Life Style French Style by Elizabeth Morgan
This is not just another book about France. It's different. It's based on twenty five years of experience and six house moves. It's Elizabeth Morgan's second book on France for the virgin house buyer - the one she wishes she'd read twenty years ago; it would have saved her moving so many times. It sets out as many aspects of French life as she can think of, and helps you decide where to live - or where to move to. And it's laced with amusing personal anecdotes, friends' anecdotes and tales both cautionary and heart warming. It will take you several steps further along the road to the perfect marriage. Because it is a marriage: of you, the house and your surroundings, which all add up to a particular life style, one that has to be absolutely right for you. Elizabeth's book will give a clear picture of life in various parts of France, the upsides and downsides, with ten comparative regional surveys. And there are interviews with estate agents and Brits who live there part or full time. Contents: * Finding your own French home and life style* Transferring funds or taking out a French mortgage* Getting planning permission* Finding a workforce or doing it yourself* Where to find new or second-hand furniture* The cost of living, from utilities to taxes* The French language - the polite bits, the naughty bits and the wicked faux pas* The top twenty cities to live in
'Her insider's knowledge of the various regions of France give a unique insight into some of the best places to buyHer knowledge of everything French, from shopping to slang, is inspirational.' The Good Book Guide. 'This easily digestible and heartfelt overview touches on virtually every potential trap for the unwary newby.' French News 'Her insight into French legal system and banking in France are invaluable. Morgan's book is easily accessible and is packed with useful information.' Living France 'Lots of amusing anecdotes to make it a good read. Plenty of practical advice... Well worth a read if your planning to make a move or buy a french holiday home.' Destination France 'Important advice regarding the ins and outs of moving to france, including comparative regional survey contrasting the pros and cons of the different areas.' French Magazine 'Personal anecdotes and tales, it will take the reader several steps further along the road to the perfect marriage with a house and its surroundings.' Brit'mag
Throughout her professional life Elizabeth Morgan has worked in the entertainment business as an actor and writer and has appeared in numerous television serials and series. She has written 26 plays for BBC Radio 4, several short stories and four television plays. Her first novel The Girl on the Promenade was published in June 2006. Elizabeth is a devoted Francophile, living between Vence and Tunbridge Wells.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905862092 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905862091 |
| Title | Life Style French Style |
| Author | Elizabeth Morgan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2007-04-27 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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