AngloINFO Poitou-Charentes

Everything you need for life in the Poitou-Charentes - local information you can trust

There are many reasons why people move away from their home country: career opportunities, temporary expat job assignments, study, retirement, an improved quality of life, family commitments, second-home ownership or permanent emigration. Whatever the reason for moving, life in a new place can be unusual, complicated or just difficult. Whether you have been living abroad for ten years or you are just thinking about moving, AngloINFO is here to give you dependable support - whenever and wherever you need it.

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- 436 pages about life in the Poitou-Charentes
  • Driving

    Driving:

    How to make sure you stay on the right side of the law when you're driving in France.

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  • Setting Up Home

    Setting Up Home:

    Find out how to get power, water and gas turned on and how to get the rubbish removed.

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  • Emergencies

    Emergencies:

    Who to call and what to say in an emergency, including numbers for police, ambulance, fire and rescue.

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  • Employment

    Employment :

    Just hired, or looking for work? Find out about employment contracts, including benefits and legal requirements.

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Featured Businesses

Philippe Arpagian - Gan Assurances

Your friendly Insurance broker. For a full range of policies at excellent rates, including car, home, medical, and business insurance, or for friendly advice on tax and investments, contact...

Actous Immobilier

Professional bi-lingual team of estate agents specialising in the Poitou-Charentes. French property at French prices. From ruins to chateaux. Phone: 05 45 85 37 37. E-mail: sales@actous.com

Registering a foreign car in France

From the blog:
See you Manchester, bonjour Charente, Poitou-Charentes

There are many things that stand out as a quintessential ex-pat nightmare, a topic which regularly graces the Anglo-Info boards, and that is registering a foreign vehicle in France. It seems like some aspects of the process have passed into myth and legend, notably the paperwork and the cost. What f... Read more

by Emma on May 17, 2013

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Essentials

Maps

Useful local maps covering all key areas of Poitou-Charentes

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Featured Business

A et A Renov Services SARL

Project-managed new build to full renovation - groundworks/fosses to roofs, plastering and... Read more...

Avocat - Cabinet d'Avocats E. ARAGUAS

Expert in all English and French law matters. French lawyer since 2003. Perfectly bilingual:... Read more...

Sarl Down to Earth Construction

Experts in the installation of septic tanks and swimming pools. We also specialise in complete... Read more...

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Stone Sculptures

Stone Sculptures

Stones decorations at Villesalem Romanesque Priory

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Essentials

Public Holidays in Poitou-Charentes

Key information about the national public holidays in France as well as local public holidays in Poitou-Charentes

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Archigny market

General market held at Archigny on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

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