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5 Reasons why people hate France
When you have invested in French real estate and when you have lived in France you will realise we are telling the truth about these 5 reasons why people hate France
One
The French Food
People hate the food in France because they cannot get enough of it and then they potentially gain weight.
So please do not look at the image above of bakery items or you are going to hate France even more.
Two
The French Weather
Most people who have live in France any period of time will tell you it is too hot in the summer time in certain parts of France but if you ask them are they planning on leaving. They will say no even though they hate the hot weather.
Three
The French Scenery
France is a country that can be really annoying to people who like everything the same. In fact, these type of people really hate France because it has so much to offer in terms of scenery. High mountains, beautiful lakes, deep blue sea, vineyards for miles, all very annoying indeed.
Four
The French Markets and Festivals
Let us be clear there are really too many wonderful markets and festivals in France so people hate that too. Too much choice can be so tiring.
Five
The French Real Estate
Many people dislike the fact that their are castles in many parts of France and beautiful villages to visit and live in. The real estate has so much charm most likely you will get tired of it and hate France even more.
Sorry about all this bad news : ) If you still want to live in France we can help you find an English speaking French real estate agent at no charge for our guidance. Contact us here.
French real estate: What is a restanque?
French real estate terminology offers some terms that are similar in English like W.C. (toilet), however, one reader asked us what does the term ‘restanque’ mean and this is not a term that has a similar English word.
A Restanque is a terraced piece of land, that is the land has a step like effect to it. Usually the vertical part of the restanque is supported by some kind of stones.
You can use the search tool on our site to search more French real estate terms now (located up top) and you can help yourself by signing up for our free guide below or if you want to learn lots check out our 110 tips buyers guide here.
Meet Sarah Berry and The Deux-Sèvres Monthly Magazine
You can learn about French real estate and France in many ways.
I recently connected with Sarah Berry who is the very nice and clearly talented organizer behind the Deux-Sèvres Monthly magazine.
I spoke with Sarah on the phone and asked her why she started this magazine that has continued to grow in readerships since 2011.
Sarah told me she started it (like all wise business people) because there was a need. There was no magazine serving her area and local people wanted a place to share and also advertise their work.
Sarah took on this task which for a print magazine is no easy task. Yet, in this age of online magazines most off line magazines fail to survive. Yet, Sarah’s has.
Now 5000 plus magazines are distributed with on average 15000 people reading the magazine each month.
Today, there is an online version of the magazine, however, many people enjoy the magazine so much they keep copies of the print version for years as a source of reference.
Both the online and offline magazine are Free.
The magazine is at least 48 pages long and packed with info each month.
Popular articles are on gardening, motoring and of course the features on wine.
By far the most popular section is the center page spread that is unique each month sharing with the readers a fresh new exploration into a topic that is educational and entertaining.
Get more details on the Deux-Sèvres Monthly magazine here. It is a great resource for people who live in the Deux-Sèvres area or are thinking of moving there.
Thanks again Sarah for all your dedication.
David
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French real estate: What is the difference between a terrasse and a balcony?
French real estate advertisements have confused me again.
As a native English speaker I have a challenge understanding the usage of the term ‘terrasse’ in a French real estate advertisement which to me typically means a paved exterior area.
In a French real estate advertisement it can indeed mean a paved exterior area, however, it often means a large balcony where you can sit with a number of friends to enjoy some time.
In contrast, a balcony in a French real estate advertisement typically means a very small outdoor area attached to an apartment where you may not even be able to place a chair.
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