Tag Archives: swimming pool

Seven Signs of Spring in SW France

Posted on 14/04/2013 by nessafrance

Spring has taken a long time to arrive this year. Everything is coming out very late and the weather – up till this weekend – has generally been cooler than normal. However, we saw incontrovertible signs that spring is here … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Gardening, Nature | Tagged Choeur de Parisot, cuckoo, hoopoe, migratory birds, nightingale, spring, spring flowers, SW France, swimming pool | 11 Comments

Ten reasons not to have a swimming pool

Posted on 07/05/2011 by nessafrance

Like so many Brits who move to France (I count the SF, who is Swedish, as an honorary Brit), a swimming pool was on our list of must-haves. Having lived with one for 14 years, it will be on our … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Rants | Tagged France, French property, living in France, piscine, SW France, swimming pool | 24 Comments

Two BBQs in two days – not bad for early April

Posted on 03/04/2011 by nessafrance

Not an April fool, either. The first two days of April were glorious, with temperatures well over 20ºC. We made a good start on all those outdoor tasks that hung over us last year because the weather was so bad. … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Weather | Tagged barbecue, France, living in France, spring, SW France, swimming pool | 6 Comments

Buying a house in France: ten top tips

Posted on 25/04/2010 by nessafrance

We leave our brains behind when we look at property in France, but a few tips will help you avoid making expensive mistakes, says A writer’s lot in France Continue reading →