Dax

Could you not buy somewhere which has a concierge overseeing the building?

LAST EDITED ON 21-Aug-04 AT 11:30 AM (BST) Hi Coco - presume your price was inclusive of TVA? We paid 0.3724euro per litre (excluding TVA) in May and filled up our tank. Glad we did.

>we are thinking of building an >open fireplace in the middle >of the lounge.the building is >not a problem, but can >anybody give advice on where >to get the chimney etc >from. > > Central fireplaces to die for!! http://www.piros.fr >

Has anyone got the number at Newcastle to phone re 106 please as there seems to have been a cock-up at CPAM? merci.........dax

LAST EDITED ON 18-Aug-04 AT 08:37 PM (BST) I brought over 2 huge tubs of B&Q matt white for ceilings. Cost about 30 quid - saved loads. Most French paint is extremely expensive and some is rubbish quality. I have UK colour charts here so if I need any, my clients will bring out a couple of cans. Best to use French experior paints though for walls/ironwork and shutters as it can withstand the heat. Haven't found PVA here yet (although have seen sous-couche recommended as an undercoat/sealer) so you may find a large tub handy.

Loads of sites, big and small, in Charente Maritime around La Rochelle and Royan. A bit like Sussex!

Friends (with holiday home) had their's upgraded with some financial help from the commune. Wouldn't hurt to ask!

>Is there anyone close to Vasle/Benessay >with a tractor and topper. > Our 4 acres of >gardens are overgrown and needs >cutting. Have you asked a local farmer? Offer a decent price and voila!!