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Changes!

We arrive back to find that two of our favourite restaurants have changed. La Restaurant de la Marie in Sauxillanges has changed hands. After 42 years, the Fontbonnes have moved on. Emilie and Denis Leclaire have changed the name to … Continue reading

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Motorcycling in France – Update for 2016

The Auvergne has some smashing biking roads, heck, even our motorways are twisty! Bikers are welcome at La Verrerie. We have hard-standing areas you can park bikes alongside the house, away from the road, solid concrete surface. Happy to suggest … Continue reading

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Spring 2014

As of the end of April 2014, we finally have the new roof on Gite 1. Gite 2’s roof was done a couple of years ago. So that should, touch wood, mean both are good for another 150 years of … Continue reading

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Summer 2013 news

Roads into Sauxillanges from the direction of Issiore are undergoing some works, widening some sections and smoothing out a few of the tighter bends. This work isn’t causing significant delays (touch wood) but does involve Single Alternate Lane traffic at … Continue reading

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Spring 2013

Spring was late starting in the Auvergne this year like it was all over Europe. Much more snow on the mountains much later than usual. But, as usual, once the sun comes out, you can appreciate the view of the … Continue reading

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Breathaliser – update

It appears that the latest version of the “breathalyser” law is now in place. It is now compulsory to carry (at least) two “single-user” breath test devices in the car with you, this applies to holidaymakers as well as residents. However, according … Continue reading

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DIY Breathaliser rule – revisited

It looks like the rules introduce last year, then delayed, that you should have two disposable breath test kits in your car, have been deferred even further, as apparently it’s still proving difficult for motorists to obtain the kits.  More … Continue reading

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A new look

We’ve spent much of our time at La Verrerie in 2012 re-painting the shutters. We’ve gone for a darker blue. We’ve not done the doors and window frames to match yet so just think of it as a “contrasting” colour … Continue reading

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Booze-breath

You may or may not be aware that from June of this year it will be mandatory to carry in your car a breath tester. I bet these will cost a lot from UK sources esp if you leave it … Continue reading

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Petrol and Diesel Price website

Visit this site to find out what the cheapest fuel is in your area – or you can put in details of a forthcoming journey and it’ll work out the most economical places to fill up as you travel.  

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