Pays-de-la-Loire Home & Garden

The Cheque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) method of paying for domestic workers. How to register and use it (both employers and employees). Also information on Cheque Emploi Tres Petites Entreprises (CETPE) staff payment system for small business owners

Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season.

This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas.

Information on what to do when moving from France; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

Moving house is always a lot of hard work, but this list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your move as much as possible.

Problems with the telephone, water, electricity or gas? Here's where to call.