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Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV…? Furn...
The 17th and 18th centuries saw the production of numerous styles of furniture in France and they can easily be identified thanks to their specific characteristic details.
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Gauguin- portrait of a man
For the first time in over half a century, the Tate Modern in London is curating an exhibition of Gauguin’s greatest works. One of the most renowned artists of the early 20th century and a master of F ...
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The Compagnons du Tour de France
Unrelated to the Tour de France cycliste, ‘les Companions du Tour de France’ stands for a French community of craftsmen and artisans. History says that the ‘companions’ organisation already existed
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Asbestos in your French Property
Derived from the Greek word for ‘’unquenchable’’, asbestos is a natural material and has been used since 2500 BC in winding sheets, pottery and various other applications.
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Discovery of Hidden Defects in a French Prop...
Let us first set the scene: you have happily purchased a property in France by yourselves but discover after some time spent in the property that it is affected by certain hidden defects which nobody ...
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Termites – The enemy within!
Termites are the nemesis of any property owner or perspective buyer as these tiny creatures have the power to reduce a building to a heap of sawdust. They can be found in some parts of France just lik ...
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Lead in your French Property
The issue of lead in old properties is a familiar topic to many home owners in Britain, as many of our old, historic buildings are full of lead paint work and piping. The problem is a common occurrenc ...
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Reduction of French VAT for renovation works
If you hire a professional for housing renovation works you can benefit, under specific conditions, from a reduced VAT rate of 5.5%, instead of 19.6%.
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Using an Architect: a few guidelines
It is not infrequent for properties to require significant works either of renovation or extension for example. One will need to prepare a budget and the question arises as to whether it is necessary ...
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Do yourself and the environment a favour wit...
A photovoltaic device creates electricity from the sun’s light. France, with its long sunshine period, has started
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