Pierre ZFP Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I posted this first on the 'North-East' section and was told that it should be here instead - silly me thinking that P-d-C was North East.........Well you don't get much more North or East than this!Anyone out there in Pas-de-Calais? I'm near Fruges and would love to hear from anybody who might be nearby - There are a few Brits around but none that I know use this forum.Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskenazi Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Pierre - message in your inbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hi Pierre,We are near Montreuil sur mer, but not permanently just yet! However, we do visit very regularly. I think Fruges is fairly close by?Do you live in France?RegardsMilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydneal Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hi Pierre,Fruges is about 10 minutes from me, so you are not alone in the area !! Unfortunately, I do not live there full time, who knows - maybe one day.Would like to hear from you.Boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 HiWe're near Montreuil as well, but only part time! We're around during most school holidays if you want to get in touch. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmobile Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Hi PierreWe live about a mile and a half as the crow flies from the battlefield of Azincourt, a couple of miles from Fruges.Where are you?Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi All,Appologies for not replying sooner but its been a bit of a manic week!!OK, We (that's me, wife 2 teenage boys) are in Coupelle-Vieille, a few Kms outside of Fruges. We have a little old cottage which we bought nearly 6 years ago and have loved every minute. We do not live there full time unfortunately but like most of you I guess, get there when we can. Now it get a bit complicated. Wife and kids are in UK but I'm living/working in Luxembourg so I go back to the UK when I can and we all meet up in France whenever possible. In fact, I will be there this weekend - its about a 5 hour boring drive from Lux. But at least I'm on the right side of the channel!!! Did anyone else fall foul of Eurotunnel's decision to pull the Property Owners Club? Never mind, the banks will take the Tunnel back soon and I bet they re-appoint the old Board.So, maybe if we can agree on a date and a bar, meet up for a drink?Pierre, from a cold and wet Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offin Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi,We too live near by, we live in a small village near Beaurainville. At the moment we visit in the school holidays but Hubby will be moving out later in the year and Im moving out next year to start a French style life!! We too have a teenage son who dislikes holidaying in such a boring place! ( His words not ours) Hubby is out there in the next few days to do some work, he is always looking out for new golfing chums or someone to share his new found hobby canoing! Another hobby is drinking copius amounts of wine. When first bought house he intended filling the cellar but somehow this doesnt seem to happen ???So you are not the only ones who live/ holiday in Pas de Calais. jane & brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 We are just outside Frevent. But only there school holidays and weekends until August 2006 when we move out permanently. Looking forward to it so much. There are so many english in this region, its amazing.Sueyh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskenazi Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Pierre - you're in Coupelle - Vielle? You have an interesting-looking little restaurant there -Le Fournil? Maybe a good place to meet up? We're still weekending / holidaying at our cottage in Willeman (nearHesdin) & our plan to move out full time has been thwartedby a combination of a dead UK property market & the fact that our 12 year old has now settled at a school near us here in London where he is really happy.We're next over for April 2nd - 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 HiYes we are near (2Km) from the Fournil. It is an excellant restaurant with great food at very reasonable prices. The people who run it are very nice too. It is very popular and you nearly always have to book. From the outside it doesn't look very special. the first time we went there we thought it was a 'Le Routier' or similar and we had just come from the beach complete with shorts, T shirts and sand in our shoes. Bit of a shock when we walked in and found it to be quite smart. Tried to back-peddle but we were told our attire didn't matter and we were made very welcome and had a fantastic meal (4 of us, 4 courses with a bottle of wine all for about 60 Euros). We have 2 boys, 15 and 16 so we are locked into exams etc. But maybe when they go to University .......We are next over for Easter then from 8th April I think. Maybe meet up then? and others in the area? I'll email closer to the time if that's OK.Tropical -3 deg C in Luxembourg today (where did I put those shorts?)Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 HelloI know a Pug breeder in Luxembourg! His name is Anton Metz, Do you know him? We have had several Pugs from him, all of them have died.We called the first one 'pugsley' and the second one was called 'Seamus' the third one we called 'Ranjit' the fourth one was called 'John'. They are really lovely little creatures are Pugs, I highly recommend that you all go and buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 That restaurant sounds tempting!I am going to be exploring the Beaurainville area too, in early April!Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 FurryknicksI should have read you post more carefully, I thought you said 'Pig' breeder !!!Not heard of your chap but know of an Alfread Metz from Remich who turns out a VERY acceptable drop of Crement.Re the dogs, I am about to email you with some info.Spring has definitely Sprung in the Grand Duchy of LuxembourgPierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lene Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi Everyone,What a pleasure it is to find others with a house in Pas-de-Calais. Our house is in Acquin Westbecourt, which is 15 kms west of St Omer. We thought we were the only British in Pas-de-Calais as we haven't come across any others. We bought our house three years ago. We only manage to get over once a month, but hope this may change in the future, though not very likely this year as my partner is captain of the seniors at his golf club. We've been coming over on the 5-day eurotunnel property owners club trips. It's a shame that they've disbanded but it actually makes it a bit easier for us as it means that we can come over in the evening instead of wasting a day. Our next trip is planned for Easter.If any of you are planning to meet up, then we'd be interested.Hope to meet you in the future.Jacquie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydneal Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Well, there are obviously several home owners in the Pas-de-Calais, especially around Fruges. Is anyone going to be out there over Easter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskenazi Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 We'll be there from April 2nd - 10th, so just after Easter this time. There are several 'permanent' Brits in Willeman, too - three families at the last count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 We'll be over near Montreuil from 29th March - 8th April if anyone wants to meet up.Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lene Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Hi,We'll be in France for Easter - 24-28 March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Me Too!We will be there for EasterAnyone want to suggest a place/time to meet up for a little drinkie?I suggest (but open to offers) Saturday early evening, somewhere in Fruges? (but Fruges is not reknowned for its nice bars I think) So, somewhere else?PierreBeeeeeautiful spring day in Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Hi Everyone,Yes, we'll be installed in our house near Montreuil from 25th March until 3rd April too!Milly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskenazi Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 You're right about Fruges - no really nice bars. How aboutHesdin? Which Saturday, as April 2nd is no good for us - justgetting there then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offin Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 hinot sure if my first message went so i'm trying again. we leave for france tomorrow yipee! we are here until 1st april so if anyone is meeting up we would be interested.hope to see you soonJane & brian from Offin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckenzie Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Is brian taking his clubs bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 OK, shall we sort out Easter first? I propose Sat. 26 march about 18:00 at Cafè du Sport in Fruges. I know it's not a wonderful bar but it is pretty central to most of us (I think) and is easy to find, lower end of the market square, can't miss it. If we all turn up they will do more business than they do the rest of the month!What does everyone think?BTW - Does anyone know if the shops (i.e. Champion) is open Friday at all?Pierre from a very foggy Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now