong2@wanadoo.fr

C T HEWITT MACONNERIE GENERALE
Based in Beaumont De Perigord
Covering departement 24
SIRET No 498990340 00016 Bergerac
Phone : 05 53 58 92 13 - Mobile : 06 79 05 98 85
Email Chris Hewitt : hewitt.Chris@wanadoo.fr - website : www.hewittbuilders.com

iTRAVAUX - Christopher Goff
We consider all aspects of building work, especially renovations such as lofts, barns, and complete projects.
We also do wet rooms and complete bath/shower rooms.
New builds are also considered.
We work with colleague French & English Artisans so we can cover all possible trades required.
Based in Chalais (16210), Covering depts no : 16, 17, 24, 33
Siret : 432 065 118 00031
phone : 05 45 79 19 13 - Mobile : 06 15 10 28 58 - Email : christopher.goff@wanadoo.fr

ROB HANDGRAAF & CLIVE JEGGO
Renovation work, conversions, bathrooms, kitchens, electricity, small roofwork, tiling and masonry.
Work guaranteed for 10 years (Responsabilité Decenale).
Based in Monflanquin, Lot-et-Garonne, we work in radius of 25 km around Monflanquin
Siret : 438 769 879 00018
phone : 05 53 49 16 57 - Mobile : 06 76 41 81 95 - Email : info@lesbourdeaux.com

Electricians, Plumbers, Painters, Carpenters

Alan Fisk
For all your general building and development requirements,
from initial ideas and plans to completion (all trades covered).
Based in 24340 Mareuil Sur Belle
Working departments: 16, 17, 24, (33, 47)
Siret n°: 387 471 394 00024
Tel:fax:rep: 0033 (0)5 53 56 68 87 - Mobile: 0033 (0)6 80 04 00 05
e-mail: abp.renov@orange.fr

Ian Beckford
A fully registered English plumber / heating engineer (32 years experience)
who has been living in France for almost 7 years.
Based nr Lavelanet, Ariège
Working departments: 09, 11
Siret n°: 44862607700011
Tel: 05 61 01 24 71 - Mobile: 06 85 77 20 76
e-mail: ian.beckford@orange.fr

Gardeners, Groundworks, Property maintenance, Swimming-pools

Alan FISK
Everything for your pool except the water…
From pool kits with or without assistance to fully installed, accessories, products…
Based in 24340 Mareuil Sur Belle
Working departments: 16, 17, 24, 33, 47 Kits throughout France
Siret n°: 449 948 033 00021
Tel:fax:rep: 0033 (0)5 53 56 68 87 - Mobile: 0033 (0)6 80 04 00 05
web site : www.abpiscines.com or www.abpiscines.fr
e-mail: abp.ltd@wanadoo.fr

Garden, Pool & Property Maintenance & restoration
Dordogne, Lot, Lot et Garonne, Corrèze
Tel/fax : 00 33 (0) 5 65 37 34 77
Siret : 45019671200019
email : infos@steve-sandy.com - website : www.steve-sandy.com

RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY IMPROVMENTS - Michael Armstrong
Based in Gemozac (17260) - Geographical working area : 17 (Saintes/Royan/Pons/Mirambeau)
SIRET N° 452 851 876 00014
Phone : 05 46 74 43 71 – Mobile : 06 08 13 04 55
email Michael Armstrong

LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES PROPRIETES PYRENEENNES
Matthew and Rebecca Thatcher
Family run general building company (Ariege, Haute Garonne.)
For trouble free ownership of property in France.
General Building, Key-holding, maintenance services, British paint suppliers.
phone : +33 (0) 5 61 96 43 19
Email : info@ariegeartisan.com - website : www.ariegeartisan.com

FRENCH PROPERTY MATTERS
A trusted family business, looking after houses, gardens and pools across department 17.
phone : 00 33 546 33 32 08
Website : www.frenchpropertymatters.co.uk

