Debra Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 [quote]dave and jacqui Roussines (16) Great place to live, and a fantastic bar/restaurant www.davealexander.co.uk[/quote]We tried to eat at that restaurant on our second to last trip out. We said our bonjours, asked for the menu - and sat around waiting for half an hour while the proprieter served everyone else in the bar (all French - seemed to be all English sitting separately outside) and completely ignored us. When we went back last week, I said we should try again since you had said it was a fantastic restaurant! After all, it seems to be the nearest one to where we just bought a house and so seemed worth persevering.This time, we were served - very quickly. Our first course was brought within five minutes and the next two immediately we finished each course. The food and wine were very nice. The waiter didn't seem to have time to be friendly and people didn't seem friendly in general compared to places we have usually eaten in Montbron. (We did get some curious glances from other English people in the restaurant and wondered if one of them was you!). However, since the food was good and the service quick we decided we'd probably try again later.We met the waiter later in our favourite restaurant in Montbron and he was very friendly and helpful. Perhaps he was just too busy to be friendly while working or maybe the management frowns upon it?So - we went back the next night. Asked if they were still serving food and the girl behind the bar looked at the proprietor, who gave an abrubt 'non'. OK - we orded a shandy each, rather than leave immediately. We were served it in very small glasses which contained half shandy and half froth (and the shandy was mostly lemonade). We were slightly flabbergasted at this - the proprietor noticed and never commented. We drank it straight down, asked for the bill - 4 euros for this less than half a pint of shandy. After the small fortune we'd spend the night before we really were not impressed.So - after three attempts, we've decided this 'fantastic restaurant' is not for us! You must just be a very favoured and regular customer, Dave! Any other recommendations in the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat A Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Good site!!!! We have just moved to Les Adjots near Ruffec (16) in May still renovating our house. Our 3 dogs love it!! Anyone from our area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat A Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi - good site!!! We have just moved to Les Adjots near Ruffec (16) with our 3 dogs and are still renovating!!! Anyone from our area???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat A Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi - great site!! Have just moved to Les Adjots near Ruffec (16) with our 3 dogs. Anyone in our area - like to meet for a drink or lunch sometime?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickD Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Port D'Envaux in Jan 2006, 2 of us in our 50's and 2 cats. Trying renting before buying, barrel of laughs so far. Anyone close by ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickD Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Port D'Envaux in Jan 2006, 2 of us in our 50's and 2 cats. Trying renting before buying, barrel of laughs so far. Anyone close by ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickD Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Port D'Envaux in Jan 2006, 2 of us in our 50's and 2 cats. Trying renting before buying, barrel of laughs so far. Anyone close by ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang sally Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Secondigny (79) August this year & loving every minute despite stiill waiting for our new Fosse!PS god its blustery today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang sally Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Secondigny (79) August this year & loving every minute despite stiill waiting for our new Fosse!PS god its blustery today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang sally Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Secondigny (79) August this year & loving every minute despite stiill waiting for our new Fosse!PS god its blustery today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CFrost Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 we own a Holiday appartment in Val Thorens (Savoie 73), just back from skiing for 5 days (4th Dec) Snow great!!!Moving home (Relocating from Bromley Kent) to small hamlet called Balandiere (Vienne 86) around April/May 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CFrost Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 we own a Holiday appartment in Val Thorens (Savoie 73), just back from skiing for 5 days (4th Dec) Snow great!!!Moving home (Relocating from Bromley Kent) to small hamlet called Balandiere (Vienne 86) around April/May 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CFrost Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 we own a Holiday appartment in Val Thorens (Savoie 73), just back from skiing for 5 days (4th Dec) Snow great!!!Moving home (Relocating from Bromley Kent) to small hamlet called Balandiere (Vienne 86) around April/May 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulandsheenatrueblue Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Hi John and KarenWe're moving to Bethines (86) in 3 weeks time - to make a BnB out of the former boucherie (which was a hotel before that).Bit scary but sure it will be all rightSheena and Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete&hilary Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hi from Pete & HilaryWe Moved to Argance just 8k north of Angouleme. In September from Poole.Any one close would like to meet up for a drink.email us at peterwellman@wanadoo.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biereventre Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hi Sheena and Paul. I'll be driving past you, 6.15 every morning on the way to work. We're in La Villecharault, about 5 mins from you.Good luckPaulhttp://www.unique-crafts-from-france.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katieb Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 We moved to dept 72 in July 2005 - renting at the mo but in the process of buying a property locally, living in Fresnay sur Sarthe which is fairly near to Alencon and Le Mans.We, being Reuben, Kate and our 5 yr old daughter -all loving it here and enjoying french life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John & Anne Bugler Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Just bought a house in a small hamlet in the commune of Azat-le-Ris (87), less than a kilometre from the border with Vienne. This makes Montmorillon our local town, and a very pleasant place it is indeed. The property has been partly renovated (new roof, etc.), but we need to fit a kitchen, move a bathroom, fit a wood-burner and decorate throughout. Some we'll do ourself, but we'd be very grateful for any recommendations for plumbers, electricians, or any other useful information on services, etc. in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozza Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Le Grand Jauniat (16), a couple of km from Vitrac St Vincent. Moved here August 2005 - living in a mobile home with 8 cats and a Siberian Husky whilst we do up the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo. H Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hi All, Im in the middle of renovating a property in St Hilaire Du Maine, Mayenne..(53)... got to say its harder than I thought.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezShells Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 We have sold our place to move back to the UK and after much deliberation it looks like we're staying in France!!!!!Where to?No idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjjb Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 la Palmyre, only a few months a year as we still have to work in UK at present.Ken & Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjjb Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 la Palmyre (Charente Maritime 17) only a few months a year as we still have to work in UK at present.Ken & Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just saw this thread. Lori, Alex and 12 year old daughter living in Bedoin, 30 minutes fromAvignon in the department of the Vaucluse (84). Surrounded byincredible beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Oops - suffering from brain drain. I now realize I was in theWESTERN France section of the forum and I am in the Southern part ofFrance. Please excuse my post.. One of those mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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