We
have moved from Champagnac-La-Rivière to another house
some 20 minutes away. As a result we cannot accept any bookings.
However we shall be setting up a new gite at our new location.
We anticipate the new gite being ready early 2011 Please keep
revisiting the site for updates as to our progress.
With our thanks to guests who have stayed with us here and
we look forward to meeting new guests next year. A bientôt,
Tony and Sue.
Above
are some photos taken of the village and surroundings that we called
home for 6 years Champagnac-La-Riviere. The village has around 400
inhabitants of which quite a few are members of what we call the "Silent
Exodus". Nestling in a wooded river valley a mere 25 mins from
Limoges airport, it is ideally placed for the house hunter wishing
to explore the delights of the Charente 16, Dordogne 24 and Haute-Vienne
87 regions of France. We moved here in September 2004 and as a result
have found our way through cheap ferry fares, french driving, car
importation, shopping, doctors, builders merchants through to asking
our local mayor if we can connect up to the new mains drainage in
the village.
We
have also set up a business here and have some excellent contacts
in the Chambre de Commerce et Industrie in Limoges. We can always
offer advice, based on our own experiences, to house hunters who wish
to set up businesses here in the Limousin.
We
appreciate that it can be a daunting decision to move your entire
life to another country, however, having been here since 2004 we have
difficulty looking back and can truly say that we have no regrets.
Indeed, a substantial number of guests who have stayed with us have
gone on to buy houses within a ten kilometre radius of Champagnac-La-Riviere.
You will find that many people who are already here, having made the
leap across the channel, are only too willing to share their experiences
and help others in any way that they can. "Its just like England
in the 50's" is a quote we very often hear.
We can give house hunters advice based on our experiences in the region
and have contacts with local estate agencies.
A
great many estate agents in this region are bi-lingual and will happily
spend time with you to find the property that you require.
Many people who have stayed
here in the Haute-Vienne, have fallen in love with the region and
found their french dream here. We can assist you if you need to open
a french bank account, arrange viewings at local estate agencies and
have information regarding currency transfer to hand as well as allowing
you free use of the internet should you wish to keep in touch with
friends, family, business or search for property whilst you are here.
We have a range of books relating to living and working in france,
buying and renovating french property and local maps.
We
have some friends who are selling their house a few kilometres from
Champagnac-La-Riviere, for full details click HERE
To
read our "story so far" which tells you of our experiences
here in France and some of the plans that we made before our arrival.
You will also find numerous good links to all sorts of information
on living in France and french property on
In
the meantime........never lose sight of the dream. Everything is possible.
Happy
house hunting, and maybe we'll see you soon.
Moving home to another country can be a little scary, we know, we
did it. We used the services of HiFX and found them to be professional,
friendly and above all reliable.
Many of our guests who have subsequently bought property over here
have also used their services which now extend to much more than just
currency transfers. HiFX now cover overseas mortgages, insurance,
and offer excellent exchange rates on holiday money. Click one of
the adverts on our page to access their full range of services.
See below for an up to date Currency Chart supplied by HiFX.
Below
you will find a useful French Property search feature
