About this site
Once upon a time, a French-German and British family from London decided to move to the French countryside with their 3yo. They have this big idea of renovating the old family home and settle for a new life with cheese and wine... and chickens! Read more here...
Latest Blog Posts
Jan 2025
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Philippe MIGUET
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
Jan 2025
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Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Nov 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
The Stray Cats Conundrum
Oct 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
Cascade de Clairefontaine
Jul 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
Gorges de Thurignin
Jul 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
BUYING PROPERTY
.. the paperwork ..
January 2025
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Philippe MIGUET
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
I’ve been meaning to give an update on the chicken coop for a while, but kept putting it off. Whilst our chickens were quite happy using it. We have not been too keen. Mainly because it’s not been working out quite as we wanted. We’ve been looking into all sorts of chicken coops. Houses, simple coops, coops with a chicken
January 2025
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Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Happy New Year! And what a year 2024 it has been! Who would have ever thought that we’d pack our things together and move our live from busy and bustling London to the French quiet and serene French countryside? I mean, we were hoping for it, at some point in the far future. But not in 2024. 🙂 The Good
November 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
The Stray Cats Conundrum
In many cultures, but it seems to be particularly popular in Britain and the US (if you watched The Simpsons, you will know what I am talking about), there is a thing called “old cat lady”. I am not a 100% in agreement with the term, but it weirdly describes our problem at this time. What is the problem? The
Impressions
Helpful Links
Life on the Plateau
Mairie Plateau d'Hauteville
Office de Tourisme
Haut-Bugey Agglomération
Chickens
YouTube Channel "Oak Abode"
Holidays
Au Pâturage Montagnard (for groups)
Leisure
La Praille (Google Maps)
Latest Blog Posts
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
I’ve been meaning to give an update on the chicken coop for a while, but kept putting it off. Whilst…
Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Happy New Year! And what a year 2024 it has been! Who would have ever thought that we’d pack our…
Philippe MIGUET
The Stray Cats Conundrum
In many cultures, but it seems to be particularly popular in Britain and the US (if you watched The Simpsons,…
Philippe MIGUET
Cascade de Clairefontaine
One of my favourite waterfalls is in Virieu-le-Grand, about 15mins drive from here. I don’t know why it is my…
Philippe MIGUET
Gorges de Thurignin
This is one of my favourite spots that we come back regularly. It’s a bit off track from the main…
Philippe MIGUET
BUYING PROPERTY
.. the paperwork ..
Disclaimer: this is the experience we had. At no point is this article representative for other experiences, nor is this…
Philippe MIGUET
Jan 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
Jan 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Jul 2024
/
Philippe MIGUET
BUYING PROPERTY
.. the paperwork ..
Jun 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
Chickens: Pick-up!
Apr 2024
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Philippe MIGUET
Chickens: The Prep Work
Nov 2023
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Philippe MIGUET
BUYING PROPERTY
.. the search ..
January 2025
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Philippe MIGUET
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
I’ve been meaning to give an update on the chicken coop for a while, but kept putting it off. Whilst our chickens were quite happy using it. We have not been too keen. Mainly because it’s not been working out quite as we wanted. We’ve been looking into all sorts of chicken coops. Houses, simple coops, coops with a chicken
January 2025
|
Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Happy New Year! And what a year 2024 it has been! Who would have ever thought that we’d pack our things together and move our live from busy and bustling London to the French quiet and serene French countryside? I mean, we were hoping for it, at some point in the far future. But not in 2024. 🙂 The Good
November 2024
|
Philippe MIGUET
The Stray Cats Conundrum
In many cultures, but it seems to be particularly popular in Britain and the US (if you watched The Simpsons, you will know what I am talking about), there is a thing called “old cat lady”. I am not a 100% in agreement with the term, but it weirdly describes our problem at this time. What is the problem? The
Impressions
Helpful Links
Life on the Plateau
Mairie Plateau d'Hauteville
Office de Tourisme
Haut-Bugey Agglomération
Chickens
YouTube Channel "Oak Abode"
About this site
Once upon a time, a French-German and British family from London decided to move to the French countryside with their 3yo. They have this big idea of renovating the old family home and settle for a new life with cheese and wine... and chickens! Read more here...