Hev&Jon

Hi, I worked as a nanny here in France for 7 months and my contract finished at the end of October 2007 (it was a seasonal contract).  I have since been unable to find work and therefore have been "au chomage" and claiming "allocations". Does anybody know what would happen to these "allocations" if I were to fall pregnant?  Would I still be classed as a job seeker? Thanks in advance. Heather.

Hello, I have a house in North Aveyron which I wish to sell, possibly in an auction.  Does anybody know of any good auction houses, either English that deal with property abroad, or French? Thanks in advance, Heather.

Hello, I know you don't need a full driving licence to drive a "sans permis" vehicle, hence the name, but does anybody know whether you have to pass any kind of highway code exam before you can drive one? Thanks, Heather.  

Hi, I'm working as a nanny in the Aveyron.  There's a part of my contract of employment which I'm not too sure about.  Can anybody tell me who I can speak to about this? I've spoken to my employer and she assures me that it's correct, but I feel that she's mis-interpreted the wording. Thanks in advance. Heather.

Hi, I'm a tiler living in the Aveyron and have been offered some work by a guy who runs a plumbing enterprise.  Can anybody give me an idea of what the going rate per metre is for ceramic tiling?  The work will generally be bathroom walls and floors. Thanks in advance. Jon.

Hi, My E106 is valid until January 2008 but my husband's has just run out.  Does anybody know whether he's covered by mine? Many thanks, Heather.

Thanks all for your replies. Do you all think that I should expect to earn about the minimum wage? I take it that the parents are legally obliged to pay me at least that amount? Thanks, Heather.

Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me an idea of how much I could expect to earn per hour as a Child Minder in the Aveyron? I have been offered a position with a family, I wouldn't be living with them but I would be looking after their two young children in their home.  I would also be expected to do some light housework and ironing.  Meals would be included if I was there at meal-times. Also, does anybody know how seriously French employers take the minimum wage?  I've read in David Hampshire's 'Living and Working in France 2006' that the minimum wage is 7.61 Euros per hour. Many thanks for any info. Heather.    

O.k. thanks everyone.  So who do I have to inform that I own a television? Regards, Heather.

Hello Everybody, Can anybody tell me whether I need a French TV licence if I'm living in France but only receiving UK freeview channels? Thanks in advance, Heather.

O.k. thank you :)

Hi Everyone, We have registered our car in France and of course our controle technique certificate now shows the wrong registration number and address.  Do we need to get this changed? Regards, Jon & Heather.

Hi Everyone, I'm renovating a house in the Aveyron (12).  Most of the roofs here are tiled with either lauzes or ardoises (especially old houses like mine).  Can anybody give me any info regarding lauzes and ardoises, eg. where's the best place to buy them, do they come pre-cut, how do you fix them, what are the differences between the two etc? Any info would be much appreciated. Best regards, Jon.

Hi Everyone, I'm renovating a house in the Aveyron (12).  Most of the roofs here are tiled with either lauzes or ardoises (especially old houses like mine).  Can anybody give me any info regarding lauzes and ardoises, eg. where's the best place to buy them, do they come pre-cut, how do you fix them, what are the differences between the two etc? Any info would be much appreciated. Best regards, Jon.

O.k. thanks I'll try asking there. I am currently studying a course in French with the OU but I don't find that distance learning works too well with language courses. I was taking private lessons in the UK which were really good as they could be tailored to my needs.  I also got a lot of speaking practice. Best regards, Heather.