This week I’m on holiday in Brittany - which is STUNNING and well worth a visit btw - and it’s very wild and windy this week! The latest episode is just a short one (due to the lack of wifi in our gite!) but it’s heartfelt. If you’re thinking about moving here or have already done so, this one will resonate because it’s all about how to get the most out of your life in France. Sometimes this is easier said than done and there’s no magic solution but hopefully my thoughts on the subject will help. You can also laugh at my mad windswept hairdo…

Whether it’s better to move to the seaside or a bit further inland can be a tricky question to answer when you’re thinking about buying a property in France! In this episode we look at the pros and cons of both and get insider info from people who have bought in both places.

Listen in and make sure you make the right choice for you!

In this episode we look at how you can reduce your outgoings and expenditure in France. If you’re like me and reel in shock at the almost daily price increases when you go shopping, you’re probably looking at ways to trim your expenses. Well, look no further! Listen in for some money saving tips and learn how to free up some cash and make your hard earned euros go a little bit further.

Today I’m talking about (or rather, banging on about…!) the cultural differences between the British and the French when it comes to talking about food.

It’s virtually a religion here. And I’m a bit of an atheist…

Listen in and prepare yourself for what life in France really entails!

In this episode we look at all the benefits available to people of working age in France - from RSA (unemployment benefit equivalent) to top up healthcare assistance. Listen in and see what might apply to your personal circumstances.

If you are living in France and are on a low income, help is available. Whether you have children, are working or not, are facing temporary difficulties or need help making ends meet, the French social security system is designed to help. Listen in to the first episode of this three part series to find out what you might be entitled to.

In this mini series we are taking a look at the main benefits available to French residents, from help with healthcare to subsidies for family holidays. In this episode we’re covering child and family benefits plus those payments available to people of working age. This is essential information for anyone living in or moving to France so grab a coffee, sit back and get ready to be enlightened!

I’ve spent over 22 years here and put three kids through the French system . I’ve sent them off to pre-school with spare nappies and slippers and applied for grants for Masters degrees. And made oodles of mistakes along the way! Listen in so you don’t have to make the same ones!

Drawing on my not ever so extensive experience of dating Frenchmen (two to be precise!), I share my personal insight on why this is a great idea! You can decide for yourself whether it is informative or amusing…

We look at the three most common problems faced by English speakers relocating to France and explain how to get around them.