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Can I echo what YCCMB and suein56 have said. [quote user="suein56"]France is really not just a country like the UK but where French is spoken, rather than English. It has a whole different history and a whole different outlook .[/quote] This point really can't be too strongly made in my view.  Too many Brits arrive thinking it is just the UK with a different language. Also visiting on holiday is, as with any country, nothing like living in it.

Since you posted that it's cost me a lot of money.[:D]

I think I would wait until the confinement has been lifted before making plans. We may find that the 11 May isn't so definite. Hope I'm wrong. "Quand vous verrez la lumière au bout du tunnel, priez pour que ce ne soit pas le train" Daniel Lemire

David,  As has been pointed out, it's Gites not Geets. Unless you have some knowledge of French you are going to find it very difficult.  Not saying it is impossible but French bureaucracy can be a challenge even for the French. La chasse (the hunt in French) is somewhat different from hunting/shooting in the UK! Bon courage

Some information here: https://www.europe-consommateurs.eu/fr/quels-sont-vos-droits/services-financiers/moyens-de-paiement/carte-bancaire/la-procedure-de-chargeback/ Good luck

The Care Home not far from us has had four cases.  One has since died and the others are being cared for in the Home. Apparently two of the carers had contracted the virus.

[quote user="idun"]I dread Trump getting in again. [/quote] Probably one of the reasons why they do it.

Some such paper is, I believe, supplied with a usable side and an unusable side.  The difference being detectable by texture or sheen.  Your paper doesn't appear to fall into that category hence useable on either side.

Contact ANTS with details of the situation including any reference the Gendarmes may have given you? https://ants.gouv.fr/Contacter-l-ANTS/Contactez-nous

I can manage the end of the garden.  Then I'm nackered!!

Same on Saturday from Périgueux hospital.  They broke into a cupboard and stole all the masks and gel which was intended for use with cancer patients.

[quote user="Gardengirl "]But he’s only asking people not to go to the pub etc - not telling everyone.[/quote]Advanced a bit since yesterday.  From midday today, Tuesday, only allowed out for specific reasons on pain of fine. Form to be carried with you if you go out: https://mobile.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-derogatoire

No charge for the replacement. Will get the old one off before the €30 kicks in

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