Tips

[Fred]

And if you need sent knives sharpening,  I'm your man!

I'll second that.  

Biggest tip I could give would be Don't think British.

It takes time to get things done, health and safety are only performed in hospitals, and no one will judge you by what you have or what you look like.

Oh and another tip. Don't be tempted to think of going back to the UK if you need hospital treatment, you have the best on your doorstep at Poitiers.

Oh and don't get hung up about speaking French. If you are polite and learn a few basics and try in your best Franglais , you will find the French around this area very welcoming.

Oh and be ready for lots and lots and lots and lots of paperwork in whatever you do, and you have to keep each piece you get for 55 Million years or you will be sent to the Foreign Legion never to be seen again.

Oh and most of the best cheese is from the markets and not the big supermarkets.