Not a bad day….

So you may think that waking up to the news that Marine Le Pen has made it to the final two in the french presidential race would put a dampner on my day but not at all.  It was completely expected and I fully expect (and hope) her to lose in two weeks time by a...

Becoming French

Well all things considered we have decided to make the move to become French. Several things have lead to this decision…. Brexit, kids schooling and sports specifically, and in general just loving the french way of life, culture and living in Brittany plus we...

Preparing for winter

As the nights start to draw in and the temperature drops, thoughts here at Emerald Coast turn to all the behind the scene work required to make your holidays the best they can be. We’re continually thinking of what will improve the gites whilst remaining true to our...

Top 10 for kids…

[wds id=”14″] Name Description Suitable for a rainy day? Playing on the golden sands at one of the many local beaches The beaches of the Emerald Coast are perfect for children. They are clean, sandy and beautiful.  The closest beach is Sables d’Or...

Top 10 for grown ups…

[wds id=”15″] Name Description Suitable for a rainy day? Relaxing in the sun by the pool Up at our pool, on a sunny day, is really lovely.  The views are fabulous, it is peaceful (normally), with cabanas and loungers where hopefully you can relax for a bit...

Travelling with babies in France…

A little bit of useful  information….. If you are travelling with babies or young children, you might find this page useful.   Milk In France it is not possible to purchase the same formula milk as it is in England. Therefore, if you use a particular brand,...