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
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
October 2024
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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 favourite waterfall, but I do find it a particular section has a little bit of a fairytale character. As a child and young adult I have been to Cascade de Clairefontaine many many times and I find it never looses
July 2024
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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 road, in the middle of a bent, so you’ve got to keep your eyes peeled if you come with a car. Also, if you really go all the way, be prepared to drive into the fields with your car as
Impressions
Helpful Links
Life on the Plateau
Mairie Plateau d'Hauteville
Office de Tourisme
Haut-Bugey Agglomération
Chickens
YouTube Channel "Oak Abode"
Latest Blog Posts
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
Chickens: Pick-up!
Quite a few things changed since the last time we looked into what chickens to get. The lady that I…
Philippe MIGUET
Chickens: The Prep Work
Originally when we were ‘dreaming’ about making the move to France we thought we might have a lot of animals.…
Philippe MIGUET
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
October 2024
|
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 favourite waterfall, but I do find it a particular section has a little bit of a fairytale character. As a child and young adult I have been to Cascade de Clairefontaine many many times and I find it never looses
July 2024
|
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 road, in the middle of a bent, so you’ve got to keep your eyes peeled if you come with a car. Also, if you really go all the way, be prepared to drive into the fields with your car as
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...