Newsletter 107

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Plans for "Da Vinci Code" tours and tours to Cathar, Templar and "Holy Grail" sites in Languedoc are advancing.



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1. The "Da Vinci Code", "The Knights Tour"and the Kabbalah

2. Cost of Living Comparisons for France

3. Never Talk about Politics or Religion

4. Capital (Gains) Punishment

5. Hi Di Hi

6. Dogs on Trains

7. House Insurance Companies

8. Translation Online



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1. The "Da Vinci Code", "The Knights Tour" and the Kabbalah



I have had a big response since mentioning that we are planning tours of this region, Languedoc, related to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code and other books about the Knights Templar and the Cathars of the 13th century. If you have written asking for details I will be writing to you personally in a few days.



As the interest is so strong I have been doing a lot more research, checking "facts" and fantasies to create accurate and interesting tours, as well as ensuring that all accommodation and food is to the highest standard.



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/221



The "Da Vinci Code" and "The Knights Tour"



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2. Cost of Living Comparisons for France



Tony,

Could you please help me plan our trip to France. We will be sailing in the South of France in September and were wondering about purchasing groceries at the local stores. How are the prices for the "staples" (bread, milk, eggs, butter, coffee etc.) in France?



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/220



Cost of Living Comparisons for France



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3. Never Talk about Politics or Religion



Tony



I am on your mailing list, and enjoy your newsletter immensely, not least for the useful and realistic advice you offer. But I have noticed here and there your antipathy towards the Labour Government and its very competent leader and international statesman in the UK. Or have I imagined the odd snide remark?



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/219



Never Talk about Politics or Religion



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4. Capital (Gains) Punishment



Hi Tony,



As I am in the process of selling a French house I will have some French capital gains tax to pay.



In my naivete I thought that once that was done I could pocket the rest. Of course this is wrong!



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/218



Capital (Gains) Punishment



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5. Hi Di Hi



Hi, I came across your email in the newsletter at the above website and was wondering if you could help me.



We live in Ireland but are planning to spend a holiday near Nimes from the 20th August to the 28th August. We have two sons, aged 6 and 9. Up until last July we lived in Brussels where French was their first language, we are now keen to keep their French and are thinking of putting them into a summer camp for the week (or a few days) while we are there.



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/217



Hi De Hi



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6. Dogs on Trains



Hello:



I was wondering if you have any information on taking dogs on the TGV? We have 2 30 kg hunting dogs and don't want to crate them as we do on Air France, nor do we want to drive. If you don't have info on this, do you know of a number for TGV that we could call to find out?



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/216



Dogs on Trains



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7. House Insurance Companies



Dear Tony, I always find your article interesting and informative. I am in the process of buying a house in the Languedoc and am asking for advice on the most cost effective way of arranging house insurance. Do you have any advice.



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/215



House Insurance Companies



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8. Translation Online



Dear Tony,

Thanks for your continuing invaluable News Letter.
I own a time share in Antibes, but now regret not buying a property instead.
I am still looking and will eventually buy somewhere permanent.
Please could you give me (once again) the site where I can translate a document free?



To read the rest of this article, please go to



http://www.fblog.com/?q=node/view/214



Translation Online



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I really do try to reply to all mail do write to me about anything you like, most mail is about property or living in France. I publish comments in this newsletter which I believe are of interest and may help find answers for others wanting to come to France. By linking the points I make to our weblog at http://www.fblog.com Fblog I hope readers will look at all the adverts which help support our overheads.



Our business is our advertising sites for property and rentals at



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RentalsFrance



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France voila



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