[Architectural salvage]

Try having a look at http://www.salvoweb.com/index.html?key=flagstones&cou_id=7&area=212. It may point you in the right direction.

[Blatant advertising !]

I wonder if there is a case for a classified ads section, leaving the existing forum free for advice etc? I have thought recently that I would like to know who had a gite/b & b on offer in various areas we visit, and I'm sure would be happy to use services offered by users of this forum.

[Travel/Bison Fute]

Slight spelling mistake above

http://www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr/ will get you there

['Alphabetic order for the discussion topics]

However I've found a major advantage: there are some fascinating threads I never saw. Perhaps we could have reverse order next!

['Alphabetic order for the discussion topics]

All the posts seem to be in alphabetic order rather than most recent first tonight. After a moment or two gazing at the posts and wondering, I realized the easiest way around the problem is to use the Read New button from the lobby, rather than go into each discussion independently.

[Valeur Cadastrale (official value of property)]

We have just signed for our house and the notaire told us that the tax we would pay would not necessarily be the on the amount we paid, but on the official value which could be either higher or lower. It would be assessed by an official body with reference to the mairie. I think.