Living in France: A Practical Guide to Your New Life in France

by Patricia Mansfield-Devine

Living in France is a hands-on, practical guide for Britons who have bought a house in France, either for holiday use or as a permanent home. Written by a long-time French resident, it takes a nitty-gritty approach to what it is really like for a British ex-pat to live and work in France, looking squarely at both the pleasures and the difficulties. The book also contains anecdotes from the author along with case studies so that the reader may benefit from the personal experience of other Britons who have made the move to France.

304 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2008

About the author

Freelance writer, journalist & blogger.

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I've been a professional writer, journalist and editor for more than 20 years. As a feature writer I've covered a wide range of subjects, although I concentrate mainly on home-interest sectors such as interiors, gardening and cookery, as well as property, lifestyle, travel and health.

My first book, Living in France , was published by Harriman House in 2008. It's a practical guide to making the most of your new life in France.

I blog daily about life, lifestyle and issues for the over-40s woman at my site SecondCherry.

And as a dedicated downshifter, I also blog about how the simple life can set you free at FreeShift.com.

I'm currently working on a number of books for WebVivant Press on subjects as diverse as collecting kimono and healthy living.