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  • Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques & Mobile Telephones

    Personal effects lost or stolen? Here are notes on who to call and what to do.

  • Daylight Savings Time

    The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Poitou-Charentes' time relates to the rest of the world.

  • Emergency Telephone Numbers

    Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals.

  • Post in France: Codes, Addresses and Mailing a Letter

    Posting a letter in France? Use the French postal/zip code finder; find out how to address a letter and the tariffs available when posting a letter or parcel. Find out about sending a letter "recommandee AR", mail forwarding and mail holding.

  • France - A Country Overview

    Information on France; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in France.

AngloINFO Poitou-Charentes's Business Directory lists English-speaking businesses and services based in the Poitou-Charentes.

For your peace of mind, all of our listings are carefully vetted to ensure they are legally entitled to deliver the services they offer in France.

So whatever you need in the Poitou-Charentes from English-speaking accountants and artisans to pet carriers, party suppliers, removals firms and utility providers, you'll find it right here.

Browse the Directory categories above to get started or use the search bar.

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If your business or non-profit organisation is based within Poitou-Charentes, you can list it in the Business Directory FOR FREE. Just click here and follow the on-screen instructions. When our editors have reviewed and approved your submission, we will add it to the Directory.

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Featured Information

Schooling & Education

Schooling & Education

Find out about the French and the international primary, secondary and university school systems.

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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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Featured Business

Vortex Transport

European Removal and fully International freight specialists with secure Dordogne based... Read more...

Agence Atkins Insurance - Marthon

An experienced British insurance agent, offering a friendly and personal service with bi-lingual... Read more...

Sarl TERRE & EAU

North Charentes based Company specialising in building and groundworks including foundations,... Read more...

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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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Employment

Employment

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

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Useful Contacts

Useful Contacts

Find out about services and government organisations that play a part in moving to France.

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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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