We’ve finally signed for the house! We had the offer accepted 7 months ago but due to one reason or other, paperwork and covid it has been held up. The notaire even realised that she hadn’t got all … [Read more...]
Creating a big boy bedroom
Lucas has been co-sleeping with me since birth. It wasn't something I had intended to do but it was the only way I could manage to get some sleep in the early days and it continued. When we move into … [Read more...]
Opening a French bank account
In the UK we take for granted the amenities available to us, I had three banks in the UK, one for my bills, one for household bills and one for my spending money. It’s never been anything I’ve had to … [Read more...]
Starting L’Ecole Maternelle in France
Lucas was due to start reception class in the UK last month, but as we moved to France, he has another nursery year. In the French education system, children start L’Ecole Maternelle at the age of … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #42 – Lucas’ first week at school
Lucas started school in France on Monday. It was a lot easier to get him in than we expected. We arrived in France the Monday before, went to the Mairie on the Wednesday to ask about schools … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 6
This week we have been out a couple of times for meals, once in Édon which is actually classed as Charente rather than the Dordogne. Edon is a beautiful little village, when we went there was a … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 5
Last Sunday Champagne had its annual fete. We went down and there was a couple of fairground rides and a hook a duck that Lucas enjoyed going on. He won at hook a duck and was so … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 4
This week we have been on a couple of late night drives, these are a great time to look around new villages, when the temperature is cooler and you can see the beautiful sky in a multitude … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 3
Last Sunday we went into Verteillac for the Brocante. The whole village was taken over by stalls selling everything from toys, clothes and antiques. Lucas picked up a little car and a knight … [Read more...]
The cheapest way to hire a car in France
We are currently in France and staying for a couple of months; we flew over, so we needed to hire a car once here. When I got quotes from the various car hire companies at the airport, the cheapest I … [Read more...]
Exploring the Dordogne – week 2
Last week was mainly about finding our feet and getting Lucas settled in, this week we have ventured out a little more. This week we have visited Mareuil which is 10 minutes from … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #35 – France week 1
We’ve been in France for a week now. We’ve come over for a couple of months to look around various areas in the Dordogne with a view to buying over here once our house sale completes. This week has … [Read more...]