Steve.N Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi, only discovered the forum yesterday - very informative! We have owned a building plot in a town called Naverrenx (around 20mins south of Pau) for over 5yrs now. We previously had an English couple who took care of organising a gardener once a month to keep it under control, but since they retired early last year and moved back to the UK we are left with no-one who can speak the lingo and help us organise someone else.I'm looking for anyone who can speak fluent French and could assist us (mostly over the phone but also to translate when we are over in France as we have a few loose ends to tie up with regards the site).I know, I know after owning our site for 5yrs at least one of us should have learned the basics.Can anyone Please help???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basquesteve Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi try the local immobilière www.sni-immo.com in Navarrenx chaps British speaks English/french married to a French wifeSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve.N Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yes indeed, I know James & Michelle in Navarrenx.Still looking for someone to help me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basquesteve Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve.N Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks for the reply. Still looking for someone who can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroënesque Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 How odd. Not my business I guess, but to ask for help on this forum, be offered what on the face of it seems an excellent suggestion, to then pass over what might've been a valuable contact - (and knowing them already?!), does beg the question are you asking for more than a bit of translation?I can only assume you have approached them for help and been turned down. [8-)] Maybe I have the wrong end of the stick though... who knows.If your requirements are so specific as to exclude local help, a bit more information might be useful [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve.N Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 You've got the wrong end of the stick - TOTALLY!Simple answer - I have know these guys for a number of years and they have been involved with us buying our site - But they are essentially estate agents and we have a business relationship.I would just like someone impartial who knows the area who may guide me in the right direction and help me sort out a local gardener - no more no less - No hidden agenda!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroënesque Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Apologies. I understand. Hope you find someone. [:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Maybe you have already checked them out but there are several possibilities in the Angloinfo forum for South Aquitaine (http://southaquitaine.angloinfo.com) under the garden services and property& estate management headings.Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve.N Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Val,Thanks for the information - I'll check it out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basquesteve Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote user="Citroënesque"]Apologies. I understand. Hope you find someone. [:$][/quote]I must admit I dont understand either I don't know the guy But I would have thought Steve.n could approach him it does seem a business transaction which a estate agent would welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanglier Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hi I'm new to this site, first post! I'm a fluent French speaker living in Oloron, 20 mins away from Navarranx, and I know a very good gardener too... I could give you a hand - send me an email: simon.burrows@sfr.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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