Hi Lin & Dave, we are not full-timers in France yet but have a place reasonably close to you. We have a farmhouse near Boussac which is being renovated (slowly). We love the Millevache which we visited when we came down in Feb, unfortunately car would not get us up the last bit to Pigerolles to try the crosscountry skiing. We need to pack snow chains next time. We loved Aubusson, and had an excellent meal in a cafe just over the river on the right, plus looked at the expensive carpets in the show room next door - will order some if we win the lottery. We are down near Boussac end of May for a week and then for just over 2 weeks in the summer, would be interested see how you are finding it as we are keen to retire to the area. best wishes Mike