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
Apr 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
A slow burner – Part 1: the chickens
Jan 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
Coop & Cage: First Experiences
Jan 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
Welcome to 2025 – The Recap of 2024
Nov 2024
/
Philippe MIGUET
The Stray Cats Conundrum
Oct 2024
/
Philippe MIGUET
Cascade de Clairefontaine
Jul 2024
/
Philippe MIGUET
Gorges de Thurignin
April 2025
|
Philippe MIGUET
A slow burner – Part 1: the chickens
I’ve been meaning to update this page a long time ago, but we’ve been bouncing between loads of work and frustrating nothingness, that it really was difficult to get any motivation or – rather – inspiration on how to continue this website. Post Chicken Chaos So, trying to catch up with where I left things of: the chickens. My husband
January 2025
|
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
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
A slow burner – Part 1: the chickens
I’ve been meaning to update this page a long time ago, but we’ve been bouncing between loads of work and…
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…
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
Apr 2025
/
Philippe MIGUET
A slow burner – Part 1: the chickens
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
/
Philippe MIGUET
Chickens: Pick-up!
Apr 2024
/
Philippe MIGUET
Chickens: The Prep Work
April 2025
|
Philippe MIGUET
A slow burner – Part 1: the chickens
I’ve been meaning to update this page a long time ago, but we’ve been bouncing between loads of work and frustrating nothingness, that it really was difficult to get any motivation or – rather – inspiration on how to continue this website. Post Chicken Chaos So, trying to catch up with where I left things of: the chickens. My husband
January 2025
|
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
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...