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Letters From France By "By Nom de Plume de Normandie"

An amusing and insightful glimpse into an ex-pats life in France through the eyes of a Brit abroad...

Letter 1 - Setting the Scene of Modern France

Letter 2 - Another month flown by...

Letter 3 - Owning a car in France

Letter 4 - Owning a car in France - update

Letter 5 - What's it really like?

Our man in northern France lives the quiet life, raising chickens, renovating his house and growing vegetables. Speaking fluent French and being an accomplished cook has allowed our man abroad to fit right in with the locals, even introducing them to the delights of traditional English fare such as Parsnips and Roast Lamb.

This series of letters is aimed at bringing you an insight into the "French way of life" and to demonstrate that anyone can make the move with the right information.

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