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Nov 2

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It is a Bank Holiday Weekend in France [of sorts] so whilst most are enjoying their well earned rest and spending time with family and friends we wanted to ask a favour of you, yes that's right, you...

We want you to connect with us, subscribe, follow us, give a thumbs-up to our social media activity.

Did you know we have more than 10 times website subscribers than Facebook followers for example?

So there must be more of you out there on social media!

We share more about France and French lifestyle there, as well as property listings and how to buy and sell property.

We also try to make it fun and entertaining, so come and join us where ever you prefer.

Hope to see you soon!

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Kind regards, 
Sharon & David Evans 
Founders of Cle France.

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Oct 2

MOVED IN FOR CHRISTMAS

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Still time to get moved-in for Christmas

Yes I know it is only October so apologies for using the 'C-word' when we are still 12 weeks away from December 25th.

12 weeks is just enough time to get you moved into your new house in France or spending Christmas in your new French holiday home, yes you will have to book a viewing with us very soon but once you have found the perfect house we will 'pull-out all the stops' to get you moved in for the festive season.

Cle France has a vast network of agents and houses for sale so we are sure you will have the best selection to choose from, get in touch and let us help you find the perfect French getaway for you to enjoy.

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Aug 22

Future Travel to Europe

There has been a lot of news in the past few days about the future of Travel to Europe from the UK, will there be new rules, a possible visa to apply for etc.

I hope I can help ease the confusion over what is actually changing and when with this timeline, hope it helps you understanding.

- 10th November 2024 (confirmed)

EU entry-exit system comes into effect, requiring British Passport holders to be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric on entry to the European Union and wider Schengen Area 9but not Ireland or Cyprus).

- May 2025 (not confirmed, but no earlier):

Etias online permit becomes available, with a transitional period of at least six months during which Etais is optional.

- November 2025 (not confirmed, but no earlier):

Etias transitional period ends. A period of grace begins this gives travellers without an Etias a one-time only pass.

- May 2026 (not confirmed, but no earlier):

Grace period ends and all British passport holders must have an Etias.

I hope this helps.

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Jul 12

A Gentle Suggestion For You

No Hard Sell, No Pressure, just a Heads-Up For You.

Now is a good time to...

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Have you seen the Pounds strong performance today?

The exchange rate is topping 1.19 Euro to £1.00 today.

Some reasons could be -

New UK Government?, Inflation dropping?, Interest rate cut on the cards?, Banks looking to reduce mortgage rates?

There is a lot happening so as you are thinking about buying property in France in the future then our popular and helpful Property Guides are free for you to download, they are in plain English and ideal for people who want to Buy, Sell, Holiday and of course Live in France Post Brexit.

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David Evans 
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Apr 30

WHY MAYENNE IS MAGNIFIQUE

Mayenne is a picturesque little market town that gives it's name to the river that runs smack through its centre. It also gives its name to the Department it sits in, though Laval, also on the river, is much larger and is the administrative centre. It is one of the lesser known Departments in France and on my travels from Paris to Nice I have found few French people who have even heard of it.

The town has been built on both banks of the river which rise steeply for about 50 metres on both sides. At the top of the right bank there is what remains of a once imposing 14th century castle that belonged to the lords of Mayenne. It has now been excavated, restored and turned into a museum of the towns history.

In the town centre, Place Clemonceau, next to the old château, are held the markets. The one on Monday is for general goods, clothes, hats, and hardware and Saturday is full of stalls selling fish and such local produce as fresh cream, locally made breads, vegetables along with travelling butcheries and charcuteries. There are a number of good restaurants and brasseries dotted about the town and the centre is a very pleasant little shopping area.

The chateau side of the town is the older part with steep narrow streets, some old half timbered houses and the huge 16th century Basilica of Notre Dame. The left bank has the newer buildings on it mainly due to Second World War damage. However, overall you can still find little cobblers shops where shoes are made by hand. Wonderful charcuteries that make all their own products and even spit roasted chickens on the pavements sending wonderful smells wafting down the streets. These mingle with freshly roasted coffee being made in a mall off the main Place or the whiff of chocolate being manufactured in a little chocolatier's shop and of course, the beautiful odor of baking bread and patisserie from the boulongeries.

There are, naturally, quite a few bars all of which seem to vie with each other by putting tables and chairs onto as much of the pavement as they can possibly get away with without actually causing traffic jams.

Mayenne and its depatment are host, throughout the year, to many of Frances top cultural and arts occasions. Plays, concerts, son et lumieres, historical spectacles, art exhibitions all form the many and varied attractions Mayenne has to offer. Mayenne, town and department are one of the hidden gems of France and that is why Mayenne is Magnifique.

Fraser Blake at home in France  A Rant to Far Book cover  Dear Chips book cover 

If you want more? then follow the links above, in the images, where you can buy Fraser's published books.

Fraser Blake, 70, author of 'Dear Chips' and 'A Rant Too Far?' grew up in Africa, was at school in Scotland, and worked for the British South Africa Police in Southern Rhodesia. He has taught English in Saudi Arabia and sold and renovated hundreds of properties in Northern France.

In 1998 Fraser was selling houses in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region and so was the obvious choice, when Cle France was started, to be their first agent on the ground in France. In retirement he writes, blogs, cooks, drinks wine, and hosts to dinner unlimited numbers of ex-pats.

Always on hand with a viewpoint, Fraser is going to share his views on France, the French and the British, and other people who buy in France. Sometimes informative, sometimes funny, painfully true, outrageously opinionated but always entertaining so we hope it adds a slightly different dimension to the usual normality of searching through the fantastic properties for sale on the Cle France website.

Watch out for more rants and opinion next week or buy the book today for a rollicking good read.

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