Property management services in Gironde and especially in Bassin d'Arcachon
Regular visits while you're away with retrieval of your letterbox, housework, gardening, small repairs,...
We keep an eye on your house for you.
phone : 00 33 (0)5 56 46 31 23 - mobile : 00 33 (0)6 77 71 54 44
Email : contact@villadargent.fr - website : www.villadargent.com

French lessons

Learn French in the land of Montaigne and La Boétie
Association Périgord Linguistique et Culturel
Maison des Associations
12, cours Fénelon 24000 Périgueux
Phone: 33 (0)5 53 35 31 07 - Cellular: 33 689 05 00 53
website : www.perigord.tm.fr

FRENCH INSTITUTE for LANGUAGES and SERVICES
Giving people the opportunity to explore other languages and lifestyles
French Immersion Programs - Homestay in France - Cooking classes - French Home Rentals
16 rue de Velours - 47300 Villeneuve sur Lot
Phone/Fax : 33 5 53 40 14 07
website :www.ifls-france.net - email : ifls-france@wanadoo.fr

ATELIERS DE SAINT PE SAINT SIMON
THEMATIC LANGUAGE STAYS
Michèle & Marc Sanchez
Le Bourg - 47170 Saint Pé Saint Simon
Phone: 33 (0)5 53 97 21 33
website :www.atelierlangue.com - email : contact@atelierlangue.com

ALFMED
French Residential Intensive session all year long.
All level/age. FLE Quality award issue by the French Min Education
21 bis Avenue du Général de Gaulle - 66000 PERPIGNAN
Tel +33 (0)4 68 622 020 – Fax + 33 (0)4 68 533 058
email : contact@alfmed.com - website : www.alfmed.com

Learn French in France with BLS BORDEAUX & BIARRITZ
Offering you a broad range of French courses to suit your exact requirements
Valérie Hamel - International Liaisons
42 rue Lafaurie de Monbadon - 33000 Bordeaux
Phone : +33 (0)5 56 51 00 76 - Fax : +33 (0)5 56 51 76 15
website : www.bls-frenchcourses.com- email : info@bls-frenchcourses.com

BIARRITZ FRENCH COURSES INSTITUTE
Sport and cultural linguistic stays for adults and teenager
4 rue Darritchon - 64250 BIARRITZ
Phone : +33 (0)5 59 93 44 02 - Mobile : +33 (0)6 67 93 95 34
email : contact@biarritz-frenchcourses-institute.com
website : www.biarritz-frenchcourses-institute.com

Various Services (computers, TV, accounting, translation, greeting cards, furniture, art, animals....)

Mirax Computer Support - Help for all computer problems

The English Accountant
James Johnson is a UK qualified Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience
He specialized in all forms of taxation advice and has particular expertise in businesses
related to agriculture, hotels, restaurants and tourism.
website : www.theenglishaccountant.com- email :enquiries@theenglishaccountant.com

Satellite TV systems & Broadband
We install satellite TV systems & offer Broadband by Satellite installations
Based in St Antoine Cumond (24) - France wide service
Siret 491 215 182 00016
Phone: 05 53 91 46 52 - Chris Adamson

British Greeting Cards & Gifts, available to buy On-line
with FREE P&P to anywhere in Europe
Siret: 49891556000011

Studio Pyrenees Cathares
Stained glass in the Ariege. Commissions, repairs and gifts of Artwork
Website : http://www.studiopyreneescathares.com/

Meubles Authentiques
Beautiful hand-crafted and made-to-measure furniture imported direct from the manufacturer
Website : http://www.aquitainefurniture.com/- e-mail: info@aquitainefurniture.com

Animal Couriers (Julia Barber)
Transporting animals anywhere from the UK
Company. no. 04916189 - VAT reg. no. 823 376 3 31
Phone: 00 44 (0)1483 200 123 - Mobile: 00 44 (0) 7736 251800
Website : http://www.animalcouriers.com/- e-mail: Animalcouriers@aol.com

BRITISH FOOD : See National links

Links - South West