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Thanks again Val, it all sounds pretty straightforward. I'm spending some time with my parents this weekend, so will be able to explain things to them, although my Dad still seems very apprehensive! I read about the Ibrupofen 'scare' recently, it always makes me laugh here in England when you can only buy a certain number of this type of painkiller at once, but can easily call again later in the day to buy more.................! Somebody obviously thinks it's logical.....uh?  

Thanks for the re-assurance Val, I have been told before that French doctors leave 'no stone unturned' - that's what we want. Without wishing to sound completely dumb....is there a CPAM in most towns, presumably the doctor will be able to point us in the direction of the nearest one?  

I wondered if anyone can answer this query for me please. We don't own a house in Normandie YET, but have arranged to come over and stay close to Lisieux next month for 2 weeks. My father who is 82 would like to come with us - but he has waterworks problems and needs to see a nurse/doctor every 7 -10 days to have 'things' replaced. His doctor in the UK says there is no reason why he shouldn't come with us - apart from the said problem he's in pretty good shape. His own doctor will supply all 'plumbing components', and a letter explaining his medical difficulties in detail (in English). Now the big question - we have  E111 forms and insurances for the holiday - we plan to find out the location of the doctor in Lisieux and to visit him asap after we arrive and explain the situation (my French is OK - I think (??) I can get by -fingers crossed). But I've never ever been to a doctor in France, do you think our 'plan' will work, do we need more forms, do/will doctor's provide this type of service for visitors?   Any thoughts would be very much appreciated - obviously my dad is very apprehensive and I would love to be able to re-assure him or he just won't come. Thanks in advance.  

  Hi to everyone,   I’ve been reading this forum for a few weeks now, and would just like to say what a brilliant source of all things French it is.   We’re considering buying a little place in either La Manche, Calvados or Orne, sometime during the next  year or so – and we’re coming over for several weeks next month just to suss it all out. One of our favourite areas is around Villedieu and St Sever, but it has made us think twice having read about the proposed pylons delivering high voltages to Spain. We understand that a map of the proposed route has been published – but is it possible to access it online? I’ve looked at the EDF website, but can’t see a map, and have heard that a map was in La Manche Libre (their site is temporarily out of action). So I was wondering if anybody on here could steer me towards a map!   Thanks to all in advance, and apologies if this has already been asked?