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B R A N T Ô M E Ancient, Mystical, Sacred
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Have you just moved to Brantôme or surrounding areas? This section includes useful insider tips to help you adjust and start enjoying life here as quickly as possible! Each company or individual included on this site has been personally recommended by several local residents. If you have any feedback please contact us by email.
RECOMMENDED SERVICES
ADMIN & LEGAL ASSISTANCE Giles and Amanda Rothwell have 45 years combined experience in the accounting and legal professions in Jersey and can assist with your move to France and assimilation into the 'system' http://www.trepart.com/adminservices.html
BANK MANAGERS Laurent Bonjean has many English clients for the Credit Agricole in the Charente-Perigord. He speaks good English and comes highly recommended. Contact him on 0553 913870 or by email
BUILDERS Phil Shute is an English builder who has over 40 years' experience in building. He is based in Montagrier and can complete a wide variety of building projects. He comes highly recommended and has a great team of skilled and friendly workers.http://www.renovations24dordogne.co.uk/
Crispin Hills is an English builder who established his company Perigord Renovation in 2003. He is reliable, trustworthy and comes recommended by many satisfied clients. http://www.perigord24renovation.com/index.html
CAR INSURANCE Issues relating to car insurance and registration of UK plates, insurers who have been recommended, read more
CAR HIRE This is a useful car hire comparison site for car hire to Bergerac or other nearby airports. E-rentals
COMPUTERS Charlie Nott is a computer whizz (he used to be MD of a computer company) and runs a computer club providing repairs and great phone advice. Call him on 0553905039
DOCTORS English speaking doctors Dr Berecos and his wife Dr Berecou have a practice in Lisle, about 20 minutes from Brantôme. Their details are route Brantome, 24350 Lisle, Tel 0553 045153
DENTISTS A recommended dentist in nearby Mareuil is Richard PI, 35 rue Perigueux 24340 Mareuil Tel: 0553 609083.
DISCOUNT BEAUTY WEBSITE A discount beauty website with many cosmetics and skincare at discounted rates. www.discount-cosmetics.net
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DRONNE VALLEY NETWORK Run by Annie Fitchie (in Bourdeilles) this excellent network of 900+ local English residents is a free service that shares local information, local tips, and much more. Contact Annie to be added to the network and start receiving (and sending) messages!
FRENCH NEWS UPDATES Internet French Property has a really useful website that has a lot of recent articles concering life in France, the tax situation, house prices, and much more. Read More BE CAREFUL!
SIRET NUMBERS Check the credentials of any tradesman you employ at www.verif.com. There is also a useful government site on sirets etc. http://www.infogreffe.fr/infogreffe/switchLocale.do?lang=fr
CONTRACTS Check the small print (or ask a translator/facilitator to help) of any contracts you sign to make sure you know the conditions, especially of cancellation. Frequently these contracts include automatic renewal clauses that lock you in for another year unless you give notice in time, usually 3 months!
FREE LEGAL ADVICE INFODROITS Tel: 0553547013 is an association of lawyers that handles complicated inheritance, boundary and other legal issues for free. http://www.infoloi.com RECOMMENDED SERVICES
FRENCH LESSONS & LOCAL ASSISTANCE Carole Villain Mob:0671938582 carolevillain@hotmail.com Carole offers a wide range of services, from French lessons to translating and helping with all the paperwork required when making the transition to France. She also organises occasional bus tours for shopping or to places of local interest! The Language Company, Siret No 51421313100014
SATELLITE INSTALLERS Bob Freeman provides a great service at good value for your satellite and dish installation needs. euroskydigital@wanadoo.fr or 0553060865/0670740607
STERLING SHOPPING Sterling Shopping delivers food and other goods from the UK after you have ordered online. They charge a % on top of groceries and variable fees for transporting larger items. Order your favourite Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and M&S goods and collect them from one of their pick up points in France! www.sterlingshopping.co.uk
VETS Locals recommend Cabinet Veterinaire Francois J Francois M-C et Montulet, 5 av Martyrs 24310 BRANTOME Tel: 0553 057044
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