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Hello, Please can anyone let me know of boarding houses for dogs around Limoges, Haute Vienne? We got our dog from SPA  (north Limoges) and although I think they run a boarding service, I'm not sure I want to traumatise my dog by leaving him there for a week (great though they are). I would be really grateful for any recommendations, Thank you! Anna

Cheers Nick, The website was very useful and we've learned lots more on how best to use lime (I meant to say hydraulic lime not just chaux, sorry). Even so, has anyone out there actually tried to use this on plasterboard? Thanks again for all the help, Anna

Hello, I know there is lots of really useful information about using chaux render on this forum but I couldn't find the exact answers to my questions.. We are currently renovating our attic and have rendered up the existing stone walls with a sand / lime render (great stuff). We would like to cover this with a finishing white 'plaster' using a chaux : water mix, so that we do not have to paint over that. Also, we have constructed the walls of the rooms using plasterboard (not great but hurrying for birth of baby!) and would also like to use a lime-based 'plaster' on top of this too. We have tried various chaux / water mixes but as of yet, all have cracked and fallen off both the plasterboard and the render. Has anyone attempted to cover both materials with a chaulage? How did you apply it? What mixes did you use? I would be really grateful for any advice, thank you! Anna

Hi Mellow, I just read your posting and am very interested, although I guess I am too late now. We are moving to just south of Limoges in 2 weeks and would love to share the van. If I'm not too late, you can get hold of me on [email protected] Cheers, Anna

To add to my last post.... Does anyone know good (as opposed to rubbish ones!)French-qualified builders. We are planning on carrying out our renovations in a most sustainable way as possible - reed bed, turbine, solar panels, building materials. Please could anyone let me know if there are grants for such projects, if there are any similar projects in the area or any specialist trades people? Thank you! Anna

Hello, My husband and I are moving to St Germain Les Belles, just south of Limoges (Haute Vienne)and were wondering if anyone knows of an English-speaking architect? Yours hopefully, Anna