I am quite sure you, like me, are just amazed that Christmas is upon us already! As I write, our office is festooned with decorations and there is a general feeling of anticipation, even in these difficult economic times.

Since my last newsletter I have been doing a fair amount of travelling: I went to Paris to see my dear old friend Elisabeth and we reminisced about our childhood correspondence when she was learning English and I was learning French… it seems like yesterday!

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In this months newsletter:

Christmas in France or Joyeux Noel! In France, Christmas is called Noël. This comes from the French phrase les bonnes nouvelles, which means "the good news."

What is the difference is between a bank and a currency specialist? Over the past week I had an interesting conversation with a France Buying Guide reader who asked me what the difference is between a bank and a currency specialist like Smart Currency Exchange

A beautifully renovated old townhouse in the heart of Ste. Foy la Grande, Gironde This is a lovely townhouse, totally renovated, just pack your bags and move in! It has 2 bedrooms, a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area and stone walls.

Ownership of your new French property I am often asked about the best way to purchase your property in France and certainly there are choices on how to structure the ownership. I asked our recommended solicitor about this and what he recommends.

Let me help you... Learn the language and great advice about Insurance.

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Kind regards till next time,

Alexis
France Buying Guide
The Overseas Guides Company Ltd
0207 898 0549 (call me!)
mailto:Alexis@overseasguidescompany.com